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Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc News



Early Use of NSAIDs Might Prevent Alzheimer's
Tue Nov 10, 2009, 09:00
Study in mice finds anti-inflammatories don't help those with existing disease.
News Topics : Research & Development, Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Alzheimer's


As TV Drug Ads Increase, So Do Concerns
Sun Oct 04, 2009, 09:00
Experts question commercials' value to patients and health-care system overall.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Mail-Order Drugs, Health Biz: Misc, Food & Drug Administration, Drugs: Misc


Drug Combo May Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes
Fri Oct 02, 2009, 12:00
'Inexpensive, well-proven medications' could have huge impact, expert says
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Drugs: Misc, Aspirin


Many Kids Suffer Medication Side Effects: Study
Mon Sep 28, 2009, 09:00
Adverse drug reactions cause more than half a million children's outpatient visits a year, researchers find.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Poisons, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Kids: Misc, Infant / Child Care, Hormones: Misc, Hormones: Female, Emotional Disorders: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Drug Interactions, Dose Adjusting, Antihistamines, Antibiotics, Allergies: Misc


FDA Investigating Weight-Loss Drug Over Reports of Liver Damage
Tue Aug 25, 2009, 09:00
32 cases have been reported since orlistat came on market in 1999
News Topics : Weight Loss, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Obesity, Liver


Medication Review May Help With Heart Failure
Fri Aug 21, 2009, 12:00
Hospitalizations decline when doctors, pharmacists collaborate, study finds.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Drug Interactions, Doctors


Ibuprofen Rated Best for Pain of Broken Arms
Tue Aug 18, 2009, 12:00
Study finds kids don't do as well when given acetaminophen with codeine.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Pain, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Kids: Misc, Hospitals, Fractures, Emergencies / First Aid, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems


Questions to Pharmacists Rise After Michael Jackson's Death
Thu Jul 09, 2009, 09:00
Consumers more alert to overdose risks from prescription drugs, survey suggests.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Drug Interactions, Death & Dying: Misc


If 2 Painkillers Are Banned, What Next?
Thu Jul 02, 2009, 12:00
Other options, available and in the pipeline, could plug a Percocet-Vicodin gap, experts say.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Pain, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Liver, Food & Drug Administration, Drugs: Misc


Painkillers May Be Good for the Prostate
Sun Jun 21, 2009, 09:00
Yet medical experts stress that men shouldn't take them with just this in mind.
News Topics : Prostate Problems: Management, Prostate Problems: Drugs, Prostate Problems, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Cancer: Prostate, Aspirin


FDA Issues Warning for Over-the-Counter Cold Remedy
Tue Jun 16, 2009, 14:00
Zicam nasal products can cause loss of smell, officials stress
News Topics : Sensory Problems, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Common Cold


Acid-Suppressing Meds May Boost Pneumonia Risks
Tue May 26, 2009, 16:00
Routine use in hospitalized patients should be re-evaluated, experts say.
News Topics : Ulcers, Prescription Drugs, Pneumonia, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Hospitals, Gastrointestinal Problems, Drugs: Misc, Doctors


Parents Often Puzzled by Medicine Labels
Tue May 26, 2009, 12:00
Study finds that whether a drug is OK for a certain age is often misunderstood.
News Topics : Parenting, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Kids: Misc, Drugs: Misc


Health Tip: Taking an Antacid
Tue May 12, 2009, 09:00
What you should know before you use one
News Topics : Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Heartburn / GERD / Indigestion


Health Tip: Manage Medications Safely
Fri May 08, 2009, 09:00
Suggestions for storing, scheduling them
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Drug Interactions


New Guidelines Recommend Opioids for Seniors' Pain
Thu May 07, 2009, 12:00
NSAID use for persistent aches needs to be curbed, Geriatrics Society says.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Pain, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Gastrointestinal Problems, Drugs: Misc, Aging: Misc


Painkillers May Not Protect Against Dementia
Wed Apr 22, 2009, 16:00
Contrary to prior research, study finds older people taking NSAIDs more likely to suffer decline.
News Topics : Pain, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Brain, Alzheimer's, Aging: Misc


Experts Highlight Inroads to Preventing Cancer
Tue Apr 21, 2009, 12:01
Folic acid supplements, smoking and genetics are among research targets.
News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Research & Development, Prescription Drugs, Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Nutritional Supplements, Genetics, Cancer: Rectal, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Leukemia, Cancer: Colon


Labels on OTC Painkillers Need Improvement
Mon Mar 30, 2009, 17:00
Study found safety warnings for kids were missed, could be more prominent.
News Topics : Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc


Drug Combinations Putting Seniors at Risk
Tue Dec 23, 2008, 16:00
Mixing prescription, nonprescription meds poses dangers, researchers say.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Drug Interactions, Aging: Misc

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