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COVID-19 Update: Metformin to Prevent Long Covid?
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 29, 2023 (Issue 1677)
days;
some patients also received the antiparasitic drug
ivermectin or the antidepressant fluvoxamine ...
Results from a double-blind trial suggest that off-label
use of the oral antihyperglycemic drug metformin
in patients with COVID-19 may decrease the risk
of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection
("long COVID").
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2023 May 29;65(1677):87-8 doi:10.58347/tml.2023.1677e | Show Introduction Hide Introduction
Budesonide/Formoterol (Symbicort) for Asthma
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Feb 11, 2008 (Issue 1279)
be potentiated
by monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, and drugs known to prolong the QTc ...
A combination of the corticosteroid budesonide and the long-acting beta2-agonist formoterol (Symbicort - AstraZeneca) has become available in a metered dose inhaler for long-term maintenance treatment of asthma in patients ≥ 12 years old. A combination product that contains fluticasone propionate and salmeterol (Advair) is already available for this indication in the US. Neither one of these combinations is approved for acute treatment of asthma symptoms. A dry powder inhaler formulation of Symbicort has been available in Europe and Canada for several years.
Sildenafil: An Oral Drug for Impotence
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 08, 1998 (Issue 1026)
, spinal cord injury and in those taking antidepressants, antihypertensives or antipsychotic drugs. After ...
Sildenafil citrate (Viagra - Pfizer) is the first oral drug approved by the FDA for treatment of erectile dysfunction. Alprostadil is also marketed for this indication but must be injected into the corpus cavemosum (Caverject) or pushed into the urethra (MUSE).
Citalopram for Depression
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Dec 04, 1998 (Issue 1041)
Citalopram for depression Cimetidine Celexa carbamazepine Antidepressants citalopram lithium Lopressor ...
Citalopram hydrobromide (Celexa - Forest/Parke-Davis), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) available in Europe since 1989, has now been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of depression. It is being advertised as having a 'favorable side-effect profile.'
Modafinil for Narcolepsy
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Mar 26, 1999 (Issue 1049)
) and d-amphetamine are used to treat somnolence. Antidepressants are used to treat cataplexy.
MECHANISM ...
Modafinil (Provigil), a benzhydryl sulfinylacetamide non-amphetamine stimulant that has been used in Europe since 1995, has now been approved by the FDA for treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy.
Treatment of Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Dec 06, 2004 (Issue 1197)
and effective are
unknown. Lifestyle changes, antidepressants, alpha-2
agonists, anticonvulsants ...
Estrogen is the most effective treatment for menopausal vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes), but the Women's Health Initiative study found that women who took estrogen plus a progestin for more than 5 years were at increased risk for myocardial infarction, stroke, pulmonary emboli, deep vein thrombosis, breast cancer, and possibly dementia. Are there effective alternatives?
Drugs for Migraine
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Jun 12, 2023 (Issue 1678)
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ANTIDEPRESSANTS — Amitriptyline is the only
tricyclic antidepressant that has been shown ...
An oral nonopioid analgesic is often sufficient for
acute treatment of mild to moderate migraine pain
without severe nausea or vomiting. A triptan is the
drug of choice for treatment of moderate to severe
migraine in most patients without vascular disease.
Treatment of pain when it is still mild to moderate in
intensity improves headache response and reduces
the risk of recurrence.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2023 Jun 12;65(1678):89-96 doi:10.58347/tml.2023.1678a | Show Introduction Hide Introduction
Drugs for Cognitive Loss and Dementia
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Aug 22, 2022 (Issue 1657)
than the risk with second-generation drugs.
ANTIDEPRESSANTS
Antidepressant drugs are used off-label ...
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common
cause of dementia, but cognitive decline is also
associated with other neurological conditions such
as Parkinson's disease, dementia with Lewy bodies,
vascular dementia, and frontotemporal dementia.
Celecoxib for Arthritis
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Jan 29, 1999 (Issue 1045)
by 2D6, including some beta-blockers, antidepressants and antipsychotic drugs (EL Michalets ...
Celecoxib, a selective COX-2 inhibitor, has been approved by the FDA for treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Drug Interactions with St. John's Wort
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Jun 26, 2000 (Issue 1081)
) antidepressant or nefazodone (Serzone) have developed serotonin syndrome, including mental
status changes ...
Even though its effectiveness has not been established, many patients take St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum), an over-the-counter herbal extract, to treat symptoms of depression, often without the knowledge of their physicians. Recent reports indicate that St. John's wort interacts adversely with a number of drugs.