Tag: Prescription Drugs
ADA: Combo Injectable Controls Blood Glucose Longer in T2DM
Findings seen for initial injectable therapy with insulin degludec plus liraglutide versus insulin glargine
Prenatal Antiepileptic Rx Exposure Ups Risk for Behavioral Issues
Findings seen among Dutch children exposed to one of four common antiepileptic drugs in utero
ADA: Teplizumab Can Delay T1DM Progression in Those at Risk
Median time to type 1 diabetes diagnosis 48.4 months with teplizumab and 24.4 months with placebo
PDE5i Use Linked to Post-LVAD Right Heart Failure Events
Incidence of severe early right heart failure higher among patients on preimplant PDE5i than controls
Study Confirms Teratogenicity of Valproic Acid, Topiramate
Eight specific types of major congenital malformations associated with prenatal exposure to valproic acid
ADA: Dulaglutide Tied to Decline in Cardiovascular Events in T2DM
Second study shows reduction in renal outcomes with dulaglutide in type 2 diabetes
USPSTF Issues Recommendations on HIV Screening, Prevention
Recommendations support PrEP for those at high HIV risk, screening for teens, adults, in pregnancy
Data Insufficient for Safety of Lithium During Breastfeeding
Lithium transfer to infants is variable; three cases of adverse effects reported, but confounding occurred
Misuse of Alprazolam Common in the United Kingdom
Survey shows nonmedical use of the antianxiety drug is most common among younger adults
Naloxone Available in One in Three Philadelphia Pharmacies
In chain stores, naloxone was more likely to be in stock and to be available without a prescription
