Tag: Prescription Drugs
More Than a Third of Patients Do Not Respond to Antiepileptics
Overall, 89.9 percent of patients who achieve seizure control do so with first, second AED regimen
Rituximab Effective for Lupus-Associated Cytopenia
Overall initial response rate of 86 percent in 71 patients, with complete response for 60.5 percent
Plasma Volume Changes May Mediate Effects of Empagliflozin
Findings suggest reduced CV mortality risk mediated by effects on markers of plasma volume
FDA Removes Boxed Warning From Certain Asthma Medications
Decision applies to long-acting beta agonists used in combination with inhaled corticosteroids
Methotrexate, Azathioprine Seem Safe Long-Term for Dermatitis
For up to five years as maintenance treatments for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis
Pioglitazone Associated With Lower Blood Leptin in Diabetes
In T2DM, leptin levels are lower with pioglitazone than placebo but not oral antidiabetic drugs
Interruption of Apixaban Doesn’t Impact Bleeding in A-Fib
Similarly low rate of thromboembolic events with uninterrupted, minimally interrupted apixaban
Varenicline Linked to Reduction in Heavy Drinking in Men
Also associated with smoking abstinence in overall sample of participants
Levonorgestrel IUD Feasible for Low-Risk, Early Uterine Cancer
Majority of women responded well and returned to normal histology in six months
Drug Combo Proves Effective for Pattern Hair Loss in Women
Once-daily minoxidil, spironolactone combo appears safe and effective
