Tag: Prescription Drugs
Off-Label Ordering of Systemic Drugs Up for Children
Over time, off-label orders have increased for antihistamines, several psychotropics
Pharmaceutical Treatments for Opioid Abuse May Benefit Teens
However, evidence is limited on efficacy, safety of medications for opioid use disorder in teens
Acetaminophen in Pregnancy May Affect Childhood Behavior
12 variables, mainly features of hyperactive or attentive behavior, tied to acetaminophen use
Mycophenolate Mofetil Does Not Top MTX in Noninfectious Uveitis
Control of inflammation not superior with mycophenolate mofetil versus methotrexate
Sacubitril-Valsartan Does Not Impact Aortic Stiffness in HFrEF
But it is linked to improvements in cardiac structure, function including decreases in LVESVI, LVEDVI
Benefit, Harm Seen for Ticagrelor Plus Aspirin in Stable CAD With T2DM
Incidence of ischemic cardiovascular events lower but major bleeding increased versus placebo plus aspirin
Evidence Says Antipsychotics Do Not Prevent Delirium in Adults
Evidence also refutes routine use of haloperidol, second-generation antipsychotics for tx of delirium
USPSTF Advises Meds to Reduce Risk for Primary Breast Cancer
Offer risk-reducing meds to women at higher risk for breast cancer, low risk for adverse medication effects
Netarsudil Lowers IOP in Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension
ROCKET-4 study shows once-daily netarsudil noninferior to twice-daily timolol
Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors May Up Pancreatic Disease Risk
Risks for pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer higher in Korean patients with newly diagnosed T2DM
