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Top 20 Drugs with US Patent Expiry in 2023 Based on Total Sales Value

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Company: AstraZeneca First Approval Date: Jul 31, 2009 Generic Name: Saxagliptin Patent Expiration: Jan 2023 2022 Sales: $257M Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Onglyza is a member of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor class of oral hypoglycemics used combined with diet and exercise for managing type 2 diabetes.

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OTC antiemetic medications: Relief for nausea and vomiting

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Antihistamines work by blocking the effects of histamine , a chemical released by your body’s immune system. Antiemetics may also reduce radiation-associated or chemotherapy-induced nausea resulting from cancer treatment. Antihistamines When you think about antihistamines , allergy medications may come to mind.

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15 home remedies for mouth sores (and what to do if they don’t work)

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Echinacea Echinacea is an herbal remedy and dietary supplement that is believed to reduce inflammation and boost the immune system. According to one study , topical vitamin E helped treat oral mucositis —the swelling or irritation of tissues inside the mouth– in patients who were undergoing chemotherapy.

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Olanzapine interactions to avoid

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While it can be used to manage many mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia , it also plays a role in the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. For these reasons, olanzapine is not approved for the treatment of dementia-related psychosis.

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How Does Carnitine Support Hashimoto’s?

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28,29-33) Gut infections can impact nutrient absorption, metabolism, mitochondrial health, and the immune system. (28) These types of infections impact the immune system and can become triggers for autoimmunity; they can also disrupt ongoing metabolic processes. 2009 Sep;63(9):1098-105. Keller U, van der Wal C, Seliger G, et al.