Are you taking a common heart attack pill? It might not help you, study saysTwo large trials offer conflicting evidence on the benefits of beta-blockers for heart attack patients with normal heart function. While on...
30 Aug, 2025, 03.07 PM IST
Think you are eating healthy? These 7 habits could be raising your blood sugarMaintaining stable blood sugar is crucial for overall health. EatingWell reports that surprising habits like unmanaged stress, intense exer...
02 Jul, 2025, 12.34 AM IST
Health body issues safety warning about commonly-used BP and heart medicinesBeta-blockers, used for irregular heartbeat and hypertension, can cause dangerously low potassium levels, known as hypokalaemia, according ...
08 Jan, 2025, 03.39 PM IST
Ipca launches new topical therapy against diabetic foot ulcerIpca Laboratories introduced Diulcus, a topical gel designed to treat diabetic foot ulcers, priced at Rs 1365 per pack. The gel is based on...
16 Aug, 2024, 09.48 PM IST
IPC issues alert on painkiller drug nimesulide over adverse reactionPharma standards body Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has issued a drug safety alert over nimesulide, saying the pill can trigger ras...
12 Apr, 2024, 01.02 AM IST
Nature’s chill pills: You do not need Khloe Kardashian’s beta-blockers, try these food items to manage anxiety, control heart rateNatural beta-blockers can also help with hypertension.
16 Oct, 2023, 12.50 PM IST
Epic saga of Cipla: How a swadeshi Robin Hood took on Big Pharma of the WestCipla has been closely associated with India's struggle for independence, with Khwaja Abdul Hamied forming the company in 1935. For the Big...
06 Aug, 2023, 12.48 PM IST
Beta Blockers – A discovery that transformed cardiac disease management!The advent of selective beta-blockers has transformed cardiovascular medicine by providing clinicians with a range of tailored treatment op...
13 Jun, 2023, 07.22 PM IST
From anaesthesia to penicillin: Drugs that changed the world, for better or worseIt's a good reminder that today's wonder drug may be tomorrow's problem drug.
19 Aug, 2022, 06.13 PM IST
Pollution isn't the only reason. Exercise, money problems & job stress can also trigger asthmaExposure to strong smells such as perfumes and odours can also trigger asthma in patients.
03 May, 2022, 05.14 PM IST
Covid can increase ED risk by nearly 6 times, common ailments men shouldn't ignoreDiabetes and liver disease can also affect sexual health in men.
21 Jun, 2021, 06.45 PM IST
World Asthma Day: Air pollution alone causes respiratory disorder, and other myths bustedThe inflammatory disorder causes swelling of airways lining, leading to narrowing of airways and reduced expiratory air flow.
07 May, 2019, 04.41 PM IST
This longevity protein may help develop therapies for diabetes, obesity and cancerThe Klotho proteins are located on the surface of cells of specific tissues.
20 Jan, 2018, 05.56 PM IST
AstraZeneca sells ageing beta-blocker to Recordati for $300 mlnAstraZeneca, which retains rights to the beta-blocker outside Europe, will continue to manufacture and ship product to Recordati under a su...
22 May, 2017, 01.46 PM IST
Soon, this blood pressure drug may help treat skin cancerA drug called carvedilol shows some protective effects against skin cancer, according to researchers.
25 Apr, 2017, 09.36 AM IST
Dichotomy between patent law and practiceIndia's Patents Act is globally appreciated, but the authorities here are flouting it themselves.
24 Feb, 2009, 01.18 AM IST
- Wanbury acquires Spanish drugmaker for Rs 240 cr
Wanbury on Monday said it has agreed to acquire Spanish drugmaker Industria Farmaceutica Cantabri’s branded generic business for Rs 240 cro...
17 Oct, 2006, 03.11 AM IST