Tag: Prescription Drugs
CYP2C19 Polymorphism Impacts Response to PPI Tx in GERD
Meta-analysis shows lower efficacy rates to proton pump inhibitors for rapid metabolizer genotype
Two States to Allow Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control
Contraceptives prescribed by pharmacists will be covered by insurance
Terlipressin Therapy Can Induce Hyponatremia
Case report describes 41-year-old man with variceal rebleeding treated with terlipressin
Slow Uptake of Women’s Libido-Boosting Pill
In contrast to sildenafil, only 227 prescriptions written for flibanserin in first few weeks
HIV Prophylaxis to 12 Months Protects Breastfeeding Infants
Both lopinavir-ritonavir, lamivudine linked to very low rates of HIV-1 postnatal transmission
New Compound May Help Reduce Side Effects From Levodopa
Studies in mice, monkeys point to a compound that might lessen levodopa's debilitating effects
Most IV HTN Meds Ordered for Patients With SBP <180 mm Hg
Drugs administered in patients with uncontrolled BP for levels not linked to immediate CV risk
New Drug Looks Promising for Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Amount of virus was reduced 85 to 88 percent, compared with those who received the placebo
Sofosbuvir-Velpatasvir Successful in Hep C Regardless of Genotype
Three studies show high sustained virologic response rates, regardless of HCV genotype
Three-Month Efficacy Data Predicts Six-Month RA Tx Efficacy
ΔACR50 at six months was strongly correlated with results obtained at three months
