Drugs.com Newsletter Vol 78 - February 2011 RSS News Feeds: http://www.drugs.com/rss.html FEATURED NEWS ------------- Confusion Over Drug Dosing Common for Seniors February 2011 - Instructions for taking medications are often so vague that older patients, sometimes taking an average of seven pills a day, may take their drugs incorrectly, a new study finds Read more: http://www.drugs.com/news/confusion-over-dosing-common-seniors-29831.html NEW DRUG APPROVALS ------------------ The following drugs have recently been approved by the FDA. Edarbi (azilsartan medoxomil) Tablets http://www.drugs.com/edarbi.html Date of Approval: February 25, 2011 Treatment for: Hypertension Edarbi Drug Information: http://www.drugs.com/edarbi.html Press Release: http://www.drugs.com/newdrugs/fda-approves-edarbi-blood-pressure-2536.html Corifact (factor XIII concentrate (human)) http://www.drugs.com/corifact.html Date of Approval: February 17, 2011 Treatment for: Factor XIII Deficiency Corifact Drug Information: http://www.drugs.com/corifact.html Press Release: http://www.drugs.com/newdrugs/fda-approves-corifact-prevent-bleeding-rare-genetic-defect-2529.html Makena (hydroxyprogesterone caproate) Injection http://www.drugs.com/makena.html Date of Approval: February 3, 2011 Treatment for: Premature Labor Makena Drug Information: http://www.drugs.com/makena.html Press Release: http://www.drugs.com/newdrugs/fda-approves-makena-reduce-risk-preterm-birth-risk-pregnant-women-2518.html New Indications and Dosage Forms -------------------------------- Drugs that have gained FDA approval for the treatment of additional diseases/conditions or new dosage forms/regimens. Reyataz (atazanavir sulfate) Capsules http://www.drugs.com/reyataz.html Labeling Revision Approved: February 4, 2011 Now Approved: Dosing Recommendations for Pregnancy Reyataz Drug Information: http://www.drugs.com/reyataz.html Press Release: http://www.drugs.com/newdrugs/reyataz-atazanavir-label-revised-adding-dosing-recommendations-pregnancy-postpartum-period-2524.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.Fentanyl Citrate Buccal Tablets, USP 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.4 mg, 0.6 mg and 0.8 mg Approved: January 7, 2011 - Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Generic for: FentoraAtovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride Tablets 250 mg/100 mg Approved: January 12, 2011 - Glenmark Generics Inc. Generic for: Malarone Read more: http://www.drugs.com/generic-approvals.html OTHER DRUG NEWS --------------- Kids' Fevers May Not Always Need Treatment http://www.drugs.com/news/kids-fevers-may-not-always-need-29814.html Your Medicine Cabinet May Be Your Pet's Worst Enemy http://www.drugs.com/news/your-medicine-cabinet-may-your-pet-s-worst-enemy-29804.html Higher Vitamin D Intake Could Cut Cancer Risk http://www.drugs.com/news/higher-vitamin-d-intake-could-cut-cancer-risk-29805.html Depression May Worsen Over Time in Addiction-Prone Women http://www.drugs.com/news/depression-may-worsen-over-time-prone-women-29795.html Newer Drug May Help Prevent Fracture in Men With Prostate Cancer http://www.drugs.com/news/newer-may-help-prevent-fracture-men-prostate-cancer-29776.html Statins Might Help HIV Patients, Study Suggests http://www.drugs.com/news/statins-might-help-hiv-patients-study-suggests-29764.html Pot Ingredient May Restore Appetite After Chemo http://www.drugs.com/news/pot-ingredient-may-restore-appetite-after-chemo-29736.html More Evidence Ties Moderate Drinking to Heart Health http://www.drugs.com/news/more-evidence-ties-moderate-drinking-heart-health-29720.html Nitroglycerin Ointment Might Strengthen Bones http://www.drugs.com/news/nitroglycerin-ointment-might-strengthen-bones-29718.html Induced Labor Linked to Raised Risks for First-Time Moms http://www.drugs.com/news/induced-labor-linked-raised-risks-first-time-moms-29712.html Antipsychotic Drugs Raise Heart Risks, Experts Warn http://www.drugs.com/news/antipsychotic-raise-heart-risks-experts-warn-29652.html Many Kids Who Drink Get Liquor From Home: Report http://www.drugs.com/news/many-kids-drink-liquor-home-report-29630.html Parents Still Giving Cough, Cold Meds to Kids Under 2: Poll http://www.drugs.com/news/parents-still-giving-cough-cold-meds-kids-under-2-poll-29616.html Placebo Effect May Work in Reverse http://www.drugs.com/news/placebo-may-work-reverse-29617.html Zinc May Help Ease Common Cold: Analysis http://www.drugs.com/news/zinc-may-help-ease-common-cold-analysis-29594.html Popular Bone Drugs Linked to Reduced Colon Cancer Risk http://www.drugs.com/news/popular-bone-linked-reduced-colon-cancer-risk-29571.html Few Stroke Patients Given Clot-Buster Quickly Enough: Study http://www.drugs.com/news/few-stroke-patients-given-clot-buster-quickly-enough-study-29505.html New Drug May Help Patients With Irregular Heartbeat Avoid Stroke http://www.drugs.com/news/new-may-help-patients-irregular-heartbeat-avoid-stroke-29504.html Warming Injections May Take Out the Sting http://www.drugs.com/news/warming-injections-may-out-sting-29451.html 'Universal' Flu Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trial http://www.drugs.com/news/universal-flu-vaccine-shows-promise-early-trial-29438.html Hallucinogens Legally Sold as 'Bath Salts' a New Threat http://www.drugs.com/news/hallucinogens-legally-sold-bath-salts-new-threat-29344.html Look-and-Sound-Alike Names Account for Many Painkiller Prescription Errors http://www.drugs.com/news/look-sound-alike-names-account-many-painkiller-errors-29279.html More news headlines: http://www.drugs.com/news.html FDA MEDWATCH ALERTS -------------------Recall: Svelte 30 - Undeclared Drug Ingredient http://www.drugs.com/fda/svelte-30-recall-undeclared-ingredient-12911.html Recall: Extenze Tablets http://www.drugs.com/fda/extenze-recall-12910.html Labeling Change: Antipsychotic Drugs - Treatment During Pregnancy and Potential Risk to Newborns http://www.drugs.com/fda/antipsychotic-class-labeling-change-during-pregnancy-potential-risk-newborns-12909.html Recall: Warfarin Sodium Tablets (Jantoven) 3mg - Mislabeled Bottles Containing Higher Dosage http://www.drugs.com/fda/warfarin-sodium-jantoven-3mg-recall-mislabeled-bottles-containing-higher-12908.html Label Change: Terbutaline - Warnings Against Use for Treatment of Preterm Labor http://www.drugs.com/fda/terbutaline-label-change-warnings-against-preterm-labor-12907.html Recall: Triad Sterile Lubricating Jelly - Product May Not Be Sterile http://www.drugs.com/fda/triad-sterile-lubricating-jelly-recall-product-may-not-sterile-12905.html Recall: Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen Tablets, Phenobarbital Tablets by Qualitest - Incorrect Package Labeling http://www.drugs.com/fda/hydrocodone-bitartrate-acetaminophen-phenobarbital-qualitest-recall-incorrect-package-labeling-12900.html Recall: Triad Alcohol Prep Pads, Alcohol Swabs, and Alcohol Swabsticks - Potential Microbial Contamination http://www.drugs.com/fda/triad-alcohol-prep-pads-alcohol-swabs-alcohol-swabsticks-recall-due-potential-microbial-12901.html Recall: American Regent Injectable Products - Visible Particulates in Products http://www.drugs.com/fda/american-regent-injectable-products-recall-visible-particulates-products-12902.html Avandia (rosiglitazone): REMS - Risk of Cardiovascular Events http://www.drugs.com/fda/avandia-rosiglitazone-rems-risk-cardiovascular-events-12899.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 - 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