Univ. of the Pacific researchers discover possible opioid crisis breakthrough
Researchers at University of the Pacific in Stockton have developed a long-acting opioid overdose-reversal drug-delivery system that could save lives.
FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Journavx for short-term pain that often follows surgery or injuries.
Non-opioid pain medication OK’d by FDA; Journavx could help blunt fentanyl addiction
Almost 1,200 people in Kern County have died from fentanyl overdoses since 2018, including 171 in 2024 and an all-time high of 294 the year before, according to updated numbers from the Kern County ...
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FDA Approves New Non-Opioid Painkiller for Acute Pain-What to Know!
A massive stride has been made in the pain medication industry. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Thursday its approval of a non-opioid treatment for moderate to severe acute pain ...
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New FDA-Approved Painkiller Is a Safer Alternative to Opioids
The FDA has approved a new type of painkiller that doesn't come with the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioids.
FDA approves new pain medicine as opioid alternative. What to know about Journavx
The FDA has approved Journavx, a pain medication, offering a safer alternative to opioids. Learn about its benefits and side effects.
A long-awaited alternative to opioids is on the FDA doorstep. Can Vertex seal the deal?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ non-opioid pain medication is up for FDA approval this week. Other drugmakers have found safer ...
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5 ways to eliminate dosing errors
in which dose calculation errors are the most common type of medication errors. It’s all too easy to see how calculations can be complicated in an emergency response. Put yourself in a cardiac ...
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Dosing Details for Strattera
The usual Strattera (atomoxetine) dosage for ADHD is 80 milligrams per day. Specific dosages may vary depending on factors like your age and other medications you may be taking. It’s important ...
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Purdue’s Sacklers Back New Bankruptcy Settlement for Opioid Lawsuits
Purdue Pharma’s Sackler family owners are offering to increase their financial contribution to a bankruptcy settlement of opioid lawsuits while accepting some exposure to future litigation ...
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Purdue's Sacklers offer to increase contribution in new opioid settlement, WSJ reports
Jan 13 (Reuters) - The Sackler family owners of Purdue Pharma are offering to increase their financial contribution to a bankruptcy settlement of opioid lawsuits, while agreeing to some exposure ...
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Is micro-dosing Ozempic really a side effect-free way to lose weight?
The latest buzz is around a way to achieve weight loss, without the extreme negative effects and high cost: by micro-dosing the drug. “Micro-dosing typically involves starting with lower-than ...