Tag: Prescription Drugs
Erlotinib Overdose Tied to Conjunctivitis
Findings in case study of man being treated for non-small-cell lung cancer
Peer Review Policy Cuts Atypical Antipsychotic Use in Children
Reduction in prevalence of atypical antipsychotic use after peer review policy implementation
Psychostimulant Use Tied to Placental Complications
Small increased relative risk of preeclampsia, preterm birth; absolute risk increases are small
Outcomes for Atrial Fibrillation Similar With Dabigatran, Warfarin
Ischemic stroke, extracranial bleeding rates similar; lower risk of intracranial bleeding with dabigatran
Prenatal Exposure to ADHD Meds Tied to Neonatal Morbidity
Increased risk of neonatal morbidity, especially central nervous system-related disorders
AAO: No Visual Acuity Change With Dexamethasone in DME
Visual acuity no better with dexamethasone added to ranibizumab in persistent diabetic macular edema
Adipocytes Metabolize, Inactivate Daunorubicin
Adipocytes metabolize daunorubicin to daunorubicinol, reducing its anti-leukemia effect
Lymphoma Risk Up With Thiopurine, Anti-TNF Tx in IBD
Risk higher for those exposed to combination therapy versus thiopurine or anti-TNF monotherapy
Sodium Oxybate Promising for Parkinson’s, Daytime Sleepiness
Improvements in subjective sleep quality, objectively measured slow-wave sleep duration
Sertraline Treatment No Benefit for Depressive Symptoms in CKD
No improvement for patients with MDD and chronic kidney disease without dialysis dependence
