Archive for December, 2008

Journal of Family Practice - Optimal digoxin range for men is 0.5 to 0.8 ng/mL

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Rathore SS, Curtis JP, Wang Y, Bristow MR, Krumholz, HM. Association of serum digoxin concentration and outcomes in patients with heart failure. JAMA 2003; 289:871-878.
* PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS
The optimal serum drug concentration for digoxin among men in sinus rhythm with stable heart failure is 0.5 to 0.8 ng/mL. This range is associated with decreased risk of hospitalization and mortality compared with placebo. Higher levels are associated with either no reduc…

HealthDay - 3 Common Drugs Trigger Most ER Visits by Seniors

Monday, December 29th, 2008

Side effects from just three drugs are responsible for a full third of all U.S. emergency room visits by senior citizens who had adverse reactions to medications, a new study found.
In 2004 and 2005, the blood thinner warfarin, the diabetes drug insulin and the heart drug digoxin caused about 58,000 emergency room visits a year in those 65 and older, the researchers found.
The major problem is that it’s hard to determine the correct dose…

Chain Drug Review - Lannett fills gap

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

PHILADELPHIA — Lannett Co. is working to ensure a supply of the heart failure drug digoxin following a recall of another version of the drug. The FDA said that Digitek tablets may contain twice the amount of the active ingredient, which could put patients at risk, including the possibility of death.

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Independent on Sunday, The - NUMBERS

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

$1 trillion
The interest America will have paid by 2017 on the money borrowed to finance the war in Iraq
13 billion
The number of plastic bags issued to shoppers every year in the UK
3
Number of drugs (warfarin, insulin and digoxin) that are responsible for a third of all serious …

LegalView Reports of Woman Allegedly Fired For Expressing Concerns with Asbestos-Tainted Flooring At Her Workplace

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

LegalView updated its mesothelioma blog with information of a woman who was allegedly fired for openly discussing her concerns with asbestos-tainted flooring. The woman, who works at a nursing home beauty salon, claims she…

Nebivolol Hydrochloride Drug Information

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

Nebivolol can be used to treat high blood pressure. Nebivolol is indicated as a medicine for Essential Hypertension.

How to Take Nebivolol

Nebivolol is available in tablet form. Nebivolol must only be administered by a qualified healthcare provider. Try to take nebivolol at the same times each day to avoid missing any doses.

What are the Side Effects of Nebivolol -

Lipitor (Atorvastatin) for Hypercholesterolemia Treatment

Friday, December 12th, 2008

Generic lipitor, which is used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia helps in reducing the cholesterol. It also prevents certain types of heart problems and reduces the risk of heart attacks.
Generic lipitor (Atorvastatin) also causes minor and major side effects. Minor ones are mos…

The Use Of Drugs While Trying To Lose Weight

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

There are many weight loss drugs and pills available in the open market but not all of them will work for everybody. Many of these drugs and pills contain opiods that can not only be harmful for you initially but also…

Actavis Totowa

Monday, December 8th, 2008

Actavis Totowa LLC, a United States manufacturing division of the international
generic pharmaceutical company Actavis Group, is initiating a Class I nationwide
recall of Digitek (digoxin
tablets, USP, all strengths) for oral use. The products are distributed
by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., under a “Bertek” label and by UDL
Laboratories, Inc. under a “UDL” label.
The volunta…

Magnesium Hydroxide

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

Magnesium hydroxide has the chemical formula Mg(OH)2. It is available naturally as the mineral brucite. It is a white or colorless, odorless powder and is sparingly soluble in water. It is an alkaline hydroxide compound. It is generally prepared by reacting magnesium sulfate or chloride with sodium hydroxide.The major use of magnesium hydroxide is as an antacid for stomach upsets. Magnesium hydroxide is alkaline and hence, it can be used to neutralize the acidic pH wit…