Tag: Prescription Drugs
Physicians Finding Ways to Work Around Cost of Rx Medications
One physician devised a workaround for EpiPens, which uses an autoinjector filled with epinephrine
ENDO: Rx Intervention Restores Normal Ovulation in PCOS
Low-dose combo of spironolactone-pioglitazone-metformin linked to 2.5-fold higher ovulation rate
Mylan Issues Voluntary Recall of Some EpiPen Auto-Injectors
Rare cases of 'failure to activate' spurred the action, company says
Cediranib Tx in Relapsed Ovarian CA Doesn’t Lower Quality of Life
Findings among women on maintenance therapy for relapsed ovarian cancer
Oxybutynin Frequently Used for Overactive Bladder in U.S. Elderly
Despite known adverse effects, including cognitive decline, oxybutynin most frequently prescribed
Increased Use of Newer Meds for Diabetic Nephropathy in the U.S.
DDP-4 inhibitors used in 54 percent of visits in last quarter of 2014; ACE inhibitors, ARBs often used
Suicide Risk Not Up With New Rx of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor for BPH
But increased risk of self-harm and depression during initial 18 months after initiation of 5α-reductase
Review: Several Classes of Drugs Treat Pain of Diabetic Neuropathy
Longer-term assessments of outcomes needed, researchers say
CANA/PHEN Aids Weight Loss in Obese Without Type 2 Diabetes
Canagliflozin plus phentermine superior to placebo for weight loss at 26 weeks in obese, overweight
C1 Inhibitor Use Reduces Attacks in Hereditary Angioedema
Subcutaneous CSL830 at doses of 40 and 60 IU reduce rate of attacks, need for rescue medication
