Tag: Prescription Drugs
Patisiran, Inotersen Aid Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis
Improvement in modified Neuropathy Impairment Score+7, Norfolk QoL Diabetic Nephropathy score
Combination of LABA + Inhaled Glucocorticoid Safe in Asthma
Also results in significantly fewer asthma exacerbations than inhaled glucocorticoid alone
Poison Control Center Data Detail Peds Exposure to Buprenorphine
Children aged <6 have greater odds of hospital admission than teens with single-substance exposure
AMA: Docs Declare Drug Shortages Public Health Emergency
AMA calls for greater manufacturer transparency in order to prepare for disasters, mitigate shortages
Efavirenz Doesn’t Up Depression, Suicidal Ideation in HIV-Infected
No increased risk of depression or suicidal ideation among persons living with HIV in Uganda
Parkinson’s Medications Tied to Impulse Control Disorders
Impulse control disorders strongly associated with dopamine agonist use
Many Drugs Made Available Via FDA Expanded Access Programs
Half of meds ID'd in expanded access programs treat cancer; others for metabolic, endocrine diseases
Dexmedetomidine Cuts γ-Aminobutyric Acid Receptor Function
Cuts etomidate-induced increase in α5 γ-aminobutyric acid type A receptor cell-surface expression
Diabetes Meds Reconciliation May Reduce Risk of ER Visits
Medication reconciliation linked to lower risk of combined ER visits, hospitalization over six months
Meds With Depression As Adverse Side Effect Commonly Used
Prevalence of depression higher for adults reporting use of multiple meds with depression as side effect
