Hematology/Oncology Drug News

Oravig available for oropharyngeal candidiasis

August 25, 2010

Strativa has made available Oravig (miconazole buccal tablets) for the treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC) in patients ≥16 years of age.
 

Shelf life of Hizentra extended from 18 to 24 months

August 18, 2010

The FDA has approved a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) to extend the shelf life of Hizentra (immune globulin subcutaneous [Human] 20% Liquid, from CSL Behring) from 18 to 24 months.
 

NovoSeven RT 8mg vial approved for hemophilia A or B

August 11, 2010

The FDA has approved NovoSeven RT (coagulation Factor VIIa [recombinant] room temperature stable, from Novo Nordisk) in an 8mg vial size.
 

Xyntha prefilled dual-chamber syringe approved for hemophilia A treatment

August 10, 2010

Pfizer announced that the FDA has approved a prefilled dual-chamber syringe for administration of Xyntha (antihemophilic factor [recombinant]).
 

Single vial formulation of Taxotere approved

August 05, 2010

Sanofi-aventis announced that the FDA has approved a one-vial formulation of Taxotere (docetaxel injection concentrate).
 

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TRIBENZOR 20/5/12.5mg

8/26/2010

Daiichi Sankyo
Pharmacological Class: Antihypertensive (angio­tensin 2 receptor blocker + dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker + thiazide diuretic).
Active Ingredient(s): Olmesartan medoxomil 20mg, amlodipine (as besylate) 5mg, hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 12.5mg; tabs.
Indication: Hypertension. Not for initial therapy.
 

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New guidelines from ASTRO for whole breast irradiation

Bryant Furlow, BA September 02, 2010

The American Society for Radiation oncology says that for some patients with early-stage breast cancer, WBI hypofractionation is as effective as conventional radiation therapy regimens.
 

Accessing information, staying in touch, finding helpful resources: Social media for cancer survivors

Bette Weinstein Kaplan September 02, 2010

Social media is not just about Facebook anymore. Now, it's also about surviving cancer.
 

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