Category Archives: Endocrinology

Aliskiren containing Medications Drug Safety Comunication

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Aliskiren-containing Medications: Drug Safety Comunication – New Warning and Contraindication including: Amturnide (aliskiren hemifumarate, amlodipine besylate, and hydrochlorothiazide) Tekturna (aliskiren hemifumarate) Tekturna HCT (aliskiren hemifumarate and hydrochlorothiazide) Tekamlo (aliskiren hemifumarate and amlodipine besylate) Valturna (aliskiren hemifumarate and valsartan). Valturna will … Continue reading

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Is Avandia Worth The Risk?

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Is Avandia Worth The Risk? There has been several reported deaths from Avandia from heart attacks and strokes but meanwhile the FDA has refused to recall it. they have only recently updated their warnings about the increased risks to patients. … Continue reading

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Reclast zoledronic acid

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Reclast (zoledronic acid): Drug Safety Communication – New Contraindication and Updated Warning on Kidney Impairment AUDIENCE: Endocrinology, Pharmacy, Patient ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients of an update to the drug label for Reclast (zoledronic acid) regarding the risk … Continue reading

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