Tag: Prescription Drugs
Generic Substitutes, Therapeutic Interchange Can Save Money
Considerable savings estimated with use of generic substitutes for brand-name combo medications
TNFi Not Linked to Increased Cancer Recurrence in RA Patients
No increased risk of cancer recurrence among RA patients initiating tumor necrosis factor inhibitor tx
Nivolumab + Ipilimumab Shows Efficacy for Untreated Brain Mets
Findings from open-label, phase 2 study in patients with melanoma and untreated brain metastases
Side Effects of Biologics for Rheumatic Dz May Up Anxiety
Common patient concerns are risks of cancer and tuberculosis activation
FDA Extends EpiPen Expiration Dates to Tackle Shortage
Shortages due to factors such as supply disruptions and manufacturer issues
Many Children With Asthma Do Not Have Medications Ready
Low-income urban preschoolers with asthma may not meet home medication readiness criteria
CDC: Increase in Tianeptine Exposures From 2014 to 2017
Most commonly reported health effects were neurologic, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal
FDA Approves First Generic EpiPen
Approval will address both rising costs and shortages of epinephrine
Methylphenidate Good First-Choice Pediatric ADHD Drug
For adults, amphetamines are reasonable first choice to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Ibalizumab Active in Multidrug Resistant HIV-1 Infection
Lower degree of susceptibility to ibalizumab for nine of 10 patients with virology failure, rebound
