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Nymalize
Nymalize (nimodipine) is a calcium channel blocker indicated to improve neurological outcome following subarachnoid hemorrhage.Breo Ellipta
Breo Ellipta (fluticasone and vilanterol) is a once-a-day inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting beta2 agonist (LABA) combination indicated for ...Liptruzet
Liptruzet (atorvastatin and ezetimibe) is a statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) and cholesterol absorption inhibitor combination ...
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suvorexant
Suvorexant is an orexin receptor antagonist in development for use in patients with difficulty falling or staying asleep.simeprevir
Simeprevir is an investigational NS3/4A protease inhibitor in development for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C.tivozanib
Tivozanib is an oral, once-daily, investigational tyrosine kinase inhibitor in development for the treatment of advanced renal cell ...
Daily Medical News
RSSMonday Best Time for Hospitalization With Heart Failure, Study Says
FRIDAY, May 24 -- Patients hospitalized for heart failure appear to have better odds of survival if they're admitted on Mondays or in the morning, a new study finds. Death rates and length of stay are highest among heart failure patients admitted in January, on Fridays and overnight, according to the researchers, who are scheduled to present their findings Saturday in Portugal at the annual...
Common Supplement May Help Patients Fight Heart Failure
FRIDAY, May 24 -- Regular doses of the dietary supplement Coenzyme Q10 cut in half the death rate of patients suffering from advanced heart failure, in a randomized double-blind trial. Researchers also reported a significant decrease in the number of hospitalizations for heart failure patients being treated with Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). About 14 percent of patients taking the supplement suffered...
Sleep Duration Linked to Suicidal Thoughts in People With Insomnia
FRIDAY, May 24 -- New research suggests a link between sleep duration and suicidal thoughts among people with insomnia. Every additional hour someone with insomnia sleeps is associated with a 72 percent drop in the likelihood of moderate or high risk of suicide, according to researchers from the University of Pennsylvania. "We were surprised by the strength of the association between sleep...
Latest Pharma Industry News
RSSMerck Statement on FDA Advisory Committee Meeting for Suvorexant
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J., May 22, 2013 -- Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today provided the following statement after the conclusion of the Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee meeting of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about suvorexant, Merck’s investigational medicine to treat insomnia. “We are excited about the potential...
FDA Approves Xofigo for Advanced Prostate Cancer
May 15, 2013 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Xofigo (radium Ra 223 dichloride) to treat men with symptomatic late-stage (metastatic) castration-resistant prostate cancer that has spread to bones but not to other organs. It is intended for men whose cancer has spread after receiving medical or surgical therapy to lower testosterone. Prostate cancer forms in a gland in...
FDA Approves Simponi to Treat Ulcerative Colitis
May 15, 2013 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new use for Simponi (golimumab) injection to treat adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Simponi works by blocking tumor necrosis factor (TNF), which plays an important role in causing abnormal inflammatory and immune responses. Previously approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and...
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Recently added consumer and prescribing information: Breo Ellipta, Suvorexant, Liptruzet, Procysbi, Kcentra, Simbrinza, Sitavig, Diclegis, Dotarem, Invokana
Q1 2013 Drug Sales Data Released: Rough U.S Flu Season Boosts Numbers for Tamiflu
The latest U.S. drug sales data has been released by Drugs.com. The top five drugs have minor shifts in rank but exhibit positive growth for Q1 2013. Abilify, Otsuka’s second generation antipsychotic, and Nexium, AstraZeneca’s leading acid blocker, rank as the top two drugs by sales for the fourth quarter in a row. Both agents ...
Drugs.com Receives Fourth Webby Nomination!
We are extremely proud to announce that Drugs.com has been nominated for the prestigious Webby Awards. Kudos to the hard working team! This is their fourth nomination in five years. To yet again be judged among the Internet’s top 5 health web sites is indeed an honor. But wait, there’s more… we need your vote! The ...
Drugs.com Launches New iOS and Android Medication Guide
Today we are officially launching a new consumer tool to join other leading Drugs.com apps – the Drugs.com Medication Guide. Patients and caregivers will have instant access to their most recent personal medication records, the latest advice on drug therapy and medical conditions, and breaking health news tailored to their needs. In addition, consumers can ...
