What Does Premarin Treat?

Premarin is prescribed to help alleviate some of the problems that come with the onset of menopause as women age. It comes in two forms – Premarin Vaginal Cream is a cream containing conjugated estrogens that can be used to alleviate discomfort in the skin around and inside the vagina, as well as loss of […]

What are the benefits of Trelegy Ellipta?

Trelegy Ellipta is the most advanced form of treatment currently prescribed for people suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It is usually recommended once the condition has progressed from the earlier stage of mild symptoms into the more severe stages, all the way through to stage four when airflow becomes highly limited, and quality […]

Does Ofev increase life expectancy?

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (often referred to as IPF) is a condition characterized by pulmonary hypertension, in which the lungs become scarred, and breathing becomes increasingly difficult. Patients develop a chronic, progressive and irreversible decline in lung function. The term ‘idiopathic’ indicates that there is no clear indication of what causes the scarring. IPF affects about […]

Do I Need a Prescription for Lipitor?

Yes, you do need a prescription for Lipitor. When you are sourcing your essential medications for which your doctor has written a prescription, beware of anyone that offers to supply the drugs without sighting a copy of that prescription. Even if this is simply a repeat prescription and you have previously shown the pharmacy the […]

Is Eliquis by Prescription Only?

Eliquis (generic name: apixaban) is a prescription-only medication used to reduce the risk of blood clots in people who suffer from atrial fibrillation. As well, it is prescribed as a post-surgical medication for people who have had hip or knee replacement operations, in order to reduce the risk of blood clots forming and resulting in […]

What Are the Side Effects of Creon?

People who have been diagnosed as suffering from Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) may have been prescribed the drug Creon. EPI occurs when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough digestive enzymes and as a result the body can’t properly digest the food into nutrients. The normal pancreas makes three key digestive enzymes – lipase (which breaks down […]

Which is Safer Xarelto or Eliquis?

Xarelto (generic name: rivaroxaban) and Eliquis (generic name: apixaban) are two very similar drugs that are prescribed for patients who need blood-thinning medications and Have recently undergone knee or hip replacement surgery Are diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat) Had a pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs) Had a stroke Had a heart […]

Repurposing Drugs for Fast-Track Approval

Bringing new drugs to market is a long, complicated and extremely expensive process. In some ways, this has created the Catch-22 situation that many people complain about. Big pharma is accused of holding too tight a grip on the market and exploiting their near-monopoly on supply. Still, on the other hand, only gigantic corporations with […]

What Does the Drug Myrbetriq Do?

Myrbetriq (generic name: mirabegron) is the most frequently prescribed slow-release generic tablet used to treat the condition known as overactive bladder (OAB) in adults. The medication is also used to treat neurogenic detrusor overactivity.  People suffering from bladder control may experience symptoms of urgency, frequency and leakage in passing urine.  Overactive bladder is a condition […]

What does Breo Ellipta Treat? And How Long Should You Use Breo Ellipta?

Breo Ellipta (generic name: fluticasone furoate and vilanterol inhalation powder) is an inhaled medication containing long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) and corticosteroid drugs. It is prescribed as a treatment for two conditions – asthma in adults aged 18 years and older and in cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to treat symptoms such as bronchitis […]