Drug Interaction
AHA guidance identifies potential drug-to-drug interactions between CV, cancer medications
In a recent American Heart Association scientific statement, a committee provided an overview of drug-to-drug interactions between cancer drugs and commonly used CV medications.
Many older adults prescribed thyroid hormone plus drugs that interfere with thyroid tests
Nearly one-third of older adults on thyroid hormone also take another medication that can interfere with thyroid function tests, particularly adults with multiple comorbidities, according to data presented at the ENDO annual meeting.
Most older adults have not had comprehensive medication review
Among older adults taking at least two prescription medications, just one in four had a comprehensive mediation review with their pharmacist, according to findings from the National Poll on Healthy Aging conducted by the University of Michigan.
Azithromycin with QT-prolonging drugs may elevate cardiac event risk
According to findings published in JAMA Network Open, the combination of azithromycin and QT-prolonging drugs was associated with a 40% increase in cardiac events compared with amoxicillin and QT-prolonging drugs.
Q&A: Navigating drug interactions crucial in patients with AF, COVID-19
Therapies for patients who present with COVID-19 may interact with drugs used to treat arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, which poses challenges for clinicians.
A look at the interaction between opioids and oral P2Y12 inhibitors
A recently recognized drug-drug interaction between opioids and P2Y12 inhibitors may have clinical implications for patients with ACS.