Purpose: Data collected from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Freedom of Information Act are presented to help clinicians understand the data prompting the black-box warning for ...

Droperidol was a first-line, highly effective agent for the treatment of PONV for over 30 years. It has the most postmarketing surveillance data of any of the currently used antiemetic agents.

And only a fraction of patients have their hypertension well-controlled, meaning there’s a need for novel strategies. The ...

A new study by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine shows that only 3.5 years of intensive blood pressure ...

I was recently prescribed high blood pressure medication. My routine was to take the pills before bed, but I’m finding when I ...

According to the American Heart Association, all people with high blood pressure (typically 130/80 mmHg or higher) should monitor their blood pressure at home. This can help your doctor confirm ...

Nov. 21, 2024 — Scientists have discovered how long-term treatment of high blood pressure with commonly prescribed drugs can destroy the kidney's ability to filter and purify blood. The finding ...

In an analysis of health data from 130million people, British researchers found medications which could potentially increase, ...

Blood pressure and heart rate (pulse) are two important vital signs measured during a healthcare visit. Blood pressure (BP) is a measure of the force of blood on the blood vessel walls. Blood vessels ...

Hepatitis C can be transmitted when blood that carries the virus comes into contact with the blood of someone who does not have the virus. This can occur if people share needles or personal care ...

Although low blood pressure (otherwise known as hypotension) rarely requires treatment, it may need so if there are symptoms like severe dizziness or fainting. The treatment varies by the cause and ...