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Pazopanib Active in Metastatic Soft-Tissue Sarcoma

May 16, 2012

For patients with metastatic non-adipocytic soft-tissue sarcoma, progressing in spite of previous chemotherapy, pazopanib improves progression-free survival.
 

Early Addition of Prenatal Micronutrients Ups Child Survival

May 16, 2012

Poor, pregnant women who receive multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS), including iron and folic acid, with early food supplementation, have substantially improved infant survival, compared to women in a standard program.
 

Small Benefit of Inhaled Corticosteroids for Sinusitis

May 15, 2012

For patients with acute sinusitis, inhaled corticosteroids provide a small benefit over placebo but only after several weeks.
 

Omeclamox-Pak Available for Treating H. pylori

May 15, 2012

Pernix Therapeutics Holdings has introduced Omeclamox-Pak, a ten-day therapy of omeprazole delayed-release capsules (20mg), clarithromycin tablets (500mg) and amoxicillin capsules (500mg) for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or one-year history) to eradicate H. pylori in adult patients.
 

Sumatriptan/Naproxen Helpful in Treating Teens' Migraines

May 15, 2012

Treatment with sumatriptan and naproxen sodium (suma/nap) is well tolerated and effective in reducing migraine pain in adolescents.
 

Patients on Gilenya for MS May Require Extended Monitoring

May 15, 2012

Based on the report of a patient who died after taking one dose of the multiple sclerosis (MS) drug Gilenya (fingolimod) and on clinical trial data, the US Food and Drug Administration is recommending extended monitoring for certain patients taking this drug.
 

Thrombus Aspiration in Primary PCI Has No Effect on Outcomes

May 14, 2012

The use of manual or mechanical thrombus aspiration (TA) in adjunct to primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) does not affect the two-year incidence of major adverse cardiac events in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).
 

Beta Blocker Use Is Not Linked to Reduced Colon Cancer Risk

May 14, 2012

The use of beta blockers is not associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer (CRC).
 

AHA: Clot-Busting Drug OK for Stroke Patients on Warfarin

May 14, 2012

Treating acute ischemic stroke patients who are warfarin users with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) does not increase the risk of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH).
 

ECO: New Weight Loss Drug Effective in Advanced Obesity

May 14, 2012

A new combination treatment of controlled-release phentermine/topiramate (PHEN/TPM CR) leads to significantly greater weight loss than a placebo even in individuals with significant obesity-related comorbidities.
 

UPDATED DRUGS

ZETIA

Cardiovascular System > Hyperlipoproteinemias

Dosing updated.
Adverse reactions updated.

Updated: 5/17/2012

 

TYZEKA ORAL SOLUTION

Infections & Infestations > Viral infections

Monograph added.

Updated: 5/16/2012

 

NATAZIA

Ob/Gyn > Menorrhagia

New indication added.
Contraindications updated.

Updated: 5/15/2012

 

PERFOROMIST

Respiratory Tract > Asthma/COPD

Contraindications; Warnings/Precautions updated.

Updated: 5/14/2012

 

LATUDA

Central Nervous System > Psychosis

Adverse reactions updated.
How supplied updated.

Updated: 5/11/2012

 

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