Tag: Prescription Drugs
Arhalofenate Beats Allopurinol for Gout Flares
Arhalofenate at an 800 mg dosage seems safe and well tolerated
Interferon-Free, Tailored Tx Beneficial in HCV-Associated MC
Guideline-tailored therapy highly effective, safe for hepatitis C virus-associated mixed cryoglobulinemia
OCT1, SERT Genes Play Role in Metformin Intolerance
Intolerance up with low-expressing SERT S* alleles; multiplicative interaction for OCT1, SERT genotypes
Liraglutide Added to Capped Insulin Reduces Hemoglobin A1c
Liraglutide also significantly reduces mean body weight, daily insulin dose; increases quality of life
Greater Drop in Hemoglobin A1c With Empagliflozin + Metformin
Greater reductions in HbA1c, weight compared to empagliflozin or metformin alone
Long-Term Benefit Seen for Early Treatment of MS Symptoms
Industry-funded study also found therapy doubled time until a relapse occurred
Venetoclax Monotherapy Active in AML With Adverse Features
Overall response rate 19%; additional 19% have antileukemic activity without meeting IWG criteria
Alitretinoin Cuts Chronic Hand Eczema Severity
Treatment seems to normalize expression of skin barrier genes, proteins
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Doesn’t Cut Time to Bowel Movement
Addition of PEG3350 to docusate sodium cuts use of additional laxatives, increases drug adherence
IV Immunoglobulin Use Up in Interstitial Lung Disease
No studies support use of IVIg in ILD, but increasingly being used off-label for refractory cases
