Tag: Prescription Drugs
Triple Combo Regimens May Address Cause of Cystic Fibrosis
Promising results for VX-659-, VX-445-tezacaftor-ivacaftor for cystic fibrosis with mutations in CFTR
2014 to 2016 Saw 470 Percent Increase in HIV PrEP Use in U.S.
~7 percent of those with indications for PrEP were prescribed PrEP, including 2.1 percent of women
Seven-Day Metronidazole Better for Trichomoniasis Tx in Women
Women in the seven-day-dose group less likely to be positive at test of cure versus single-dose group
Long-Term Benzodiazepines Do Not Up Mortality in COPD, PTSD
No difference in mortality, but risk for suicide elevated with long-term benzodiazepine use
Dose Range of IV Ketamine for Adjunct Tx of Depression Tested
Single IV doses of 0.5 or 1.0 mg/kg better than active placebo at cutting depression symptoms
Gabapentin Beats Pregabalin for Chronic Sciatica
More frequent adverse events seen with pregabalin, especially when taken before gabapentin
Halobetasol Propionate Lotion Shows Efficacy for Tx of Psoriasis
Findings based on two phase 3 trials of halobetasol propionate lotion versus vehicle
Trump to Sign Bills Lifting Drug Price ‘Gag Orders’ on Pharmacists
Bills will let U.S. pharmacists disclose cash versus insurance costs for medications
TYK2 Inhibitor Clears Psoriasis Over 12 Weeks
Findings seen in 12-week, phase 2 trial at oral doses over 3 mg daily
Risk of Opioid-Benzodiazepine Overlap Up for Dual Prescribing
Increased risk for overlap, high-dose overlap for those with dual use of VA and Medicare drug benefits
