Tag: Prescription Drugs
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Seem Safe in CML With CKD
In these patients, no further decline in GFR, regardless of TKI used
FDA Warns of Confusion Between Brintellix, Brilinta
No known use of the wrong drug, but prescribing, dispensing errors have been reported
Tamsulosin Could Help Passage of Larger Kidney Stones
Especially helpful with larger stones, while smaller ones may pass on their own
U.S. Medical Groups Fighting Prescription Opioid Abuse
Special Task Force aims to curb 'epidemic' of addiction to opioids such as Oxycontin, Vicodin
New Drug Effectively Lowers Levels of Triglycerides
But it's not yet ready for standard care
New Rx for Myeloid Malignancies Moves to Phase II Clinical Trials
Phase I trial involving 47 patients identified maximum tolerated dose of 400 mg once daily
Low Incidence of Diabetic Ketoacidosis With Canagliflozin
Canagliflozin-treated patients with type 2 diabetes have low incidence of serious adverse DKA events
Atorvastatin/Ezetimibe Beats Atorvastatin After PCI
Combination therapy linked to greater coronary plaque regression in Japanese patients
Delays Noted in the Reporting of Serious Patient Harms to FDA
Analysis found roughly 10 percent of cases were filed after 15-day deadline passed
Progress Reported in Treatment of Marburg Virus
Researchers found infected monkeys were less likely to die with treatment
