Browsing: Medication & Drugs

Ozempic’s slimming effects have made it a viral sensation, but this diabetes drug comes with risks that go beyond nausea.

Blue-tinted vision after taking Viagra? Cyanopsia is a rare but real visual side effect linked to how sildenafil affects the retina’s light-sensing cells.ww

Obesity remains one of Singapore’s most neglected heart risk factors, despite its proven link to cardiovascular disease. With stigma and policy lagging behind science, experts argue for urgent, systemic change.

The SMC suspended dermatologist Dr Khoo Boo Peng after his patient developed rare side effect pancytopenia from azathioprine, highlighting gaps in patient care, testing and monitoring.

A new ultrasound technique could help creatine – best known for its bodybuilding benefits – cross the blood-brain barrier and restore cognitive function.

Novel compound PP405 shows early promise in treating hair loss. Could this topical medication be the breakthrough men and women have been waiting for?

With limited treatment options for late-stage gastric cancer, a new targeted therapy – zolbetuximab – recently approved in Singapore is giving patients a reason to hope.

Suzetrigine, a non-opioid pain reliever recently approved in the U.S., targets pain at the source without the risk of addiction. Can it change pain management for good?

Malaysia’s booming medical tourism industry offers affordable yet high-quality care, attracting patients worldwide – even across the border, Singapore. Here’s what to look out for before seeking treatment in Malaysia.

Zyrtec-D, a combination of antihistamine and decongestant, is no longer available in Singapore.  While GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) informed healthcare professionals about…