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NEWS: Direct-acting Antiviral (DAA) treatment for Hepatitis C risks Hepatitis B reactivation

6th February 2017 Mark Ward

Direct-acting Antiviral (DAA) treatment for Hepatitis C risks Hepatitis B reactivation 03 February 2017 New guidance from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) advises that all hepatitis C patients should be screened for hepatitis B before starting treatment with new Direct-acting Antivirals (DAAs). If patients are infected with both viruses this does not preclude treatment but this should be […]

Answers About Grapefruit and Drug Interactions

17th January 2017 Mark Ward

Answers About Grapefruit and Drug Interactions by Dr. Stephen Sinatra Filed Under: General Health, Q&As, Heart Health QUESTION: HOW DOES GRAPEFRUIT JUICE AND MEDICATION INTERACT? The grapefruit juice and drug interactions arise because grapefruit contains a compound called bergamottin, which blocks the action of an enzyme in the liver. (Cytochrome P450 3A4, in case you’re interested.) This enzyme is also involved in […]

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WFH: Drugs that can cause bleeding

19th October 2016 Mark Ward

Drugs that can cause bleeding People with bleeding disorders should avoid aspirin and other drugs that can cause bleeding. This list of drugs that can cause bleeding does not include drugs that have to be given as injections or intravenous infusions. The generic or “chemical” names are given since the brand names or marketing names differ between countries. While every […]

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