Category Archives: Endocrinology

Incretin Mimetic Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes

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Incretin Mimetic Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes: Early Communication – Reports of Possible Increased Risk of Pancreatitis and Pre-cancerous Findings of the Pancreas    AUDIENCE: Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Oncology, Patient ISSUE: FDA is evaluating unpublished new findings by a group of … Continue reading

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Sensipar Cinacalcet Hydrochloride Drug Safety Communication

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Sensipar (Cinacalcet Hydrochloride): Drug Safety Communication – FDA Suspends Pediatric Clinical Trials After Report Of Death     AUDIENCE: Health Professional, Endocrinology, Pediatrics ISSUE: FDA has stopped all pediatric clinical trials of Sensipar (cinacalcet hydrochloride) after the recent death of … Continue reading

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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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