Tag: Prescription Drugs
Discovery Paves New Path for Opioid Production
Could benefit medicine but researchers warn of potential to create illegal drugs
Pain Med Rx + Medical Cannabis Doesn’t Seem to Up Abuse Risk
But researchers say doctors should be kept informed of dual usage
Tramadol-Related ER Visits Up 2005 to 2011
U.S. report found problem was greatest among women and patients 55 and older
Codeine Rx for New Mothers Trending Down
Rx poses danger for ultra-rapid codeine metabolizers who breastfeed
Higher Bleeding Risk for Obese Patients on Warfarin
But exact reason why isn't known, researchers say
Chlorofluorocarbon Ban Tied to Sharp Rise in Inhaler Cost
Price of albuterol medication nearly doubled
Full Rx Coverage Ups Outcomes for Patients Discharged After MI
Full coverage associated with greater quality-adjusted survival, less resource use per patient
ARVO: Hydroxychloroquine Daily Dosing Recs Often Exceeded
Seventy percent of patients had daily dosages above recommended 6.5 mg/kg of ideal body weight
Digoxin Tied to Higher Mortality Risk in A-Fib, Heart Failure
Findings from review of published studies on the subject
Experimental Drug Combo Shows Success in HCV Treatment
Drug trio could join newer, highly-effective meds such as sofosbuvir, ledipasvir/sofosbuvir
