Tag: Prescription Drugs
Sublingual Immunotherapy Offers Little Benefit for Grass Allergy
For serious seasonal allergies, shots may be more effective, researcher says
New Naloxone Capsule Safe for Opioid-Induced Constipation
Sustained release formula efficacious, with no indication of opioid withdrawal or increase in pain
Many Primary Care Physicians Misinformed About Opioids
Nearly half questioned were misinformed about potential for abuse
Methadone Linked to Initial QTc Prolongation in Chronic Pain
Nonsignificant increase in QTc in first month after initiating methadone, which does not persist
Prenatal Exposure to H2 Blockers, PPIs Ups Asthma Risk
Small but significantly increased risk of asthma in offspring; higher risk with greater exposure
Pharmacist-Managed Warfarin Therapy Beats Usual Care
Percentage of time in therapeutic range, major bleeding events, hospitalization all in favor of PMWT
Viagra, Other ED Meds Don’t Raise Melanoma Risk
Slightly higher odds for men on ED drugs, but lifestyles are probable culprit
Drug for Rheumatoid Arthritis May Also Help Ease Vitiligo
Case study showed tofacitinib cleared up skin pigmentation loss in woman after just two months
Variability Identified in Bridging Practices Among Pharmacists
In some scenarios, significant differences with varying levels of experience, residency training
Forgoing Bridging Anticoagulation Noninferior in A-Fib
Findings in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing elective operation, invasive procedure
