Search results for "Side effects"
Warnings on testosterone, new antibiotic approved
This update covers a label change on testosterone products clarifying that they are approved only for men who have low testosterone levels, as well as the approval of ceftazidime-avibactam (Avycaz) to treat complicated intra-abdominal infections.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/05/fda.htm
1 May 2015
Managing patients' medications effectively
As the number of patients with chronic diseases grows, medication optimization is as important as ever to improve outcomes, decrease costs, and improve quality of life.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/managing-patients-medications-effectively.htm
1 Jan 2021
Giant-cell arteritis needs prompt action for good outcomes
The differential diagnosis of this condition can be challenging because many conditions can mimic it.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/giant-cell-arteritis-needs-prompt-action-for-good-outcomes.htm
1 May 2021
Warning about different doses for 2 forms of posaconazole
This update covers a warning that differences in dosing regimens between the 2 oral formulations of posaconazole (Noxafil) have resulted in dosing errors.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/fda.htm
1 Mar 2016
More options available for psoriatic arthritis
Internists are the first doctors patients see for joint pain, which means they can make a big difference in preventing the progression of joint diseases such as psoriatic arthritis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/more-options-available-for-psoriatic-arthritis.htm
1 Apr 2019
Prescribe opioids, but with caution
Use of opioids for chronic pain quadrupled in a 10-year span, despite scant evidence that they are effective for noncancer pain and ample evidence of harm. Learn more about how to prescribe them safely.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/07/opioids.htm
1 Jul 2015
Evidence evolving on aspirin as prevention
Practice-changing points may influence how internists prescribe aspirin for the primary prevention of heart disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/03/evidence-evolving-on-aspirin-as-prevention.htm
1 Mar 2019
Age only one consideration in post-MI drug therapy
To determine the best therapy for elderly patients after a heart attack, physicians should get to know their goals for their lives.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/09/age-only-one-consideration-in-post-mi-drug-therapy.htm
1 Sep 2020
New category of OTC hearing aids; FMT and monkeypox
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/10/new-category-of-otc-hearing-aids-fmt-and-monkeypox.htm
1 Oct 2022
Strong evidence for CBT, medications in treating binge-eating disorder, review finds
Physicians in practice may not know what to make of this newly defined disorder, which may be challenging to detect because of the shame that is often involved, according to an editorial.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/06/28/4.htm
28 Jun 2016