Basaglar KwikPen

What is Basaglar KwikPen? Basaglar KwikPen is an insulin product used to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients (1-14 years) with type 1 diabetes and adults with type 2 diabetes. It contains insulin glargine, a long-acting insulin analog that helps regulate blood sugar levels. The KwikPen device allows for easy and precise dosing of the medication. Basaglar is a biosimilar to Lantus (glargine), meaning it has a similar mechanism of action and pharmacological profile, but may not be identical in terms of minor molecular differences....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson

Bedaquiline

What is Bedaquiline? Bedaquiline is an anti-tuberculosis medication used in the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). It works by inhibiting the enzyme ATP synthase, which is essential for the growth and survival of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Bedaquiline is typically administered orally once daily for 14 days to newly diagnosed patients with MDR-TB or for up to 1 year in previously treated patients who have failed previous therapies. It has been shown to improve treatment outcomes and reduce mortality rates among patients with MDR-TB....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson

Bempedoic

What is Bempedoic? Bempedoic (Nexletol) is an oral tablet used in combination with statin therapy to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes, in adults at high risk. It belongs to a class of drugs known as ATP citrate lyase inhibitors. Bempedoic works by blocking the production of cholesterol in the liver, thereby reducing levels of “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson

Bempedoic acid

What is Bempedoic acid? Bempedoic acid is an oral, once-daily cholesterol-lowering agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as apolipoprotein A-I modulators. It works by inhibiting adenosine triphosphate-citrate lyase (ATP-citrate lyase), a key enzyme in the biosynthesis of cholesterol in the liver. Bempedoic acid is used to lower levels of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and apolipoprotein B in patients with hypercholesterolemia who are at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, often in combination with other lipid-lowering therapies such as statins....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson

Benazepril

What is Benazepril? Benazepril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, classified as a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels and lowering blood pressure, which in turn increases the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the heart. Benazepril is used primarily for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, and to protect kidney function in patients with diabetes. What is Benazepril used for? Benazepril is an oral medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to protect the kidneys from damage caused by diabetes-related kidney disease....

October 3, 2024 · 3 min · Michael Henderson