Anti-inflammatories may aggravate Covid-19, France advises
French minister says patients should take paracetamol rather than ibuprofen or cortisoneCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFrench authorities have warned that widely used over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs may worsen the coronavirus.The country ’s health minister, Olivier Véran, who is a qualified doctor and neurologist,tweeted on Saturday: “The taking of anti-inflammatories [ibuprofen, cortisone … ] could be a factor in aggravating the infection. In case of fever, take paracetamol. If you are already taking anti-inflammatory drugs, ask your doctor’s advice.”Continue reading... (...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 14, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Kim Willsher Tags: Coronavirus outbreak France Drugs Infectious diseases Europe Microbiology Science World news Source Type: news
Popular painkiller ibuprofen affects liver enzymes in mice
(University of California - Davis) The popular painkiller ibuprofen may have more significant effects on the liver than previously thought, according to new research from UC Davis. The study in laboratory mice also shows marked differences between males and females. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - March 11, 2020 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Polycystic ovary syndrome: poorly understood
Women need better treatment and advice Related items fromOnMedica Ibuprofen not a safe alternative to antibiotics for uncomplicated UTIs Increasing fluid intake reduces recurrent cystitis in some women Midwives demand ‘equivalence’ in prison perinatal care Surgical mesh last resort for prolapse or incontinence Surgical options must be ‘last resort’ for stress incontinence (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 9, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
What Are Some Risk Factors for Cerebral Palsy?
Discussion
The term, cerebral palsy, or CP has gone through many iterations with the first description in 1861 by W.J. Little who described it as “The condition of spastic rigidity of the limbs of newborn children.” The most recent definition is from Rosenbaun et al. in 2007 which states it is “a group of permanent disorders of the development of movement and posture, causing activity limitation, that are attributed to non-progressive disturbances that occurred in the developing fetal or infant brain. The motor disorders of cerebral palsy are often accompanied by disturbances of sensation, perception, cog...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - March 9, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
FDA approves GSK ’s Advil Dual Action with Acetaminophen for over-the-counter use in the United States
First combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen for pain relief to be available OTC in 2020Issued: Warren, USGlaxoSmithKline (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Advil Dual Action with Acetaminophen as an over-the-counter (OTC) product for pain relief. The exclusive formula is now the first FDA-approved OTC combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen in the United States and will be available over-the-counter nationwide in 2020.Franck Riot, Head of R&D, GSK Consumer Healthcare said: “For decades, many consumers have been using ibuprofen and acetaminophen to get...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 6, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
FDA Approves Advil Dual Action (ibuprofen and acetaminophen) as an Over-the-Counter Pain Treatment
WARREN, N.J., Feb. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GlaxoSmithKline (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Advil Dual Action with Acetaminophen as an over-the-counter (OTC) product... (Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals)
Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals - February 28, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
UPDATE Class 4 Drug Alert: Crescent Pharma Ltd and Flamingo Pharma (UK) Ltd, Ibuprofen 400mg Tablets
Crescent Pharma Ltd and Flamingo Pharma (UK) Ltd have informed the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) that the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) ... (Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News)
Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News - February 24, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Class 4 Drug Alert: Crescent Pharma Ltd and Flamingo Pharma (UK) Ltd, Ibuprofen 400mg Tablets
Crescent Pharma Ltd and Flamingo Pharma (UK) Ltd have informed the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) that the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) ... (Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News)
Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News - February 20, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
UPDATE Class 4 Drug Alert: Crescent Pharma Ltd and Flamingo Pharma (UK) Ltd, Ibuprofen 400mg Tablets
Crescent Pharma Ltd and Flamingo Pharma (UK) Ltd have informed the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) that the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) ... (Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News)
Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News - February 20, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
More than half of US opioid prescriptions for dental procedures exceeded 3-day supply recommendations from CDC 2016 guidelines
New largescale study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found overprescription of opioids by dentists common, particularly to patients at high risk for substance abuse, and that almost 1/3 of patients received more powerful drugs than neededElsevierIMAGE: In this cross-sectional analysis of 542,958 dental visits by adult patients, between 1 in 4 and 1 in 2 opioid prescriptions exceeded the recommended morphine equivalents and days ' supply for...viewmore Credit: Michelle S. Woods Ann Arbor, February 4, 2020 - Dentists are among top prescribers of opioids in the US, however, whether their opioid presc...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 13, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin)
Title: ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin)Category: MedicationsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/12/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General)
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General - February 12, 2020 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: news
