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Drug Pipeline
Sys. Review
Calcium channel blockers cause rare pulmonary toxicity at standard doses but increase risk during overdose
Calcium Channel Blockers Linked to Rare Lung Issues in Overdose
This systematic review examines the incidence and mechanisms of pulmonary toxicity associated with calcium channel blockers (CCBs). While pu…
While calcium channel blockers are generally well-tolerated, some reports link specific types to rare cases of lung fluid buildup.
Frontiers
Sep 22, 2026
Drug Pipeline
Cohort
Retrospective analysis of 41,775 reports identifies signals for cognitive disorders with 50 medications including finasteride and diltiazem
Analysis of 50 drugs shows statistical links to cognitive issues in vulnerable groups
This retrospective disproportionality analysis examined 41,775 reports from the FDA, JADER, and WHO VigiAccess databases (2004–2024) involvi…
74% of 50 drugs linked to cognitive issues in reports lack FDA warnings, with signals stronger in vulnerable groups like children and senior…
Frontiers
Apr 19, 2026
Drug Pipeline
Cohort
Apixaban Plasma Levels Elevated in Medicare Patients Taking CYP3A4 and P-gp Inhibitors
Higher Drug Levels Mean More Bleeding Risk
This pilot cohort study evaluated 35 Medicare patients with atrial fibrillation receiving apixaban 5mg BID.
Taking common heart rhythm drugs with apixaban raises blood levels and increases the risk of serious bleeding that can lead to hospitalizati…
medRxiv
Apr 19, 2026