Drugs.com Newsletter Vol 58 - June 2009 RSS News Feeds: http://www.drugs.com/rss.html FEATURED NEWS ------------- A Side Effect of Michael Jackson’s Tragic Death – Consumer Health Education June 2009 - Drugs.com reported a massive 20,900% increase (yes, you read that correctly – twenty thousand, nine hundred percent) in interest for information on the prescription medication Demerol – allegedly prescribed for the legendary entertainer Michael Jackson Read more: http://www.drugs.com/news/a-side-effect-of-michael-jackson-s-tragic-death-consumer-health-education-18560.html NEW DRUG APPROVALS ------------------ The following drugs have recently been approved by the FDA. Cambia (diclofenac potassium) for Oral Solution http://www.drugs.com/cambia.html Date of Approval: June 17, 2009 Treatment for: Migraine Cambia Drug Information: http://www.drugs.com/cambia.htmlnPress Release: http://www.drugs.com/newdrugs/fda-approves-cambia-for-migraine-1474.html Ozurdex (dexamethasone) Intravitreal Implant http://www.drugs.com/ozurdex.html Date of Approval: June 17, 2009 Ozurdex Drug Information: http://www.drugs.com/ozurdex.htmlnPress Release: http://www.drugs.com/newdrugs/allergan-receives-fda-approval-for-ozurdex-biodegradable-injectable-steroid-implant-with-extended-drug-release-for-retinal-disease-1473.html Ilaris (canakinumab) Date of Approval: June 18, 2009 Treatment for: Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndrome Press Release: http://www.drugs.com/newdrugs/new-biological-therapy-ilaris-approved-in-us-to-treat-children-and-adults-with-caps-a-serious-life-long-auto-inflammatory-disease-1472.html Zipsor (diclofenac potassium) Capsules http://www.drugs.com/zipsor.html Date of Approval: June 16, 2009 Treatment for: Pain Zipsor Drug Information: http://www.drugs.com/zipsor.htmlnPress Release: http://www.drugs.com/newdrugs/xanodyne-receives-approval-from-the-u-s-food-and-drug-administration-for-zipsor-diclofenac-potassium-liquid-filled-capsules-1469.html Caldolor (ibuprofen) Intravenous Injection http://www.drugs.com/caldolor.html Date of Approval: June 11, 2009 Treatment for: Pain, Fever Caldolor Drug Information: http://www.drugs.com/caldolor.htmlnPress Release: http://www.drugs.com/newdrugs/cumberland-pharmaceuticals-announces-fda-approval-of-caldolor-1447.html Besivance (besifloxacin ) Ophthalmic Suspension http://www.drugs.com/besivance.html Date of Approval: May 28, 2009 Treatment for: Bacterial Conjunctivitis Besivance Drug Information: http://www.drugs.com/besivance.htmlnPress Release: http://www.drugs.com/newdrugs/bausch-lomb-receives-fda-approval-of-besivance-new-topical-ophthalmic-antibacterial-for-the-treatment-of-bacterial-conjunctivitis-pink-eye-1374.html First-Time Generic Approvals ---------------------------- First Time Generics are those drug products that have never been approved before as generic drug products and are new generic products to the marketplace. Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable Suspension USP 10 mg/mL; packaged in 50 mg/5 mL multiple-dose vials Approved: May 27, 2009 Sandoz Canada, Inc. Generic for: Kenalog-10 Injectable Suspension Read more: http://www.drugs.com/generic-approvals.html OTHER DRUG NEWS --------------- U.S. Considers Massive Swine Flu Vaccination Program http://www.drugs.com/news/u-s-considers-massive-swine-flu-vaccination-program-18531.html Alcohol-Related Ills Increasing Worldwide http://www.drugs.com/news/alcohol-related-ills-increasing-worldwide-18507.html Global Efforts to Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol Working http://www.drugs.com/news/global-efforts-to-lower-bad-cholesterol-working-18434.html Obama Signs Tough New Anti-Smoking Law http://www.drugs.com/news/obama-signs-tough-new-anti-smoking-law-18438.html Painkillers May Be Good for the Prostate http://www.drugs.com/news/painkillers-may-be-good-for-the-prostate-18409.html Health Tip: Taking an Herbal Supplement http://www.drugs.com/news/health-tip-taking-an-herbal-supplement-18301.html 61% of American Adults Look Online for Health Information http://www.drugs.com/news/61-of-american-adults-look-online-for-health-information-18287.html Morning Sickness Drug Gets Green Light in Study http://www.drugs.com/news/morning-sickness-drug-gets-green-light-in-study-18247.html Heart Drug Combos Raise Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding http://www.drugs.com/news/heart-drug-combos-raise-risk-of-gastrointestinal-bleeding-18099.html Cervical Cancer Vaccine Not Just for Teens http://www.drugs.com/news/cervical-cancer-vaccine-not-just-for-teens-18085.html Depression Treatment Wanes Following FDA Warnings http://www.drugs.com/news/depression-treatment-wanes-following-fda-warnings-18075.html More news headlines: http://www.drugs.com/news.html FDA MEDWATCH ALERTS -------------------Nationwide Recall of Stamina-Rx Dietary Supplement Products http://www.drugs.com/fda/stamina-rx-dietary-supplement-products-12538.html Cefepime (marketed as Maxipime) Update of Ongoing Safety Review http://www.drugs.com/fda/cefepime-marketed-as-maxipime-update-of-ongoing-safety-review-12537.html FDA Warns Against Using Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Products (Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, and Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size) http://www.drugs.com/fda/zicam-cold-remedy-nasal-products-cold-remedy-nasal-gel-cold-remedy-nasal-swabs-and-cold-remedy-swabs-kids-size-12536.html Communication about an Ongoing Safety Review of Stimulant Medications used in Children with ADHD http://www.drugs.com/fda/stimulant-medications-used-in-children-with-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-communication-about-an-ongoing-safety-review-12535.html FDA Advises Diabetes Patients About Stolen Levemir Insulin http://www.drugs.com/fda/levemir-insulin-novo-nordisk-12534.html Leukotriene Inhibitors for Asthma Get 'Precaution' Labeling for Possible Neuropsychiatric Events http://www.drugs.com/fda/leukotriene-inhibitors-montelukast-marketed-as-singulair-zafirlukast-marketed-as-accolate-and-zileuton-marketed-as-zyflo-and-zyflo-cr-12533.html FDA Warns of Increased Mortality Risk for Rapamune (sirolimus) in Liver Transplantation http://www.drugs.com/fda/sirolimus-marketed-as-rapamune-12532.html Recall of Some Skin Products Made by Clarcon http://www.drugs.com/fda/skin-products-made-by-clarcon-12530.html Propylthiouracil associated with risk of serious liver injury http://www.drugs.com/fda/propylthiouracil-12528.html Risk of Fungal Infections Associated With Simponi (golimumab) http://www.drugs.com/fda/simponi-golimumab-12523.html More FDA Medwatch Alerts: http://www.drugs.com/fda_alerts.html TOOLS & HELPFUL LINKS --------------------- Community Discussion Forums - We welcome you to share your experiences. http://www.drugs.com/forum/ Medical Encyclopedia - Use this feature to find information on diseases, symptoms, injuries, medical tests and surgical procedures. http://www.drugs.com/enc_index.html Browse by Medical Condition - Use this feature to find drugs or medication related to a condition or therapeutic group. http://www.drugs.com/medical_conditions.html Pill Identifier - The Pill Identifier enables a search for unidentified pills by imprint code or shape/color. http://www.drugs.com/pill_identification.html Drug Interactions Checker - Increasingly popular as more healthcare professionals and consumers make the effort to seek detailed information on drug-drug and drug-food interactions. http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.html New Drugs - All the latest information on FDA Approvals and recent additions to the database. http://www.drugs.com/newdrugs.html News & Articles - Roundup of recent drug-related news and press releases. also latest news from FDA Medwatch service including timely publication of recalls, withdrawals, warnings, and label/packaging changes. http://www.drugs.com/news.html ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER --------------------- Drugs.com is not affiliated with any pharmaceutical company. 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