Category Archives: Internal Medicine

Incivek telaprevir Drug Safety Communication

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Incivek (telaprevir) In Combination with Drugs Peginterferon Alfa and Ribavirin (Incivek Combination Treatment): Drug Safety Communication – Serious Skin Reactions   AUDIENCE: Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Dermatology ISSUE: FDA received reports of serious skin reactions, some fatal, in patients taking the … Continue reading

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Xyrem sodium oxybate Drug Safety Communication

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Xyrem (sodium oxybate): Drug Safety Communication – Warning Against Use With Alcohol or Drugs Causing Respiratory Depression AUDIENCE: Neurology, Internal Medicine, Patient ISSUE: FDA reminded healthcare professionals and patients that the combined use of Xyrem (sodium oxybate) with alcohol or … Continue reading

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Ampyra dalfampridine drug risks

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Drug Safety Communication – Seizure Risk for Multiple Sclerosis Patients AUDIENCE: Neurology, Internal Medicine ISSUE: FDA is updating health care professionals and the public about the risk of seizures in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are starting Ampyra (dalfampridine). … 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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