Back to basics: diuretics as first-line agents in the treatment of hypertension

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted to compare the safety and efficacy of low-dose diuretics with those of five active first-line therapies for major cardiovascular disease endpoints and all cause mortality. The conclusion states that low-dose siuretics are the most effective first-line treatment for reducing the risk of CVD morbidity and mortality.

Renal Diuretic Preparations, Hypertension, Diuretics, Cookery for hypertensives

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Assessment of geriatric information on the drug label for commonly prescribed drugs in older people

Article Abstract:

A study examining the extent to which drugs commonly used in older people contain information about prescribing them to elderly depending on product labeling is presented.

Usage, Labeling, Warning labels

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The cost effect of newer medication adoption in an older Medicaid cohort

Article Abstract:

The increase in Medicaid costs on inclusion of new medications thereunder is analyzed. The study is based on drugs prescription of elderly persons.

Product development, Commodity & service prices, Medicaid, Administration of Public Health Programs, Health aspects, Economic aspects, Prices and rates, Company pricing policy

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