Bempedoic acid is a novel class of medicine that has got FDA approval in February 2020. It is used to treat patients with hyperlipidemia who do not achieve their target lipid levels despite maximally tolerated doses of statins. Bempedoic acid Uses: It is approved for the treatment of patients who have an established cardiovascular atherosclerotic … Read more
Sacituzumab marketed by the brand name of Trodelvy (Gilead Sciences) is FDA approved for the treatment of patients with advanced breast cancer and urothelial cancer. Trodelvy mechanism of action in the treatment of these cancers is a little complicated to understand. It is therefore important to define a few terminologies before discussing the MOA of … Read more
Black fungus is a serious disease and infection occurring in COVID-19 patients means 100% death! Safe and cost-effective drug treatment of black fungus (also called black mold and mucormycosis) is almost nonexistent. Only three antifungal medicines are currently available to treat black fungus. The commonly used antifungal drugs such as itraconazole, fluconazole, and voriconazole are … Read more
The Latest Treatment of IBS with Constipation is discussed here. It is important to treat concomitant anxiety and use adequate dietary fiber before initiating these novel drugs. IBS overview: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a very common condition that primarily affects young individuals. It is a chronic idiopathic condition that is defined as recurrent abdominal … Read more
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 analog that is 94% identical to the endogenous human GLP-1. It is available in the form of injections as Ozempic and Wegovy and as oral medicine by the brand name of Rybelsus. It is used to treat patients with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 as an adjunct to diet and exercise. Recently, … Read more
The Treatment of Constipation with Medicines Including the Latest Drugs is discussed here. It is important to note that lifestyle modification including adequate water intake, regular exercise, and adequate fiber intake is essential before initiating treatment of constipation with medicines and drugs. Constipation definition: Constipation is the passage of stools that are either harder than … Read more