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Abbott RealTime HBV test approved

September 02, 2010

Abbott announced that the FDA has approved its RealTime HBV assay for measuring the amount of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in human plasma or serum from individuals chronically infected with HBV.

Suboxone sublingual film approved to treat opioid dependence

August 31, 2010

Reckitt Benckiser announced that the FDA has approved Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) sublingual film for maintenance treatment of opioid dependence in conjunction with counseling and psychosocial support.

Tekamlo approved for hypertension

August 27, 2010

The FDA has approved Tekamlo (aliskiren and amlodipine tablets, from Novartis), a single, combination therapy tablet for the treatment of hypertension, alone or with other antihypertensive agents.

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Drug Safety Alerts and Recalls

Tygacil labeling updated to include increased mortality risk

September 01, 2010

The FDA is reminding healthcare professionals that intravenous Tygacil (tigecycline, from Pfizer) can increase mortality risk in the treatment of serious bacterial infections.

FDA warns consumers to avoid TimeOut Capsules

August 26, 2010

The FDA has warned consumers not to take TimeOut Capsules, which are marketed as a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement.

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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Alternative Medicine Update

An effective natural remedy for migraine and allergies

Sherril Sego, FNP-C, DNP September 01, 2010

Butterbur, once discouraged because of its potential to cause liver damage, is now widely used in Europe to combat allergic rhinitis, asthma, and migraine.

Maca root used to enhance sexual performance

Sherril Sego, FNP-C, DNP August 01, 2010

Valued for its energy-boosting and aphrodisiac qualities, maca root has been shown to increase libido and reduce symptoms of sexual dysfunction.

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