Search results for "Drug Safety"
Recalls, research for generic drug safety
Probable carcinogens have been found in angiotensin-receptor blockers, but experts say generic drugs remain safe overall.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2020/01/recalls-research-for-generic-drug-safety.htm
1 Jan 2020
Deaths from stimulant use rose sharply in the past decade
Mortality from stimulants, including cocaine and methamphetamine, rose faster than deaths from opioids from 2010 to 2017, according to data from the National Center for Health Statistics.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/09/4.htm
9 Feb 2021
Managing medications in patients with heart failure
Internists can provide a medical home to patients with heart failure so that medications and supplements are regularly assessed and managed, according to experts.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2017/02/medications.htm
1 Feb 2017
Fluoroquinolones associated with aortic aneurysms compared to other antibiotics
The association was present across all age groups (≥35 to <65 years) and was consistent across sex and comorbidities.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2021/01/12/5.htm
12 Jan 2021
Allergy may not be absolute obstacle to COVID-19 vaccine
Allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines are rare but remain a source of concern. Experts at a recent conference offered some advice on management.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2021/04/allergy-may-not-be-absolute-obstacle-to-covid-19-vaccine.htm
1 Apr 2021
Calls to poison control centers for gabapentin, baclofen increased in recent years
The increase in exposures to and misuse of these medications in the U.S. may represent an unintended consequence of recent reductions in opioid prescribing for pain management, study authors said.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2019/12/10/5.htm
10 Dec 2019
Dumping drugs puts traces of meds in taps
How can you keep the contents of one patient's medicine cabinet from getting into everyone's drinking water? Eventually, physicians could even be asked to pay attention to environmental impact when deciding which drugs to prescribe.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2009/02/drugs.htm
1 Feb 2009
MKSAP Quiz: Multiple sclerosis in the setting of pregnancy
A 29-year-old woman is evaluated during a routine follow-up examination of multiple sclerosis, which was diagnosed 3 years ago. The patient says she wishes to discontinue her oral contraceptive and attempt to become pregnant. She has no other personal or family medical history of note. Medications are fingolimod, vitamin D, and an oral contraceptive. Besides discontinuing the oral contraceptive, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2018/02/13/3.htm
13 Feb 2018
Different patients, different doses
Some patients may metabolize certain drugs differently, requiring primary care physicians to know any safety or dosing issues for the most commonly used drugs.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2019/05/different-patients-different-doses.htm
1 May 2019
New safety labels added to entire class of fluoroquinolones
Oral and injectable fluoroquinolones are associated with side effects involving tendons, muscles, joints, nerves, and the central nervous system, an FDA safety review found. These side effects may occur hours to weeks after use and can be permanent.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/02/5.htm
2 Aug 2016