Tag: Prescription Drugs
Switching Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Beneficial After ACS
Greatest benefit seen in patients with low on-treatment platelet reactivity
Cisatracurium Ups Some ARDS Outcomes Versus Vecuronium
No difference in mortality or hospital days but fewer ventilator and intensive care unit days
Pre-Op Liraglutide Cuts Post-Op Plasma Glucose in T2DM
Preoperative administration of liraglutide linked to lower post-op glucose, increase in pre-op nausea
Pharmacist Participation in Medical Homes Aids Outcomes
Findings based on disease management goals for diabetes, blood pressure control
Hydroquinidine Cuts Serious Arrhythmic Events in SQTS
Patients on HQ had lower rate of life-threatening arrhythmic events, number of LAE per patient
In Utero Methylphenidate Exposure Tied to Heart Defects
Intrauterine exposure linked to small increase in risk of cardiac malformations based on U.S., Nordic data
Allopurinol Rx More Likely With Eligibility at Diagnosis
More frequent chronic disease reviews needed to assess eligibility for allopurinol
Few Patients, Providers Discuss Costs of Glaucoma Medications
Authors say these discussions are important, as cost is a barrier to treatment adherence
Stair-Step Clomiphene Reduces Time to Ovulation in PCOS
Stair-step clomiphene protocol increased ovulation rates at higher doses than traditional protocol
ASHP Launches Pharmacy Technician Forum
Enhanced membership home expected to be fully operational in early 2018
