Drugs

Get the info you need on this new product, part of our drug news roundup for September.

Finasteride, a type 2 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, is indicated for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and for androgenetic alopecia in men.

Get the info you need on this new drug, part of our drug news roundup for September.

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada revisited its position in light of reports questioning whether there is a link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism in children.

Health Canada is also proposing to add ‘melatonin or its salts’ to the Prescription Drug List when used for any sleep-related use in the general pediatric population.

Four common drug combinations that can cause harm.

Make sure to conduct a cardiovascular risk assessment before starting pregabalin for chronic pain management in older adults.

This is a significant scientific development, but several hurdles remain before we might see these antibiotics available for use.