admin March 24th, 2009
March 24, 2009
A drug used to treat narcolepsy and sharpen mental skills may be linked to drug injuries such as addiction, according to HealthDay News.
The drug Modafinil (Provigil) has been used to treat narcolepsy, but now researches think that the drug may cause drug injuries such as addiction because it may alter dopamine in the brain.
The study shows that Modafinil may work more similarly to drugs such as methylphenidate, which is used to treat Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Texas patients who take Modafinil could be at risk for Texas drug injuries such as addiction.
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admin March 10th, 2009
March 10, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration is warning that some medication skin patches worn for treatment of pain, smoking cessation, and delivery of hormonal medications can cause drug injuries during an MRI.
The agency reports that drug injuries, including burns, could occur if the patches are worn during an MRI.
Some of the skin patches can conduct electricity, making it possible for patients who wear these patches during an MRI to suffer drug injuries.
Texas patients who wear these patches during MRIs could suffer Texas drug injuries as a result.
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admin March 3rd, 2009
March 3, 2009
Health Day News reported that drugs used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis may increase patients’ risk of drug injuries such shingles.
The report comes after a study indicates that the risk for drug injuries such as shingles is increased in older patients who take rheumatoid arthritis drugs, and especially in those taking steroids.
Though the report may help patients and doctors be better informed about interactions between medications, it is not likely that knowledge of the potential drug injuries will change the way rheumatoid arthritis medications are prescribed.
Texas patients taking rheumatoid arthritis medications and steroids could experience an increased risk for Texas drug injuries.
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