FDA approves Pierre Fabre's paediatric drug Hemangeol to treat infantile hemangioma
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorisation to Pierre Fabre's paediatric drug Hemangeol (propranolol hydrochloride), as the first and only approved treatment for proliferating infantile hemangioma (IH) requiring syst… (Source: Pharmaceutical Technology)
Source: Pharmaceutical Technology - March 19, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
FDA OKs Propranolol Hydrochloride for Infantile HemangiomaFDA OKs Propranolol Hydrochloride for Infantile Hemangioma
Hemangeol is the first and only pediatric oral formulation of propranolol hydrochloride for treatment of proliferating infantile hemangioma requiring systemic therapy. FDA Approvals (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 18, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics News Alert Source Type: news
An Option in Migraine Prevention? An Option in Migraine Prevention?
A recent study compares candesartan and propranolol for migraine prophylaxis. Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 5, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news
Asystole shortly after intravenous fat emulsion for overdose: causation or coincidence?
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Asystole Immediately Following Intravenous Fat Emulsion for Overdose. Cole JB et al. J Med Toxicol 2014 Feb 12. [Epub ahead of print]
Abstract
This case paper describes 2 patients who developed asystolic within 60 seconds of being given intravenous fat emulsion (IFE) bolus for treatment of severe cardiotoxicity. Both patients had return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after several minutes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Unfortunately, both patients died days after admission from multisystem organ failure.
Patient A, a 50-year-old woman, had ingested an undetermined about of metoprolol and bupropion...
Source: The Poison Review - February 18, 2014 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Tags: Medical asystole bupropion cardiac arrest diltiazem intralipid intravenous fat emulsion therapy metoprolol propranolol Source Type: news
Another look at the legal and ethical consequences of pharmacological memory dampening: The case of sexual assault - Chandler JA, Mogyoros A, Rubio TM, Racine E.
Research on the use of propranolol as a pharmacological memory dampening treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder is continuing and justifies a second look at the legal and ethical issues raised in the past. We summarize the general ethical and legal i... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - January 28, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Treatment of Infantile Hemangiomas With Beta-BlockersTreatment of Infantile Hemangiomas With Beta-Blockers
Propranolol and other beta-blockers have revolutionized the treatment of infantile hemangioma. Review the pathogenesis and treatment of these common childhood tumors in this brief article. Skin Therapy Letter (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Journal Article Source Type: news
Girl with birthmark the size of a grapefruit is cured by heart drug
Jessica Leng, from Scarborough, was given the beta blocker propranolol to treat the growth on her face. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 19, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Lipid rescue therapy can cause lab errors
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Caution with interpreting laboratory results after lipid rescue therapy. Punja M et al. Am J Emerg Med 2013 Aug 8 [Epub ahead of print]
No abstract available
This short case report from Emory University and the Georgia Poison Center makes the point that administering lipid rescue therapy (LRT) may affect laboratory results in ways that may be unanticipated. In the case, a 54-year-old man who ingested a mixed overdose of diphenhydramine, amitriptyline and acetaminophen. His initial aspartate aminotransferase level (measured on a Siemens Vista 1500 analyzer) was 138 U/L. After 20% IV lipids were given, a re...
Source: The Poison Review - August 22, 2013 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Tags: Medical aspartate aminogransferase AST erroneous lab values laboratory error lipid rescue therapy Source Type: news
Propranolol in Complicated Infantile HemangiomaPropranolol in Complicated Infantile Hemangioma
This large case series evaluated the safety and efficacy of propranolol in the treatment of complex infantile hemangioma. The British Journal of Dermatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 8, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Journal Article Source Type: news
Candesartan Equivalent to Propranolol in Migraine PreventionCandesartan Equivalent to Propranolol in Migraine Prevention
The angiotensin receptor blocker should be considered a first-line therapy option in warding off migraines, researchers conclude. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 5, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Assorted Medications sometimes used to treat...
Assorted medications somtimes used to treat anxiety - Buspar (buspirone), Neurontin (gabapentin), beta blockers Inderal (propranolol) (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - June 5, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news
Mental Health Medications for Anxiety
Medications for anxiety benzodiazepines clonazepam Klonopin alprazolam Xanax diazepam Valium lorazepam Ativan buspirone buspar propranolol Inderal Inderide (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - June 5, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news
Propranolol in Complicated Infantile HaemangiomaPropranolol in Complicated Infantile Haemangioma
This study provides data on indications and safety in a large cohort. The British Journal of Dermatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Journal Article Source Type: news
Propranolol Could Improve Working Memory In Autism
People with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often have trouble communicating and interacting with others because they process language, facial expressions and social cues differently. Previously, researchers found that propranolol, a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure, anxiety and panic, could improve the language abilities and social functioning of people with an ASD. Now, University of Missouri investigators say the prescription drug also could help improve the working memory abilities of individuals with autism... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 18, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Autism Source Type: news
Drug could improve working memory of people with autism, study finds
(University of Missouri-Columbia) University of Missouri investigators found that propranolol, a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure, anxiety and panic, improves the working memory performance of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - April 15, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
