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Victrelis and Ritonavir Boosted Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Protease Inhibitor Drugs Drug Safety Communication

Victrelis (boceprevir) and Ritonavir-Boosted Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Protease Inhibitor Drugs: Drug Safety Communication – Drug Interactions AUDIENCE: Infectious Disease, Pharmacy ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that drug interactions between the hepatitis C virus (HCV) protease inhibitor Victrelis … Continue reading

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Proton Pump Inhibitors PPIs Drug Safety Communication

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) – Drug Safety Communication: Clostridum Difficile-Associated Diarrhea (CDAD) Can be Associated With Stomach Acid Drugs AcipHex (rabeprazole sodium) Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium)  Omeprazole (omeprazole) Over-the-Counter (OTC) Prevacid (lansoprazole) and OTC Prevacid 24hr Prilosec (omeprazole)  and … Continue reading

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Tysabri (natalizumab) Drug Safety Communication

Tysabri (natalizumab): Drug Safety Communication – New Risk Factor for Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) AUDIENCE: Neurology, Gastroenterology ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare profesisonals that testing positive for anti-JC virus (JCV) antibodies has been identified as a risk factor for progressive multifocal … Continue reading

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Vagifresh Ball Vagifresh Gel Female One Recall

Vagifresh Ball, Vagifresh Gel, Female One: Recall – Undeclared Drug Ingredient, Bacterial Contamination AUDIENCE: Consumer, OB/GYN ISSUE: USA Far Ocean Group Inc. notified the public of a recall of Vagifresh Ball and Vagifresh Gel, sold as cosmetics. Vagifresh Gel was found … Continue reading

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The Biggest Drug Recalls of 2011

The Biggest Drug Recalls of 2011 Always be careful when you take your medications. Make sure you talk about it with your doctor or make some research because some of them may worsen the condition or risk your health instead … Continue reading

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