FDA approves first drug for myelofibrosis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Jakafi (ruxolitinb), the first drug approved to treat patients with the bone marrow disease myelofibrosis. Read…
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FDA approves first generic version of Lipitor
The U.S. Food and Drug administration has approved the first generic version of Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium). Read more.
FDA approves first combination tablet to treat type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Juvisync (sitagliptin and simvastatin), the first combination drug to treat type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol…
OTC asthma inhalers with CFCs will not be available after 2011
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that over-the-counter (OTC) asthma inhalers containing chloroflouorocarbons (CFCs) will no longer be made or sold after…
FDA adds to boxed warning for tumor necrosis factor-alpha blockers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated the boxed warning tumor necrosis factor-alpha blockers to include the risk of infection from Legionella and…
FDA approves treatment of non-small cell lung cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Xalkori (crizotinib) to treat patients with late-stage non-small cell lung cancers who express the abnormal…
FDA approves treatment for hereditary angioedema
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Firazyr (icatibant) Injection for the treatment of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema in people ages…
FDA publishes REMS list
Access a list of Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read more..
FDA podcast addresses dangers of long-term, high dosage use of Diflucan during pregnancy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a podcast explaining how long-term, high dosage use of Diflucan during pregnancy may be associated…
FDA approves new melanoma drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zelboraf (vemurafenib) for use in patients with metastatic or unresectable melanoma who have the BRAF…
FDA approves Boostrix for older people
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Boostrix vaccine to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis in people 65 years and older.…
FDA warns of risk of surgical mesh used to repair pelvic organ prolapse
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for surgical placement of mesh through the vagina to repair pelvic organ transplant. Adverse…
FDA approves first drug for myelofibrosis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Jakafi (ruxolitinb), the first drug approved to treat patients with the bone marrow disease…
FDA approves first generic version of Lipitor
The U.S. Food and Drug administration has approved the first generic version of Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium). Read more.
FDA approves first combination tablet to treat type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Juvisync (sitagliptin and simvastatin), the first combination drug to treat type 2 diabetes and…
OTC asthma inhalers with CFCs will not be available after 2011
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that over-the-counter (OTC) asthma inhalers containing chloroflouorocarbons (CFCs) will no longer be made or…
FDA adds to boxed warning for tumor necrosis factor-alpha blockers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated the boxed warning tumor necrosis factor-alpha blockers to include the risk of infection from…
FDA approves treatment of non-small cell lung cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Xalkori (crizotinib) to treat patients with late-stage non-small cell lung cancers who express…
FDA approves treatment for hereditary angioedema
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Firazyr (icatibant) Injection for the treatment of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema in…
FDA publishes REMS list
Access a list of Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read more..
FDA podcast addresses dangers of long-term, high dosage use of Diflucan during pregnancy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a podcast explaining how long-term, high dosage use of Diflucan during pregnancy may…
FDA approves new melanoma drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zelboraf (vemurafenib) for use in patients with metastatic or unresectable melanoma who have…
FDA approves Boostrix for older people
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Boostrix vaccine to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis in people 65 years…
FDA warns of risk of surgical mesh used to repair pelvic organ prolapse
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for surgical placement of mesh through the vagina to repair pelvic organ…