Tag: Prescription Drugs
OTC Meds Often Used in Drug-Related Suicide Attempts in Youth
ADHD meds commonly used by those aged 10 to 15 years, while sedative/hypnotics used more by older youth
Triplet Tx Ups Survival in BRAF V600E-Mutated Colorectal Cancer
Overall survival longer for encorafenib, cetuximab, and binimetinib combo versus standard therapy
Drug Combo Extends Survival in Advanced Breast Cancer
Benefit seen for addition of CDK4/6 inhibitor after progression of disease on endocrine therapy
Ligelizumab Safely, Effectively Treats Hives
Doses of 72 mg or 240 mg tied to complete control of symptoms after 12-week trial
Three-Drug Single Inhaler Treats Uncontrolled Asthma in Adults
Findings seen in two large international clinical trials comparing three-drug inhaler to two-drug inhaler
Isoniazid Tx to Prevent TB Ups Risks During HIV+ Pregnancy
Deferring treatment until after delivery appears to be safer option
Elderly Who Start Thiopurine Tx for IBD Have Higher Risk for AEs
Advanced age, female gender are independent risk factors for adverse events
Uptitration of Drugs Varies With Target Dosage in Chronic HF
When target is higher versus lower dosage, uptitration stops further from recommended dosage
Nintedanib Slows Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Disease
Nintedanib linked to lower rate of decline in forced vital capacity versus placebo in phase 3 trial
Heart Disease May Up Risk for Allopurinol-Linked Cutaneous AEs
Risk for hospital admission increased for allopurinol-associated severe cutaneous adverse reactions
