Drugs.com Newsletter Vol 65 - January 2010 RSS News Feeds: http://www.drugs.com/rss.html FEATURED NEWS ------------- Fake Drugs Bought on the Web Pose Big Health Risks January 2010 - People who buy prescription medications over the Internet could be playing Russian roulette with their lives, a new study contends Read more: http://www.drugs.com/news/fake-bought-web-pose-big-health-risks-22317.html NEW DRUG APPROVALS ------------------ The following drugs have recently been approved by the FDA. Victoza (liraglutide) Injection http://www.drugs.com/victoza.html Date of Approval: January 25, 2010 Treatment for: Diabetes Mellitus Type II Victoza Drug Information: http://www.drugs.com/victoza.html Press Release: http://www.drugs.com/newdrugs/fda-approves-novo-nordisk-s-diabetes-victoza-1965.html Ampyra (dalfampridine) Extended Release Tablets http://www.drugs.com/ampyra.html Date of Approval: January 22, 2010 Treatment for: Multiple Sclerosis Ampyra Drug Information: http://www.drugs.com/ampyra.html Press Release: http://www.drugs.com/newdrugs/fda-approves-ampyra-improve-walking-adults-multiple-sclerosis-1944.html Actemra (tocilizumab) Injection http://www.drugs.com/actemra.html Date of Approval: January 8, 2010 Treatment for: Rheumatoid Arthritis Actemra Drug Information: http://www.drugs.com/actemra.html Press Release: http://www.drugs.com/newdrugs/fda-approves-actemra-moderately-severely-active-rheumatoid-arthritis-1933.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. Donepezil Hydrochloride Orally Disintegrating Tablets 5 mg and 10 mg Approved: December 11, 2009 URL Pharma, Inc. Generic for: Aricept ODT Cromolyn Sodium Oral Concentrate 100 mg/ 5 mL Approved: December 18, 2009 Genera Pharmaceuticals, LLC Generic for: Gastrocrom Cosyntropin Injection 0.25 mg/vial Approved: December 23, 2009 GeneraMedix Inc. Generic for: Cortrosyn Read more: http://www.drugs.com/generic-approvals.html OTHER DRUG NEWS --------------- Targeting Cancer Stem Cells May Eradicate Tumors http://www.drugs.com/news/targeting-cancer-stem-cells-may-eradicate-tumors-22334.html Kids' Use of Alternative Therapies Often Mimics Parents' http://www.drugs.com/news/kids-alternative-therapies-often-mimics-parents-22291.html Rotavirus Vaccine Could Save Millions of Children Worldwide http://www.drugs.com/news/rotavirus-vaccine-could-save-millions-children-worldwide-22282.html More States Took in Expired Meds in 2009 http://www.drugs.com/news/more-states-took-expired-meds-2009-22124.html Mail-Order May Help People Stick to Med Regimens http://www.drugs.com/news/mail-order-may-help-stick-med-regimens-22026.html Some Blood Pressure Drugs May Stave Off Dementia http://www.drugs.com/news/some-blood-pressure-may-stave-off-dementia-21984.html Report Card on Tobacco Control Laws a Mixed Bag http://www.drugs.com/news/report-card-tobacco-control-laws-mixed-bag-21966.html Antipsychotics Still Widely Used in U.S. Nursing Homes http://www.drugs.com/news/antipsychotics-still-widely-u-s-nursing-homes-21955.html FDA Drug Approvals Mostly Flat In 2009 http://www.drugs.com/news/fda-approvals-mostly-flat-2009-21837.html Hazards of Obesity Now Rival Smoking in U.S. http://www.drugs.com/news/hazards-obesity-now-rival-smoking-u-s-21820.html Using Kitchen Spoons Ups Risk of Dosing Errors http://www.drugs.com/news/using-kitchen-spoons-ups-risk-dosing-errors-21794.html New Childhood Vaccines Schedules Released http://www.drugs.com/news/new-childhood-vaccines-schedules-released-21777.html More news headlines: http://www.drugs.com/news.html FDA MEDWATCH ALERTS -------------------Revisions to Prescribing Information for Zyprexa (olanzapine) - Use in Adolescents http://www.drugs.com/fda/zyprexa-olanzapine-adolescents-12681.html FDA Warns of Non-Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension Risk in Patients Using Videx/Videx EC (didanosine) http://www.drugs.com/fda/videx-videx-ec-didanosine-labeling-revision-risk-non-cirrhotic-portal-hypertension-12678.html Revisions to Prescribing Information for Velcade http://www.drugs.com/fda/velcade-bortezomib-starting-adjustments-patients-hepatic-impairment-12677.html Updated Warning: Counterfeit Alli 60 mg capsules (120 count refill kit) http://www.drugs.com/fda/alli-60-mg-capsules-120-count-refill-kit-counterfeit-product-12675.html Recall: Nipro GlucoPro Insulin Syringes http://www.drugs.com/fda/nipro-glucopro-insulin-syringes-recall-12674.html New Cardiovascular Warnings for Meridia (sibutramine hydrochloride) http://www.drugs.com/fda/meridia-sibutramine-hydrochloride-follow-up-early-communication-ongoing-safety-review-12673.html Recall: MuscleMaster.com Products Sold on Internet as Dietary Supplements http://www.drugs.com/fda/musclemaster-products-sold-internet-dietary-supplements-recall-12671.html Recall: Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplet 100 count bottles - Recall of all lots http://www.drugs.com/fda/tylenol-arthritis-pain-caplet-100-count-bottles-recall-all-lots-12670.html Recall: McNeil Consumer Healthcare Over-The-Counter Products http://www.drugs.com/fda/mcneil-consumer-healthcare-over-counter-products-recall-12669.html Update: Rapamune (sirolimus) Drug Monitoring Recommendations http://www.drugs.com/fda/rapamune-sirolimus-monitoring-recommendations-12667.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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