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Nov 5th, 2009
In an attempt to reduce the deaths and serious health problems caused by misuse of medication, the FDA is trying to identify the most serious threats and find ways to avoid them.
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Nov 2nd, 2009
Drugs used to treat GERD (gastroesophageal reflux) and laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) may cause unexpected side effects and complications, according to a new report published in Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery. These additional adverse effects are in addition to the ones normally associated with use of proton pump inhibitors, which include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dry mouth, constipation, nausea, rash, and flatulence.
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Oct 26th, 2009
Investigators have stated that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has permitted certain cancer drugs to stay on the market after follow-up studies demonstrated they didn't extend patients' lives.
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Oct 19th, 2009
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Colcrys (colchicine, USP) at the end of July 2009 for the treatment of acute gout flares when taken at the first sign of a flare. It has now been approved for prophylaxis (prevention) of gout flares.
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Oct 19th, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has delayed approval for denosumab, a new medication for preventing post-menopausal osteoporosis. The regulatory agency is requesting a new clinical program and further information on the post-marketing surveillance program for the drug, which will bear the brand name Prolia. The FDA has also requested an update on all safety data related to denosumab.
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Oct 18th, 2009
Walmart.com announced this week that it has launched a wide assortment of top-selling personal care products, including health and beauty items and some over-the-counter medications that will be available for home delivery.
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Oct 17th, 2009
How should you dispose of unneeded or expired medications? This question is answered by a variety of state websites and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which has just launched a web page for consumers on medication disposal. There is a difference between the FDA site and most state websites, so consumers may do well to consult their own state’s disposal options as well as those offered by the FDA.
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Oct 2nd, 2009
Yesterday, the company who makes BOTOX, Allergan, filed a lawsuit contending that the Government's legal position regarding active marketing to doctors for off-label use violates the First Amendment and is inconsistent with the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act.
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Sep 29th, 2009
Dragon Link (International) Trading Company Ltd, a licensed wholesaler of pharmaceutical products, is recalling products which were found to have contained manganese level in excess.
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Sep 29th, 2009
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a very complicated disease. It affects the body’s immune system, involving the body’s organs, kidneys, brain, lungs, joints, blood, and skin. In fact, some experts believe that it may be as many as five different diseases, writes the Wall Street Journal. Lupus is difficult to treat because of the various signs and symptoms associated with the disorder. The company Human Genome has developed a drug called Benlysta. If this drug is approved by the FDA, it may cost patients $20,000 a year.