Relapse Patterns in Chronic Hep B After Halting Treatment
Chronic hepatitis B patients who discontinued tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF, Viread) after achieving viral suppression had higher rates of clinical relapse compared to those who stopped entecavir, a global retrospective study found. At 6 and 24 months, clinical relapse rates after stopping TDF grew from 31% to 58%, which was significantly higher than after entecavir […]
Guanfacine: ADHD & Hypertension Uses, Warnings, Side Effects, Dosage
Generic Name: guanfacine Brand Names: Intuniv, Tenex (discontinued brand) Drug Class: Alpha2 Adrenergic Agonists; ADHD Agents What is guanfacine, and what is it used for? Guanfacine is a medication that belongs to the drug class alpha2 adrenergic agents, used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. […]