Comparison of the most commonly used drugs with those in the United States aims at clarifying similarities and differences. The results showed that the use of antibiotics and analgesics still accounted for the bulk, followed by proton pump inhibitors and anti-diabetics respectively, then anti-...
but it can be highly addictive when used long-term. Benzodiazepines, like Xanax, are particularly dangerous because of their high prescription rates and increased risk of deadly respiratory depression (especially when mixed with other dangerous drugs). Recreational...
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Leading drugs worldwide based on projected 2024 sales (in billion U.S. dollars) Drug name (company name)Projected sales in billion U.S. dollars27.227.216.116.113.513.513.313.312.612.6121211.311.310.810.810109.99.9Keytruda (Merck & Co.)Ozempic (Novo Nordisk)Dupixent (Sanofi)Eliquis (BMS/Pfizer)...
Rounding out the top 10 most prescribed drugs for the period were the antidepressant duloxetine (Cymbalta, Eli Lilly), the antihypertensive valsartan (Diovan, Novartis), the attention deficit drug lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (Vyvanse, Shire), insulin glargine injection (Lantus Solostar, sanofi-aventis),...
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Generic medications are one of the most effective ways to save healthcare dollars at the pharmacy.Not all drugs are available generically, but those that are have exactly the same active ingredients and therapeutic effects as brand name drugs, and can cost 30% to 80% less. The FDA also ...
Treatment for MDR-TB or XDR-TB usually requires 3 to 5 drugs for extended treatment periods (6 to 12 months): later-generation fluoroquinolones (i.e., moxifloxacin), bedaquiline (Sirturo), linezolid (Zyvox), clofazimine, cycloserine, pretomanid are options, although other agents may be used....