Hospitals must start using smart intravenous (IV) infusion technology to its full potential if they are to prevent dangerous drug errors, University of Manchester researchers have found. Smart pumps, ...

It's a sad and inconvenient fact that many drugs have to be administered in the form of a slow intravenous (IV) drip, as opposed to a single quick injection. That may be about to change, however, ...

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and, at times, results in major damage to your liver. The virus that causes it spreads through blood and other bodily fluids. If you ...

More than three-quarters of lupus patients taking obinutuzumab (Gazvya) had a significant improvement in their symptoms after a year on the drug, researchers reported March 6 in The New England ...

Purpose: The frequency of drug administration errors and incompatibilities between intravenous drugs before and after an intervention in an intensive care unit (ICU) is discussed. Methods: Critically ...

The automation technology, designed by health tech company Omnicell, compounds sterile medications on site, allowing the health system to effectively deliver medication to patients and reduce costs ...

A new study has found that specific regions of the brain are activated after a drug is taken intravenously but not when the same drug is taken orally, with increased activity correlating to an ...

Credit: Hikma. The treatment is indicated for shorter-term use (5 days or less). Care should be taken when prescribing and preparing Combogesic IV so that dosing errors are avoided. Combogesic ® IV ...

IV therapy for weight loss involves administering vitamins, minerals, or medications directly into your vein. There are no official guidelines for its use in weight loss, and very limited research ...

Pain medications after surgery may include opioids, anesthetics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and other types of medications. Taking pain medications after surgery can help people ...