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Cardiovascular Health Risks Associated With Popular Chemotherapy Drug
| March 6th, 2018
Chemotherapy drugs have become more and more effective in recent years, and many patients with a form of cancer called chronic myelogenous leukemia are now treated with a drug called Tasigna® (nilotinib), which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2007. The drug works by slowing or even stopping the growth
Read MoreArthritis Drug May Be Linked to Serious Health Problems
| February 27th, 2018
Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful and debilitating condition that causes millions of adults to suffer from severe pain, inflammation, and immobility in joints throughout their bodies. Drugs that treat the condition are big businesses, including a relatively new drug called Actemra®, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for patient use
Read More2 Common Pharmacy Errors That Can Have Devastating Consequences
| February 13th, 2018
Prescription medications are powerful. They have the ability to hasten healing, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life for people around the world who are suffering from a variety of conditions. But their effectiveness and safety depend on two things: drug manufacturers thoroughly testing them and doctors making the right decisions when prescribing them. At
Read MoreDrug Recall Facts All Patients Should Know
| February 6th, 2018
When you’re prescribed a new medication, your doctor or pharmacist is supposed to tell you about the side effects associated with the drug. With that information, you and your doctor can weigh the risks and decide what the best treatment option is for you. But what you may not know is that the drug you
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