Idebenone Works in a form of Hereditary Blindness

Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy, a hereditary blindness may get better with Idebenone. Amplify’d from http://www.smartplanet.com Called Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy, this blindness is a disease of the mitochondria – the energy-generating power plants of our cells – inherited from the mother. It usually strikes men in their 20s, and total blindness sets in within 6 […]

Some Painkiller Drugs may Harm Patients with Heart Disease

Many analgesics in group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) act by inhibiting the COX (Cyclo-oxygenage) enzymes; responsible for producing inflammation inducing chemicals/molecules.. But inhibition of COX enzymes also inhibits some good molecules, those keep the circulation in a healthy state. That effect may cause increase in cardiac events, after long term use; specially in a […]

Why Not Generic Drugs in India?

When FDA approves generic drugs, why the the same can not be made popular in India. Is it a mindset of doctors in India or obligation towards the manufacturers of branded drugs? Why the “Jana Ousadhi” programme is not that popular? Ultimately we need cheaper drugs for everybody. Amplify’d from http://www.medpagetoday.com FDA Approves Generic Levofloxacin […]

Dolosetron in Chemotherapy

Be careful while using dolosetron to prevent chemotherapy related nausea and vomiting. Amplify’d from http://www.medpagetoday.com FDA Warns About Arrhythmias With Nausea Drug WASHINGTON — The FDA is warning against use of the injectable form of dolasetron mesylate (Anzemet) to prevent nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing cancer chemotherapy, as new data indicate the drug can […]