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Posted in: Drug Alerts
On: 18th May 2012 1:40pm The FDA notified healthcare professionals that it is aware of the study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reporting a small increase in cardiovascular deaths, and in the risk of death from any cause, in people treated with a 5-day course of azithromycin compared to persons treated with amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, or no drug. The agency is reviewing results from this study and will communicate any new information related to this risk once it has completed its review. |
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Posted in: Drug Alerts
On: 16th May 2012 1:53am The FDA announced that it has completed its evaluation of a report of a patient who died after the first dose of the multiple sclerosis drug Gilenya (fingolimod). The agency has also evaluated additional clinical trials and postmarket data for Gilenya, including reports of patients who died of cardiovascular events and unknown causes. |
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Posted In: News
On: 14th May 2012 1:03pm After a prolonged period of shortage, Cal-Heparine ampoules provided by Amoun Pharmaceuticals, are now again available. |
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