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Dapagliflozin, sold under the brand names Farxiga (US) and Forxiga (EU) among others, is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 10 ] It is also used to treat adults with heart failure and chronic kidney disease .
Dapagliflozin, (brand name Forxiga), was approved by the EU in 2012, the first SGLT2 inhibitor approved anywhere. [28] It was approved for use in the United States under the brand name Farxiga in January 2014. [29] Empagliflozin, approved in the United States in August 2014, under the brand name Jardiance by Boehringer Ingelheim. [30]
Many of these individuals have also self-prescribed herbal medications and over-the-counter drugs. This polypharmacy, in combination with geriatric status, may increase the risk of drug interactions or adverse drug reactions. [8] Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes arise with older age, impairing their ability to metabolize and respond ...
The CDC released new COVID-19 vaccination guidelines for people 65 and up and those who are immunocompromised: Get two shots. Experts explain.
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Here are some psychological ED conditions men 65 and up should be aware of: Depression . In a meta-analysis of nearly 170,000 men across 48 studies, patients with depression had a 39 percent ...
The prevalence of polypharmacy is estimated to be between 10% and 90% depending on the definition used, the age group studied, and the geographic location. [10] Polypharmacy continues to grow in importance because of aging populations. Many countries are experiencing a fast growth of the older population, 65 years and older.
The standard deduction for those over age 65 in 2023 (filing tax year 2022) is $14,700 for singles, $27,300 for married filing jointly if only one partner is over 65 (or $28,700 if both are), and ...