Tag: Prescription Drugs
Plasma Uric Acid Lowering Tied to Drop in Systolic BP in T1DM
Febuxostat has modest BP-lowering effect, with no impact on arterial stiffness, urinary nitric oxide
ERs Administering More Medications Intranasally
Many benefits to nasal administration, including reduction in spread of infection
AAN: Apomorphine May Shorten ‘Off’ Time for Parkinson’s Patients
Study finds apomorphine cuts the time until levodopa kicks in for those with advanced disease
Early Glycemic Control With Metformin Cuts CVD Events
Early glycemic control and magnitude of HbA1c reduction predict cardiovascular events, death
Case Report Describes Adverse Reaction to Clindamycin
Patient developed acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis after vancomycin, clindamycin use
1-g IV Acetaminophen Dose May Be Insufficient in Multiple Trauma
Administration at recommended dosage yields serum concentrations below 10 µg/mL
QI Intervention Aids Medication Safety for Elderly in ER
Intervention combines education, clinical decision support, provider feedback
Electronic Drug Administration Record App Cuts Errors
Decline in rate of medication errors in medication administration recording post-implementation
Antipsychotic Medication Use Can Be Reduced in Dementia Patients
New method helps curb undesirable behavior by recognizing dementia patients' unmet needs
Favorable Physiological Effect for Ularitide in Acute Heart Failure
Greater reductions in systolic blood pressure, levels of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide
