Seniors In The Deep South And Rural Western States Prescribed Most Benzodiazepines And Opioids
Despite years of warnings that older adults shouldn ’t take benzodiazepines—such as Xanax, Ativan and Valium—for safety reasons, the study revealed that primary care doctors are still prescribing them, a lot. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - October 26, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Robin Seaton Jefferson, Contributor Source Type: news
Methylphenidate best drug for hyperactive kids in short-term
But consider non-drug options first, concludes pooled analysis of data from 133 trials Related items fromOnMedica Monthly testing with isotretinoin might be unnecessary CBT helps children to kick obsessions Lorazepam no better than diazepam for child seizures Broader definition of ADHD raises risk of needless treatment One in 10 children in phase I cancer trials respond to drugs (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 8, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Lorazepam Injection, USP (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Drug Shortage (Source: FDA Drug Shortages)
Source: FDA Drug Shortages - June 5, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Lorazepam Injection, USP (New - Currently in Shortage)
Drug Shortage (Source: FDA Drug Shortages)
Source: FDA Drug Shortages - May 3, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Doctors Warned About Prescribing Sedatives And Opioids
BOSTON (CBS) — Opioids can be risky when taken alone, but when taken with sedatives called benzodiazepines, the combination can be particularly dangerous, even deadly. Yet, according to a recent study in JAMA Psychiatry, the chances of receiving a new opioid prescription is 83% higher for patients on benzodiazepines compared with the general population.
Benzodiazepines include medications like Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, and Ativan.
Both opioids and benzodiazepines can cause drowsiness and can suppress the part of the brain which controls your breathing, so if you use too much of either one or use them in combinat...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 23, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Healthwatch Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated Local Dr. Mallika Marshall opioid crisis opioids Source Type: news
Opioids Are Over-Prescribed In Patients On Benzodiazepines
BOSTON (CBS) — Opioids can be risky when taken alone, but when taken with sedatives called benzodiazepines, the combination can be particularly dangerous, even deadly. Yet, according to a recent study in JAMA Psychiatry, the chances of receiving a new opioid prescription is 83% higher for patients on benzodiazepines compared with the general population.
Benzodiazepines include medications like Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, and Ativan.
Both opioids and benzodiazepines can cause drowsiness and can suppress the part of the brain which controls your breathing, so if you use too much of either one or use them in combinat...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 23, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Healthwatch Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated Local Dr. Mallika Marshall opioid crisis opioids Source Type: news
Lexapro vs. Ativan
Title: Lexapro vs. AtivanCategory: MedicationsCreated: 2/21/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/21/2018 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Depression General)
Source: MedicineNet Depression General - February 21, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Should Ketamine Be Contraindicated for Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury?
Is ketamine safe for head-injured patients?
You're called to rendezvous with an ALS unit at an altitude of 8,300 feet in the mountains. On board is an altered male in his 50s or 60s who was witnessed crashing his motorcycle at highway speeds on a windy mountain road.
On arrival, you find your patient altered and extremely combative. No vital signs or blood sugar are obtained secondary to the patient's combative state. He's noncompliant with a non-rebreather mask and pulls it off.
The patient wasn't wearing a helmet and is only wearing jeans with a T-shirt. He's noted to have multiple abrasions to his right flank, forehead ...
Source: JEMS Patient Care - February 12, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Bradley Kitts, NRP, FP-C Tags: Trauma Patient Care Source Type: news
Ativan vs. Nortriptyline
Title: Ativan vs. NortriptylineCategory: MedicationsCreated: 12/14/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/14/2017 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Medications General)
Source: MedicineNet Medications General - December 14, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Klonopin vs. Ativan
Title: Klonopin vs. AtivanCategory: MedicationsCreated: 10/30/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/30/2017 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Medications General)
Source: MedicineNet Medications General - October 30, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Ativan Injection (Lorazepam Injection) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - October 27, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Baclofen vs. Lorazepam
Title: Baclofen vs. LorazepamCategory: MedicationsCreated: 10/27/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/27/2017 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Medications General)
Source: MedicineNet Medications General - October 27, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Final Frontier: Managing Acute Delirium in Last Days of Life Final Frontier: Managing Acute Delirium in Last Days of Life
Lorazepam plus haloperidol were more effective than haloperidol alone in controlling agitated delirium in patients with advanced cancer.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - September 28, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
