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Sanofi’s Sarclisa gains new US multiple myeloma indication

pharmaphorum

This label extension covers use of Sarclisa plus carfilzomib and dexamethasone for adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, who have received one to three previous therapy lines. In the trial, 8% of patients dropped out because of adverse events and 2.8% quit because of an infection.

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How authentication of drugs has become a fundamental pillar of patient safety

Express Pharma

This widespread issue has led to treatment failures, adverse reactions, and even loss of life among patients. Pharmacovigilance and adverse event reporting: Traceability systems enable effective pharmacovigilance, which involves monitoring and reporting adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and safety concerns.

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FDA Approvals: September 2022 Recap

Digital Pharmacist

Common adverse reactions include conjunctival/ocular hyperemia, photophobia, blurred vision, dry eye, pain, headache, irritation, and visual impairment. . Common adverse effects include serious or fatal respiratory failure, ischemic events, abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea, among others. .

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Nextstellis®: A new drug update 

Birth Control Pharmacist

Adverse Reactions. The most common adverse reactions (>2%) were bleeding irregularities, dysmenorrhea, headaches, mood disturbance, increase weight, acne, decrease libido and breast symptoms. Available at: www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2021/214154s000lbl.pdf. Accessed June 25, 2021.

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Therapeutic-first for cold agglutinin disease haemolytic anaemia

European Pharmaceutical Review

The approval is based on data from two Phase III clinical trials: CADENZA, a trial for adults with CAD without having had a blood transfusion in the past six months and CARDINAL, a 26-week open label, single-arm pivotal study in patients with CAD who have had a recent blood transfusion. CADENZA Part A trial. Headache (22.7 percent vs 10.0

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Low Dose Naltrexone and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Dr. Bernard Bihari is credited with making these discoveries about using naltrexone off-label, at lower doses. IW: What are some of the more common adverse reactions that people have to LDN? For recipes, a FREE Thyroid Diet Quick Start Guide, and notifications about upcoming events, be sure to sign up for my email list !

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Fluoride And Your Thyroid

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Who is Likely to Have an Adverse Reaction to Fluoride, and What are the Symptoms? For recipes, a FREE Thyroid Diet start guide, and notifications about upcoming events, be sure to sign up for my email list ! Tea leaves accumulate fluoride from the soil, as well as from pollution. 30] If you live in the U.S., 2] Arthritis.