Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Ends Collaboration Agreements with Solvay Pharmaceuticals for Bifeprunox and Other Compounds
MADISON, N.J., February 29, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Wyeth
Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth , announced today the end of
its collaboration agreements with Solvay Pharmaceuticals for the
development and commercialization of bifeprunox as…
Spiriva (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) and Foradil (formoterol fumarate inhalation powder) Capsules
Important information on the correct use of the products.
Baxter to Proceed With Recall of Remaining Heparin Sodium Vial Products
DEERFIELD, Ill., February 28, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ –
Baxter International Inc. announced today that the company is
proceeding with the voluntary recall of all remaining lots and
doses of its heparin sodium injection multi-dose, single-dose…
FDA Approves Nexium for Use in Children Ages 1-11 Years
“Children prescribed this drug should be monitored by their physicians for any adverse drug reactions.”
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Nexium for short-term use in children ages 1-11 years for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease . via Food and Drug Administration
Deaths on Planes Are Rare, Difficult
“It’s one of the most overwhelmingly emotional situations possible”
More… More… By SAMANTHA GROSS When Rubina Husain’s husband died aboard an airliner, she shielded her 10-year-old daughter’s eyes so she wouldn’t see her daddy’s body carried through the cabin. via Dayton Daily News
Source: Feds probing Heath Ledger death
Federal drug investigators have taken over the inquiry into the January 22 death of actor Heath Ledger in a New York apartment, a law enforcement source told CNN Thursday. via CNN
Obama says he’s given up smoking
“I think I have a better chance at getting Democrats and independents and Republicans to come together and put aside some partisan bickering that has been going on for a long time now that the Clintons were involved in”
Barack Obama said he has successfully quit smoking cigarettes despite the pressures of a closely contested and lengthy presidential campaign. via CourierPostOnline
Mylan Announces Amendment to Bystolic (Nebivolol) Agreement
PITTSBURGH, February 27, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Mylan
Inc. announced today that it and Forest Laboratories Holdings,
Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, Inc. have
amended their January 2006 agreement to commercialize,…
Study finds restricting insulin doses increases mortality risk
“The average age of death was significantly younger in the insulin-restricting group”
A new study led by researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center has found that women with type 1 diabetes who reported taking less insulin than prescribed had a three-fold increased risk of death and higher rates … via Physics Blog
November 2007 Monthly Safety Labeling Changes
Summary of revisions to the BOXED WARNINGS, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, ADVERSE REACTIONS labeling sections, and Patient Package Inserts/Medication Guides.
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