Tag: Prescription Drugs
Medication Review at ICU to Ward Transfer Cuts Drug Problems
Significant reduction in drug-related problems with immediate communication of recommendations
Tamoxifen-Phospholipid Complex May Alleviate TMX Toxicity
Rat study demonstrates improvement in tamoxifen-induced hepatotoxicity with TMX-PLC
Oral Contraceptive Use May Moderate Inflammatory Arthritis
OC use linked to better Rheumatoid Arthritis Impact of Disease scores over two years
Considerable Variation in Cost of Generic Topical Corticosteroids
Variation in cost seen across potencies, class, and by branded generic or generic product
Acetaminophen Falsely Elevates CGM Glucose Values
CGM glucose values increased versus blood glucose meter values in acetaminophen challenge
Topical Kunzea Oil No Help for Psoriasis
No difference in efficacy with addition of kunzea oil to liquor carbonis detergens and salicylic acid
Full-Dose Tinzaparin Doesn’t Cut Risk of Recurrent VTE in CA
No difference in major bleeding, overall mortality, but reduction in clinically relevant nonmajor bleeding
Liraglutide Linked to Weight Loss Over 56 Weeks in T2DM
More weight loss for 3.0 mg liraglutide versus placebo among overweight/obese with type 2 diabetes
Metabolic Changes With Metformin May Lower LDL-C
Possible metabolic mechanism includes activation of AMPK, FADS suppression
Drug Monitoring Program Tied to Drop in Opioid Rx in Florida
Modest decrease in opioid prescriptions and use; reductions only in highest baseline prescribers, users
