According to the ADA, approximately 30.3 million Americans had diabetes in 2015. Even more surprising is that at that time, about 193,000 Americans under the age of 20 were diagnosed with diabetes. While type 1 diabetes is a life-long illness, type 2 diabetes is often developed over time and becomes symptomatic at a later age [...]
What Are Patient Assistance Programs? The uninsured rate in the United States has peaked at a 4 year high in 2019, sitting at 13.7 from late 2018, going into 2019. There are millions of Americans who are uninsured and many more who are underinsured—meaning they have limited coverage and high deductibles. This gap in the [...]
ProAir (also known as albuterol/salbutamol) is used in the prevention and treatment of wheezing and shortness of breath that is brought on by breathing problems such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is known as a fast-acting or quick relief drug, meaning it is intended to work almost immediately to relieve symptoms and distress. [...]
What is Chantix? Chantix (varenicline) is a medication that is an aid to help people quit smoking. Chantix functions principally in two ways: the first is that it activates certain portions in the brain that are affected by nicotine. It hits receptors known as nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. These parts of the brain are stimulated in [...]
What is Januvia? Januvia (sitagliptin) is a medication intended to treat type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels in addition to exercise and dietary control. It is a highly effective and often prescribed medication, thankfully for those who are experiencing financial difficulties or are spread thin from requiring multiple medications, Januvia is available to [...]
What is Venofer? Venofer is administered via injection. This injection contains iron sucrose, which is a form of iron. Iron is critical for a host of functions in the body, most importantly for transporting oxygen in the blood. Venofer is only used to treat anemia that is caused by kidney disease. What is Anemia? Anemia [...]
What is Activella? Activella is a combination medication that contains two female hormones: a type of estrogen (typically estradiol) and a progestin—in this case, norethindrone. This medication is used to alleviate the symptoms of menopause which are a result of the body producing less estrogen. Estrogen supplementation can cause cancer in the uterus, therefore a [...]
What is Tasmar? Tasmar is a medication that is used in conjunction with several other medications in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease—namely levodopa and carbidopa. The generic name for this medication is Tolcapone. Tasmar is part of a drug class called COMT inhibitors. Tasmar blocks a natural enzyme in the body (COMT enzyme) which breaks [...]
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a central nervous system stimulant. Vyvanse takes effect by altering chemicals in the brain and nerves that are responsible for hyperactivity and impulse control. Both of those are traditional hallmarks of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). What is ADHD and How Does Vyvanse Help? ADHD is a condition that is identified by [...]
Januvia – also known as sitagliptin – is a drug that is used to control high blood sugar levels in patients that have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Even though the release of a generic version is slated for 2022, the cost of Januvia has remained relatively high since its introduction into the marketplace; [...]
