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If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.
About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.
The strongest synthetic topical retinoid drug available, tazarotene, is used to treat sun-damaged skin, acne, and psoriasis.
A serious new warning has been established for pregnant women against taking ACE inhibitors during pregnancy. In the study, the risk of major birth defects in children whose mothers took ACE inhibitors during the first trimester was nearly three times higher than in children whose mothers didn't take ACE inhibitors. Physicians can prescribe alternative medications for pregnant women who have symptoms of high blood pressure.