Auvelity Approved by FDA as Novel Treatment for Depression
Auvelity is a new, oral medication approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. Auvelity combines two medications, dextromethorphan and bupropion, into one pill taken by mouth. Dextromethorphan is an...
Azelastine Nasal Spray Now Available Over the Counter
Azelastine is an antihistamine medication that works to relieve allergy symptoms like nasal congestion, sneezing, runny, and itchy nose by blocking a chemical called “histamine”. Azelastine has been available as a prescription nasal spray called Astelin since 2000. In...
Treating Chronic Pain More Safely
Non-opioid medications in combination with non-pharmacologic interventions are preferred for treatment of chronic pain. However, when treatment with opioids is indicated, buprenorphine may be preferred over full agonist opioids (i.e. heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone,...
The Light Adjustable Lens: Test Drive Your Vision
Cataract surgery is the most common type of eye surgery performed worldwide. It involves removing the old hazy lens from the eye and replacing it with a new clear one. The lens is chosen based on the optics of the eye and the patient’s desired vision. Historically,...
