Search results for "Drug Interactions"
New cholesterol guideline focuses on statin intensity, not LDL
A new cholesterol guideline focuses on the intensity of statin therapy, the 10-year risk or lifetime risk, and the balancing of those benefits with the risks and side effects of the medicine. Also, the therapeutic response should be considered when managing hyperlipidemia.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/cholesterol.htm
1 Jun 2014
New methadone safety clinical practice guideline released
New guidelines for prescribing methadone for opioid addiction and pain management offer advice for primary care and specialty providers about safety and electrocardiogram monitoring to identify patients at high risk for cardiac problems.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/06/2.htm
6 May 2014
New afib guideline covers novel anticoagulants, ablation
A new guideline for managing nonvalvular atrial fibrillation recommends using a more comprehensive risk calculator, diminishing aspirin's role, adding 3 new anticoagulants to treatment options, and increasing use of radiofrequency ablation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/01/4.htm
1 Apr 2014
New warnings on acetaminophen, ketoconazole
This regulatory update covers a rare but serious skin reaction for acetaminophen, as well as new limits on ketoconazole due to risks of liver injury.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2013
Anticoagulant choice for stroke won't be easy for some time
New agents improve upon warfarin, but they are expensive and lack antidotes for urgent reversal. There is no clear winner among the current options, and more are on the way.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/10/shm.htm
1 Oct 2013
Guidance released on use of new oral anticoagulants in nonvalvular afib
The European Heart Rhythm Association published guidance last week on using new oral anticoagulants in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/07/6.htm
7 May 2013
Better treatment, low awareness for hepatitis C
Amid rising rates of long-term hepatitis C infection, particularly among older populations, better treatments are able to treat the condition. But first, patients have to know they have it, and internists have to be able to recognize the diagnosis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/hepatitis.htm
1 Jul 2012
Warning on PPIs and C. diff, contraceptive pill mixup
Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/04/fda.htm
1 Apr 2012
Many malaria prophylaxis options, but none perfect
Malaria research is turning from short-term prophylaxis for travelers to elimination and eradication. Drug costs and new ethics rules for research are key drivers of the new direction.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/malaria.htm
1 Mar 2012
Consensus document advises treating hypertension in those age 80 or older
Major medical organizations last week released an expert consensus document to help clinicians manage older patients with or at risk for hypertension.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/03/2.htm
3 May 2011