Tag: Prescription Drugs
L-Carnitine May Reduce Muscle Cramps in Patients With Cirrhosis
Dose-dependent effect seen, with greater reduction tied to 1,200 mg/day
Hemophilia Drugs a Big Part of State Medicaid Spending
California-based researchers find medications for childhood hemophilia take up large share of budget
FDA Approves New Topical Treatment for Rosacea
Finacea Foam is expected to be available by prescription only beginning in September
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Seem Safe in CML With CKD
In these patients, no further decline in GFR, regardless of TKI used
FDA Warns of Confusion Between Brintellix, Brilinta
No known use of the wrong drug, but prescribing, dispensing errors have been reported
Tamsulosin Could Help Passage of Larger Kidney Stones
Especially helpful with larger stones, while smaller ones may pass on their own
U.S. Medical Groups Fighting Prescription Opioid Abuse
Special Task Force aims to curb 'epidemic' of addiction to opioids such as Oxycontin, Vicodin
New Drug Effectively Lowers Levels of Triglycerides
But it's not yet ready for standard care
New Rx for Myeloid Malignancies Moves to Phase II Clinical Trials
Phase I trial involving 47 patients identified maximum tolerated dose of 400 mg once daily
Low Incidence of Diabetic Ketoacidosis With Canagliflozin
Canagliflozin-treated patients with type 2 diabetes have low incidence of serious adverse DKA events
