13,000+ Bottles of Metoprolol Succinate Recalled
The FDA has announced a nationwide recall of over 13,000 bottles of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories’ Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets,
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Rx Adherence Up for Hispanics Post-Medicare Part D Launch
Hispanics became much more likely to take their heart medicines after Medicare’s prescription drug benefit plan was launched in 2006, but there was only a small increase seen among black patients.
β-Blockers Have No Impact on Cocaine-Related Chest Pain
For patients with cocaine-associated chest pain, there are no differences in outcome for those treated with or without β-blockers
Variations in Angina Symptoms, Medical History From 1988-2012
For whites and adults aged ≥65 years, rates of angina symptoms and medical history of angina decreased from 1988-2012.
Major Recall of Metoprolol ER Tablets
Wockhardt announced a recall of 109,744 bottles of Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release 50mg Tablets, the generic version of AstraZeneca’s Toprol XL.
FDA Denies Aspirin Label Change for First MI Prevention
The FDA has denied a request for the professional labeling of aspirin to include its use for the primary prevention of a first myocardial infarction.
Study: Cannabis Use a Possible CVD Risk Factor
In an investigation of the anonymous French Addictovigilance Network reports, researchers found a possible link between cannabis use and cardiovascular complications.
Dr. Reddy’s Launches Generic Caduet
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced the launch of Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, the generic version of Pfizer’s Caduet.
ω-3 Fatty Acids, Xanthophylls Don’t Cut CVD Risk
Findings show no reduction in risk in cohort of older adults with age-related macular degeneration
ACS Patients Not Always Getting Recommended Therapy at Discharge
Yet the extent to which ACEI/ARB therapy is applied in patients with acute coronary syndrome at hospital discharge is unclear. Methods and Results- We performed an observational analysis of 80 241 patients admitted with an acute coronary syndrome and discharged home from 311 US hospitals …
