Dangers of mixing heroin and commonly prescribed non-opioid pain killers
A multi-disciplinary study has shown that the recent substantial increase in prescriptions for two drugs, pregabalin and gabapentin, used widely for a range of neurological disorders is closely correlated with a rise in the number of overdose deaths in England and Wales. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - May 15, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Combining heroin and commonly prescribed non-opioid pain killers leads to a significant rise in overdose deaths
A multi-disciplinary study has shown that the recent substantial increase in prescriptions for two drugs, pregabalin and gabapentin, used widely for a range of neurological disorders is closely correlated with a rise in the number of overdose deaths in England and Wales. These drugs have become drugs of abuse, according to new University of Bristol findings published in Addiction, which highlight that they are especially dangerous when used with heroin or other opioids (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - May 11, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: International, Health, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Social and Community Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
Combining heroin and commonly prescribed non-opioid pain killers leads to a significant rise in over
(University of Bristol) A multi-disciplinary study has shown that the recent substantial increase in prescriptions for two drugs, pregabalin and gabapentin, used widely for a range of neurological disorders is closely correlated with a rise in the number of overdose deaths in England and Wales. These drugs have become drugs of abuse, according to new University of Bristol findings published in Addiction, which highlight that they are especially dangerous when used with heroin or other opioids. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 11, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Saying Nighty-Night to Breast Cancer Sleep Disturbance Saying Nighty-Night to Breast Cancer Sleep Disturbance
Acupuncture improved sleep better than did gabapentin in breast cancer survivors with hot flashes.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - December 2, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
The CDC Weighs in with Opioid Prescribing Guidelines
After months of sending mixed messages on the role of emergency medicine in stemming the tide of opioid abuse, the CDC has published guidelines that could prove useful in the emergency department.
Opioid abuse is no longer merely a topic for medical discussion. It has become a public health concern of the highest magnitude, even making its way into the speeches of this year’s presidential candidates.
The numbers speak for themselves, justifying the concern. Over 10 million Americans reported nonmedical use of prescription opioids in 2014. Visits to the emergency department (ED) for misuse or abuse of prescription opioi...
Source: EPMonthly.com - November 21, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Matt McGahen Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
N.J.-based Amneal Pharmaceuticals could sell for as much as $8 billion
Swiss drug company Novartis AG is nearing an agreement to buy New Jersey-based Amneal Pharmaceuticals for $8 billion.
There has not been a decision yet as Amneal could potentially be a target for other suitors, according to Bloomberg News, citing anonymous sources.
Amneal, based in Bridgewater, is known for making numerous generic medicines, including gabapentin for epilepsy and pain, and acyclovir, a treatment for herpes as well as. A family-owned business since it was founded in 2002, Amneal… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - November 14, 2016 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Anthony Noto Source Type: news
gabapentin (Neurontin, Gralise, Horizant, Fanatrex FusePag)
Title: gabapentin (Neurontin, Gralise, Horizant, Fanatrex FusePag)Category: MedicationsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/11/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Medications General)
Source: MedicineNet Medications General - November 11, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Lower PNP costs with pregabalin vs gabapentin in Spain
(Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News)
Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - October 31, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Neurontin (Gabapentin) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - September 26, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
1 in 5 opioid users also might be abusing seizure drug: Study
HealthDay News Opioid medication users may be abusing and misusing the seizure and nerve pain drug gabapentin, a new study finds. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 3, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
1 in 5 Opioid Users Also Might Be Abusing Seizure Drug: Study
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 3, 2016 -- Opioid medication users may be abusing and misusing the seizure and nerve pain drug gabapentin, a new study finds.
Researchers looked at test results of 323 patients who were prescribed opioid pain medications. The... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 3, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
A decade of gabapentinoid misuse: an analysis of the European Medicines Agency's 'Suspected Adverse Drug Reactions' Database - Chiappini S, Schifano F.
INTRODUCTION: The gabapentinoids pregabalin and gabapentin are being increasingly prescribed for a range of clinical conditions. Recently, although gabapentinoids at therapeutic dosages may present with low addictive liability levels, cases of misuse and r... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 28, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Horizant (Gabapentin Enacarbil Extended-Release Tablets) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - April 25, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Gabapentin Use in Postop and Neuropathic Pain in ChildrenGabapentin Use in Postop and Neuropathic Pain in Children
How safe and effective is gabapentin for neuropathic and postoperative pain management in children? Pediatric Pharmacotherapy (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 13, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics Journal Article Source Type: news
