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Fabior
Fabior (tazarotene) Foam is a retinoid indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.

Dymista
Dymista (azelastine and fluticasone) nasal spray is an H1-receptor antagonist and corticosteroid combination indicated for the relief of ...

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Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa) is a plant-cell expressed recombinant form of glucocerebrosidase for the treatment of Gaucher disease.

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cobicistat, elvitegravir, emtricitabine and tenofovir
The Quad (cobicistat, elvitegravir, emtricitabine and tenofovir) is a once-daily, single-tablet combination containing an integrase ...

Lorqess
Lorqess (lorcaserin) is a selective serotonin 2C receptor agonist in development for weight management, including weight loss and ...

tofacitinib
Tofacitinib is an investigational, oral JAK inhibitor being studied for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ...

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Health Tip: Get the Most From Your Nap
-- As more people join the ranks of the sleep-deprived, experts say a daily nap may do a world of good. Then again, poor napping habits can leave you groggier than before. The National Sleep Foundation offers this advice about feeling refreshed after a nap: Keep your nap to no more than 30 minutes. Sleeping longer can make you feel groggy, and cause you to have trouble sleeping at night. Nap in...
Health Tip: Avoid Cross-Contaminating Food
-- Cross-contamination can occur when different foods are stored or prepared together. For example, germs from raw meat can contaminate ready-to-eat foods that are prepared at the same time. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests how to avoid cross-contamination: In the grocery store, make sure fresh and frozen meat, poultry, fish and eggs are packed separately. On hot days, place...
Advanced Prostate Cancer Drug May Help at Earlier Stage
WEDNESDAY, May 16 -- A drug approved to treat advanced prostate cancer appears to help men who have localized high-risk prostate cancer if given before surgery. Adding Zytiga (abiraterone) to conventional hormonal treatments eliminated or nearly eliminated the prostate cancer in one-third of men with this often-lethal form, according to new research to be presented at next month's annual meeting...

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Stiefel Receives US FDA Approval of Fabior Foam, 0.1%
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stiefel, a GSK company, today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration has approved the New Drug Application for Fabior (tazarotene) Foam, 0.1%. It is the only retinoid in a topical foam formulation for the treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older. "Stiefel is dedicated to meeting the needs of...
Human Genome Rejects Glaxo $2.6B Takeover Bid
From Associated Press (May 17, 2012) ROCKVILLE, Maryland -- Human Genome Sciences says its board has adopted a "poison pill" shareholder rights plan to ward off unsolicited takeover bids for the biotech drug maker. British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline has made an unsolicited takeover bid worth nearly $2.6 billion. The plan will dilute holdings if anyone tries to acquire 15 percent or more...
Antibiotic Linked With Rare but Deadly Heart Risk
From Associated Press (May 17, 2012) CHICAGO -- An antibiotic widely used for bronchitis and other common infections seems to increase chances for sudden deadly heart problems, a rare but surprising risk found in a 14-year study. Zithromax, or azithromycin, is more expensive than other antibiotics, but it’s popular because it often can be taken for fewer days. But the results suggest...

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Drugs.com is proud to announce the release of a flexible and easy-to-use Pill Reminder and Personal Medication Record (PMR) app for your iPhone or iPod touch. Use this application to manage any combination of medications, vitamins/supplements and birth control pills. The intuitive interface lets you build a list of medications and setup reminders with ease ...
Drugs.com Pill Identifier Lite mobile app is now the #1 paid medical application in the Apple app store
We are pleased to announce the Pill Identifier Lite mobile application has become the #1 paid medical app in the U.S. Apple App store. Thanks to all those who have downloaded the app. We look forward to providing regular updates and improvements. Please check out our apps page to get more information on our growing ...
Pill Identifier Update
We have updated the pill identifier tool to help identify imprints that have been entered upside down and with similar letters. For example the imprint for Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release is 691: This could be read as 169 if the pill was held upside down. The pill identifier now recognizes imprints like this and will suggest ...
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