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Best Adderall Alternatives: OTC Medication For ADHD
Adderall is a prescription stimulant drug used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. However, when taken for a longer period of time, Adderall can cause a variety of side effects ranging from mild to severe.
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US Allows Mix-And-Match Booster For Pfizer, Moderna, J&J Covid Vaccines
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday authorized using a so-called "mix and match" strategy for eligible people who require a booster shot of a Covid vaccine after their primary series.
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Bulgaria Reports 4 Cases Of Side Effects From Pfizer Covid Vaccine
Four Bulgarians vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine developed mild to moderate side effects, Bulgarian Drug Agency executive director Bogdan Kirilov said on Monday.
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Opinion: Daily Texts For First Week For Those Who Get Pfizer Vaccine
Regulatory authorities are gearing up for a deluge in people reporting side effects when the new covid-19 vaccines go into use. Even as vaccines like the one from Pfizer and BioNTech reach safety milestones and look set for regulatory approval, managing the reporting and follow-up of what are known as adverse drug reactions will be critical to keep...
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Nanoparticles May Promote Cancer Spread
The phenomenon, named 'nanomaterials induced endothelial leakiness' (NanoEL), accelerates the movement of cancer cells from the primary tumour and also causes circulating cancer cells to escape from blood circulation.
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Caffeinated Energy Drinks Are A Big No-No For Children
Young people in high-income countries consume more sugar and calories than required and, are, therefore, unlikely to need additional energy.
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New Model to Predict Side Effects of Drugs
A new model that uses a patient's blood samples can predict what side effects they might experience from a drug, scientists have found.
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US FDA Approves 'Female Viagra' With Strong Warning
The first drug to treat low sexual desire in women won approval from US health regulators on Tuesday, but with a warning about potentially dangerous low blood pressure and fainting side effects, especially when taken with alcohol.
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Pseudoephedrine works well for allergies
Non-prescription pseudoephedrine provides better relief from nasal allergy symptoms as compared to the more expensive montelukast.
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Rofecoxib (Vioxx) withdrawn from markets
Drug maker Merck and Co. pulls off its widely used arthritis drug Rofecoxib (Vioxx) from the markets.
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Weight gain from drugs reversible
A common side effect of many antipsychotic medications is increased appetite and weight gain, but a new study suggests that this doesn't happen to all patients. And even if they do gain weight, they can shed the extra pounds with diet and exercise, or even by switching medication.
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Nimesulide Stumbles on Safety Tests
Every drug must compulsorily pass two tests: safety and efficacy. If reports of serious side effects from countries that have an effective system of post-marketing surveillance are any indication, nimesulide is heading towards tough times. Dr. C.M. Gulhati elaborates this.
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Best Adderall Alternatives: OTC Medication For ADHD
Adderall is a prescription stimulant drug used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. However, when taken for a longer period of time, Adderall can cause a variety of side effects ranging from mild to severe.
-
US Allows Mix-And-Match Booster For Pfizer, Moderna, J&J Covid Vaccines
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday authorized using a so-called "mix and match" strategy for eligible people who require a booster shot of a Covid vaccine after their primary series.
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Bulgaria Reports 4 Cases Of Side Effects From Pfizer Covid Vaccine
Four Bulgarians vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine developed mild to moderate side effects, Bulgarian Drug Agency executive director Bogdan Kirilov said on Monday.
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Opinion: Daily Texts For First Week For Those Who Get Pfizer Vaccine
Regulatory authorities are gearing up for a deluge in people reporting side effects when the new covid-19 vaccines go into use. Even as vaccines like the one from Pfizer and BioNTech reach safety milestones and look set for regulatory approval, managing the reporting and follow-up of what are known as adverse drug reactions will be critical to keep...
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Nanoparticles May Promote Cancer Spread
The phenomenon, named 'nanomaterials induced endothelial leakiness' (NanoEL), accelerates the movement of cancer cells from the primary tumour and also causes circulating cancer cells to escape from blood circulation.
-
Caffeinated Energy Drinks Are A Big No-No For Children
Young people in high-income countries consume more sugar and calories than required and, are, therefore, unlikely to need additional energy.
-
New Model to Predict Side Effects of Drugs
A new model that uses a patient's blood samples can predict what side effects they might experience from a drug, scientists have found.
-
US FDA Approves 'Female Viagra' With Strong Warning
The first drug to treat low sexual desire in women won approval from US health regulators on Tuesday, but with a warning about potentially dangerous low blood pressure and fainting side effects, especially when taken with alcohol.
-
Pseudoephedrine works well for allergies
Non-prescription pseudoephedrine provides better relief from nasal allergy symptoms as compared to the more expensive montelukast.
-
Rofecoxib (Vioxx) withdrawn from markets
Drug maker Merck and Co. pulls off its widely used arthritis drug Rofecoxib (Vioxx) from the markets.
-
Weight gain from drugs reversible
A common side effect of many antipsychotic medications is increased appetite and weight gain, but a new study suggests that this doesn't happen to all patients. And even if they do gain weight, they can shed the extra pounds with diet and exercise, or even by switching medication.
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Nimesulide Stumbles on Safety Tests
Every drug must compulsorily pass two tests: safety and efficacy. If reports of serious side effects from countries that have an effective system of post-marketing surveillance are any indication, nimesulide is heading towards tough times. Dr. C.M. Gulhati elaborates this.
