The Newer Prescription Drugs Every nurse should have some familiarity with prescription drugs, and what their purpose is. The problem with that is that new drugs can pop up by the dozens in a day, so it’s a challenge to keep up with them. New drugs are not just invented and then sold to consumers; they can go through years of testing before being approved. Once new drugs are available, unfortunately the cost can be extremely high. Depending on the patent, the generic will be developed as soon as allowed, which can be years away. Osteoporosis This condition affects women that are post-menopausal. Bones become weak and brittle, and it can have devastating effects on the body. You may notice a hump in between shoulder blades, and the pain can take a toll on day to day activities. OTymlos is a new synthetic drug derived from the human hormone protein. This particular drug designed to combat osteoporosis, and keep bones strong and healthy for a longer period of time. This Injection is generally prescribed for women over the age of 64, a doctor will discuss benefits and risks. You will always want to make note of the patient’s age, as this product is not intended for pre-menopausal women. Advanced Stage Lung Cancer Lung cancer can be devastating, not only for the patient, but for the family as well. Difficulty breathing is a very crippling situation, and anything that can improve this for patients is worth a try. Alunbrig is a new drug that is designed to treat drug-resistant non-small cell lung cancer. For many patients, prior to the release of this drug, the treatments were stopped, however there is evidence that supports this drug prolonging life. Leukemia (acute) Depending on the advancement of Leukemia, the patient can often go into remission, however for acute leukemia, this is a rare occurrence. The introduction of Rydapt is changing that. Rydapt is available in pill for only acute cases of leukemia. Related: As a Nursing Student, what Extracurricular Activities are Beneficial? Crohn’s& Ulcerative Colitis
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