Ibandronate (Generic for Boniva): Boniva is once monthly product belongs to class of biphasphonates. It is prescribed to increase bone mass in osteoporosis patients and decrease chances of fractures. Osteoporosis is a disease both men and women can be affected by. Osteoporosis causes loss of bone density leading...
FDA approved a new drug surfaxin to prevent respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature infants. This is a breathing disorder in premature infants as lungs will not be able to make enough surfactant (liquid that coats the lining of lungs to keep them open). Premature infants usually develop this...
History- 36 year’s old male weighs 165#, Blood pressure runs 120/80 with history of high blood pressure well controlled with Lisinopril 40mg once daily, Z-pak as directed for 5 days prior to dental procedure, Vicodin 5/500 every 8 hours as needed for pain for 5 days after dental procedure....
FDA approved label changes to Statin drugs. Statin drugs when used along with proper diet and exercise lower cholesterol especially LDL levels. There are several Statin drugs available in the market like Lipitor (atorvastatin), Lescol (fluvastatin), Mevacor (lovastatin), Altoprev (lovastatin extended-release), Livalo (pitavastatin), Pravachol (pravastatin), Crestor (rosuvastatin), and Zocor...
Not everybody understands what questions the pharmacist can answer and what they are experts in. Lot of people are under misconception that Pharmacists can only fill your prescription and bill it to the insurance company. People think they can only answer billing questions related to prescriptions. People always try...
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FDA issued a warning about counterfeit version of Avastin 400mg/16ml. This drug is used to treat certain cancers. it is an intravenous medication administered in clinics, hospitals or doctors offices. Counterfeit version of Avastin found to be missing the active ingradient (bevacizumab) in it. Avastin is marketed by Genentech (member...
Antibiotics are drugs used to treat bacterial infections. They do not work against viral infections like upper respiratory tract infections. Antibiotics work by either killing bacteria (bactericidal) or stopping growth and multiplication of bacteria (bacteriostatic). They can be given topically, orally or intravenously based on where and how deep...
FDA announced a new safety warning for proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), Drug class used to treat GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) by inhibiting stomach acid production. These drugs are now linked to increased risk of c-diff associated diarrhea (CDAD). CDAD is caused by a bacteria called clostridium difficale. Typical symptoms are...
It is very hard to choose what cough and cold product helps best in the variety of products available in drug stores. It is even confusing with very little knowledge about ingredients. First and most important thing before going to drug store for medication is knowing your symptoms....