Drugs

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.

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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.

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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.