Tag: Prescription Drugs
Changes in Use of Glucose-Lowering Drugs From 2006-2013
Increase in metformin, DPP-4 inhibitors, insulin use; decrease in sulfonylureas and thiazolidinediones
Long-Term Tx Adherence Low in Mild-to-Moderate Psoriasis
Internet-based reporting intervention improves adherence to treatment with topical fluocinonide
Achieving Optimal Medical Tx Before PCI Beneficial in CAD
Significant reduction in subsequent cardiac events for patients achieving OMT before stent implantation
Gliptin Treatment Tied to Higher Risk of Acute Pancreatitis
Data from three large trials show increased risk with saxagliptin, alogliptin, sitagliptin treatment
Review: 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists Cut Peri-Op Shivering
5-HT3RAs also reduce post-op nausea and vomiting, but not bradycardia, hypotension
9-cis Retinoic Acid Promising for Lymphedema Prevention
Treatment with 9-cis RA linked to increased lymphatic clearance and lymphangiogenesis
Insulin Glargine, Lixisenatide Combo Beneficial in T2DM
Improved achievement of glycemic targets, reduced body weight
Pregabalin Benefits Not Linked to Prior Gabapentin Use
Same relief for those who had/had not received gabapentin
KAF156 Active for Adults With Vivax, Falciparum Malaria
Antimalarial activity seen with multiple and single dose, with no serious adverse events
Laquinimod Appears Effective Against Multiple Sclerosis
Animal study indicates laquinimod slows disease progression, but human trials needed
