Drugs

Researchers say the finding could also help ease administrative burden for those prescribing this common medication for dementia.

Diltiazem used for ventricular rate control in patients with atrial fibrillation inhibits apixaban and rivaroxaban elimination, possibly causing overanticoagulation.

Which statement would NOT be good advice for managing insomnia in an adolescent?  

A 24-week randomized clinical trial compares low-dose oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil solution for male androgenetic alopecia.

A CADTH review looks into the evidence amid increased interest in using ketamine to treat mental illnesses.

Rimegepant is the second oral “gepant” for acute migraine to be marketed in Canada following ubrogepant (Ubrelvy).

A review of new launches, new indications, new dosage forms and Health Canada advisories.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s accelerated approval program is meant to give patients early access to promising drugs. But how often do these drugs actually improve or extend patients’ lives?