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BioThrax Administration Schedule Changed

The FDA has approved a change to the administration schedule of BioThrax (anthrax vaccine adsorbed) to a three-dose primary series of IM injections at 0, 1, and 6 months.
 

Post-SES Implantation, Statins Prevent Late Revascularization

For patients who undergo sirolimus-eluting stent (SES) implantation, use of statin therapy is associated with a reduced risk of late target lesion revascularization (TLR).
 

Rituximab Little Use in Resistant Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome

The anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, rituximab, added to prednisone and calcineurin inhibitors, does not provide any additional benefit in terms of reduced proteinuria in the treatment of children with resistant idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS).
 

New Meningitis B Vaccine Strongly Immunogenic

A new meningococcus serogroup B vaccine is strongly immunogenic against multiple strains and well tolerated in healthy adolescents.
 

School Vaccination Requirements Up Coverage

Middle school entry vaccination requirements may increase coverage for adolescent vaccines, but education-only requirements do not appear to have an impact.
 

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BENLYSTA

3/31/2011

Human Genome Sciences and GlaxoSmithKline
Pharmacological Class: Biologic (human IgG1gamma monoclonal antibody).
Active Ingredient(s): Belimumab 120mg/vial, 400mg/vial; pwd for IV infusion after recon­stitution and dilution.
Indication: Systemic lupus erythematosus, in adults with active, autoantibody-positive SLE on standard therapy.
 

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