Drugs.com Newsletter Vol 70 - June 2010 RSS News Feeds: http://www.drugs.com/rss.html FEATURED NEWS ------------- Outdated Meds Pose Problems If Kept or Tossed June 2010 - It's a common find in medicine cabinets and bathroom drawers: a prescription vial containing years-old medication or an over-the-counter cold remedy that's embarrassingly past its sell-by date. But unless they're spring-cleaning, many people don't bother throwing away these items Read more: http://www.drugs.com/news/outdated-meds-pose-problems-if-kept-tossed-25215.html NEW DRUG APPROVALS ------------------ The following drugs have recently been approved by the FDA. Dulera (mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate) Inhaler http://www.drugs.com/dulera.html Date of Approval: June 22, 2010 Treatment for: Asthma Dulera Drug Information: http://www.drugs.com/dulera.html Press Release: http://www.drugs.com/newdrugs/fda-approves-merck-s-dulera-mometasone-furoate-formoterol-fumarate-dihydrate-inhalation-aerosol-2198.html Jevtana (cabazitaxel) Injection http://www.drugs.com/jevtana.html Date of Approval: June 17, 2010 Treatment for: Prostate Cancer Jevtana Drug Information: http://www.drugs.com/jevtana.html Press Release: http://www.drugs.com/newdrugs/jevtana-cabazitaxel-approved-u-s-fda-after-priority-review-2187.html Jalyn (dutasteride and tamsulosin) Capsules http://www.drugs.com/jalyn.html Date of Approval: June 14, 2010 Treatment for: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Jalyn Drug Information: http://www.drugs.com/jalyn.html Press Release: http://www.drugs.com/newdrugs/fda-approves-jalyn-fixed-combination-dutasteride-tamsulosin-symptomatic-bph-men-enlarged-prostate-2183.html Prolia (denosumab) Injection http://www.drugs.com/prolia.html Date of Approval: June 1, 2010 Treatment for: Osteoporosis Prolia Drug Information: http://www.drugs.com/prolia.html Press Release: http://www.drugs.com/newdrugs/fda-approves-amgen-s-prolia-denosumab-postmenopausal-women-osteoporosis-risk-fracture-2171.html New Indications and Dosage Forms -------------------------------- Drugs that have gained FDA approval for the treatment of additional diseases/conditions or new dosage forms/regimens. Namenda (memantine hydrochloride) http://www.drugs.com/namenda.html New Dosage Form Approved: June 21, 2010 Now Approved: Namenda XR Namenda Drug Information: http://www.drugs.com/namenda.html Press Release: http://www.drugs.com/newdrugs/forest-merz-announce-fda-approval-namenda-xr-moderate-severe-dementia-alzheimer-s-type-2194.html Lucentis (ranibizumab) Injection http://www.drugs.com/lucentis.html New Indication Approved: June 23, 2010 Now Approved for: Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion Lucentis Drug Information: http://www.drugs.com/lucentis.html Press Release: http://www.drugs.com/newdrugs/fda-approves-lucentis-ranibizumab-macular-edema-following-retinal-vein-occlusion-2197.html Tasigna (nilotinib) Capsules http://www.drugs.com/tasigna.html New Indication Approved: June 17, 2010 Now Approved for: Newly Diagnosed Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients Tasigna Drug Information: http://www.drugs.com/tasigna.html Press Release: http://www.drugs.com/newdrugs/novartis-international-ag-ch-fda-approves-tasigna-newly-diagnosed-chronic-myeloid-leukemia-patients-2190.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.Trandolapril and Verapamil Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets 2 mg/180 mg, 2 mg/240 mg and 4 mg/240 mg Approved: May 5 and 26, 2010 - Glenmark Generics Ltd. Generic for: TarkaZidovudine Injection 10 mg/mL Approved: May 6, 2010 - PharmaForce, Inc. Generic for: Retrovir InjectionOmeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate Capsules 20 mg/1.1 g and 40 mg/1.1 g Approved: May 25, 2010 - Par Pharmaceutical Generic for: ZegeridFamotidine for Suspension 40 mg/5 mL Approved: May 27, 2010 - Navinta LLC Generic for: Pepcid for Suspension Read more: http://www.drugs.com/generic-approvals.html OTHER DRUG NEWS --------------- Applying Sunscreen: Are You Doing It the Wrong Way? http://www.drugs.com/news/applying-sunscreen-you-doing-wrong-way-25227.html U.S. Health Care Ranks Low Among Developed Nations: Report http://www.drugs.com/news/u-s-health-care-ranks-low-among-developed-nations-report-25153.html Many Diabetics Unaware of Hot Weather Hazards http://www.drugs.com/news/many-diabetics-unaware-hot-weather-hazards-25127.html More Than Half of Pediatricians Make Diagnostic Errors: Survey http://www.drugs.com/news/more-than-pediatricians-make-diagnostic-errors-survey-25116.html Iodine Levels a Worry as Salt Use Declines http://www.drugs.com/news/iodine-levels-worry-salt-declines-25060.html ER Visits Soaring for Prescription Painkiller Misuse http://www.drugs.com/news/er-visits-soaring-painkiller-misuse-25058.html 'Graying' of Drug Users at U.S. Treatment Centers http://www.drugs.com/news/graying-users-u-s-centers-25025.html Diet, Meds and Smoking Linked to Eye Disease Risks http://www.drugs.com/news/diet-meds-smoking-linked-eye-risks-24971.html Health Tip: Packing Prescriptions for Travel http://www.drugs.com/news/health-tip-packing-prescriptions-travel-24961.html Quitting Smoking Before Pregnancy Could Save Babies' Lives http://www.drugs.com/news/quitting-smoking-before-pregnancy-could-save-babies-lives-24919.html Glucose 'Tattoo' Could Track Blood Sugar Levels for Diabetics http://www.drugs.com/news/glucose-tattoo-could-track-blood-sugar-levels-diabetics-24805.html 20% of U.S. High Schoolers Abuse Prescription Drugs http://www.drugs.com/news/20-u-s-schoolers-abuse-24783.html More news headlines: http://www.drugs.com/news.html FDA MEDWATCH ALERTS -------------------FDA Warns of Undeclared Drug Ingredient: Magic Power Coffee http://www.drugs.com/fda/magic-power-coffee-undeclared-ingredient-12753.html Market Withdrawal of Mylotarg http://www.drugs.com/fda/mylotarg-gemtuzumab-ozogamicin-market-12752.html Recall: McNeil Consumer Healthcare Over-The-Counter Products (Updated) http://www.drugs.com/fda/mcneil-consumer-healthcare-over-counter-products-recall-12751.html FDA Warns of Counterfeit Tamiflu Product Sold on Internet http://www.drugs.com/fda/tamiflu-counterfeit-product-sold-internet-12750.html Vitamin D Supplement Products: Medication Use Error http://www.drugs.com/fda/vitamin-d-supplement-products-error-12749.html Ongoing Safety Review: Benicar (olmesartan) http://www.drugs.com/fda/benicar-olmesartan-ongoing-safety-review-12748.html Recall: Hospira Brand Liposyn and Propofol http://www.drugs.com/fda/hospira-brand-liposyn-propofol-recall-12747.html Market Withdrawal: GammaGard Liquid http://www.drugs.com/fda/gammagard-liquid-immune-globulin-intravenous-human-12745.html New Safe Use Requirements for Long-Acting Beta-Agonists (LABAs) http://www.drugs.com/fda/long-acting-beta-agonists-labas-new-safe-requirements-12743.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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