Proton pump inhibitors linked with low risk of lupus, says UK regulator Proton pump inhibitors have been linked with rare cases of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, according to a drug update issued by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.…
Transplant antifungal drug voriconazole associated with increased skin cancer risk Antifungal drug voriconazole increases the risk of developing skin cancer by 73% in lung transplant patients given the drug to prevent infection with Aspergillus, according to research published in the American Journal of Transplantation.…
FDA approves rolapitant to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea The US Food and Drug Administration has approved rolapitant as part of a combination of drugs to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by certain types of cancer chemotherapy.…
Scientists get closer to finding out why statins cause muscle pain Chemical conversion of statins could disrupt muscle mitochondria function, leading to pain and weakness.…
Researchers boost hypertension treatment using unconventional approach Using approved drugs in unconventional ways could help improve compliance in patients with hypertension, according to a study in The Journal of Clinical Hypertension.…
Actinic keratosis gel linked with allergic reactions and shingles Picato gel, used to treat actinic keratosis, has been linked with shingles, severe allergic reactions, eye injuries and skin reactions when used incorrectly, the FDA warns.…
Heart risks with newer hepatitis C drugs and amiodarone The EMA has warned against the use of antiarrhythmic amiodarone in combination with newer hepatitis C infection treatments after reports of heart problems.…
Breast cancer patients worry about effects of tamoxifen on fertility Tamoxifen has had a major impact on reducing the risk of breast cancer recurrences, but many younger women are either not starting treatment or are discontinuing it early.…
SSRI antidepressants linked with lower risk of preterm birth Pregnant women who take SSRIs to treat their depression have a lower risk of giving birth prematurely or having a caesarean section than pregnant women with depression who do not take medication, a study finds.…
Proton pump inhibitors are associated with increased risk of heart attack Data mining research shows common heartburn drugs are linked to cardiovascular events.…