Sovaldi (sofosbuvir) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for hepatitis C in adults and some children. Sovaldi comes as oral tablets and oral pellets that are typically taken once per day. The ...

Latisse (bimatoprost) is a prescription drug that’s used for eyelash growth. The drug comes as a liquid solution that’s applied to the eyelids once per night. The active ingredient in Latisse is ...

Imodium (loperamide) is a brand-name, over-the-counter (OTC) medication that’s used to treat the symptoms of diarrhea in adults and some children. Imodium comes in several forms that are taken as ...

Trexall (methotrexate) is a prescription oral tablet that’s used to treat certain types of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis. How often you take Trexall depends on the condition it’s being ...

The drug, Kisunla, made by Eli Lilly, is the latest in a new class of treatments that could modestly slow cognitive decline in initial stages of the disease but also carry safety risks. By Pam Belluck ...

Despite significant progress in medicinal chemistry and life sciences research, drug discovery and development remain slow and expensive, taking on average approximately 15 years and US$2 billion to ...

Have you ever tried to fill a prescription only to be turned away by your pharmacy because it’s out of stock? Drug shortages happen when there’s not enough supply of a drug to meet current or expected ...

Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) is a T-cell–mediated severe cutaneous adverse reaction characterized by rash, fever, internal organ involvement, and systemic ...