Drugs Stories
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Nitric Oxide Could Ease COVID-19 Symptoms: Study
Nitric oxide is often used to treat prematurely born infants with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). New research suggests it could help COVID-19 patients. -
3 Reasons You Might Need a Compounding Pharmacy
Someday, you might need a compounding pharmacy to fill a prescription. These pharmacies do not resemble your local Walgreens; here's why. -
FDA Continues Recalls of Metformin ER
The FDA continues to recall some metformin ER products due to impurities found in the drug that may be at higher than acceptable levels. -
President Trump Receives Remdesivir, But What Is It?
The President is doing well and that he had received a dose of an investigational drug, remdesivir. -
Another Reason to Fill That Statin Script
Statins may decrease severity of COVID-19 symptoms and shorten recovery time. -
FDA Now Requires "Boxed Warning" Label for Benzodiazepines
The FDA is requiring a “boxed warning” label for benzodiazepine medicines, such as the prescription medications Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium and Valium. -
Drug Recall: Metformin Extended-Release, for Type 2 Diabetes
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. has voluntarily recalled one lot of RIOMET ER™ (metformin hydrochloride for extended-release oral suspension) . -
Drug Safety: Double Checking Your Prescriptions
Reading prescriptions doesn’t take any magical powers, although it may seem that way if you’ve tried to read one. -
Voluntary Recall: Albuterol Inhaler, Used for Respiratory Diseases
The FDA issued a statement regarding a voluntary recall of albuterol inhalers sold by Perrigo Pharmaceutical Company. -
More Seniors Exploring Cannabis Use
Cannabis use stretches across all ages, including seniors. They are more likely to use it for medicinal purposes, however. -
Doctors May Be Over-Prescribing Oral Steroids for Asthma
While short courses of steroids can be effective at treating asthma, a new study shows more than 25% of asthma patients have been prescribed potentially dangerous amounts of steroid tablets. -
Update on AstraZeneca's Paused Vaccine Trial
Leading pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has paused its COVID-19 vaccine trial due to a possible case of transverse myelitis.