Tag: Side Effects
Many ADHD Medications Lead to Increases in Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
Increases in hemodynamic signs seen with amphetamines, atomoxetine, lisdexamfetamine, methylphenidate, and viloxazine
MicroRNA-Based Germline Signature Predicts RT-Induced Genitourinary Toxicity in Prostate Cancer
PROSTOX predicts late genitourinary toxicity, yielding area under the curve of 0.76
Serious Complications Seen With Acetaminophen Use in Seniors
Risks increased for peptic ulcer bleeding, uncomplicated peptic ulcer, lower GI bleeding, heart failure, HTN, CKD
AAO: Corneal Toxicity Reported With Mirvetuximab Soravtansine
Corneal toxicity not uncommon with MIRV treatment for primary gynecologic malignancies, usually resolves
Systemic Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccine Tied to Greater nAB Response
Each 1-degree Celsius increase in skin temperature after dose 2 linked to 1.8-, 3.1-fold higher nAB one and six months later
Study Identifies Factors Associated With Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy
Increased risk seen in association with female sex, older age, CKD stage 3 or greater, tamoxifen use
Seven Percent of Outpatients Experience One or More Adverse Event
Overall, 23.2 percent of adverse events are preventable; 17.2 percent are serious
EEG Most Beneficial Tool for Managing CAR T-Cell-Related Neurotoxicity
Therapeutic modification seen for 16 percent of patients with immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome undergoing EEG
FDA: CAR T-Cell Therapies May Increase Risk for Rare Secondary Cancers
Twenty-five reports of rare blood cancers in patients who had received CAR T-cell therapy prompted agency's warning
New Side Effects Reported for GLP-1 RA Weight-Loss Drugs
FDA is investigating reports of hair loss, aspiration, and suicidal thoughts among people taking the medications