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July 28, 2010
New First-Time Generic for Enoxaparin
The FDA recently approved the first generic low molecular weight heparin enoxaparin (generic for Lovenox) for the prophylaxis and treatment of deep vein thrombosis, the prophylaxis of ischemic complications related to unstable angina and non-Q-wave myocardial infarction, and the treatment of acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction in adult patients.
New First-Time Generic for Enoxaparin
Recent Updates
- July 21, 2010
- MedWatch Safety Alert for Arava
The FDA recently announced a new boxed warning for the risk of severe liver injury associated with Arava (leflunomide), a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients. The decision to add the boxed warning is based on adverse event reports of severe liver injury, including fatal liver failure. To reduce this risk it is recommended that patients should not receive the drug if they have pre-existing liver disease or ALT greater than two times the upper limit of normal. Caution should be exercised when patients are taking other hepatotoxic drugs in combination with leflunomide. Liver enzymes should be monitored and therapy discontinued if the ALT rises to greater than two times the upper limit of normal. MedWatch Safety Alert for Arava » - July 14, 2010
- New Drug Monograph for Jevtana
The FDA recently approved the taxane antineoplastic agent Jevtana (cabazitaxel) for patients with hormone-refractory metastatic prostate cancer who have been previously treated with docetaxel. New Drug Monograph for Jevtana » - July 07, 2010
- New Generic Drug Monograph for Aztreonam
The FDA recently approved the first-time generic aztreonam (Azactam), a monobactam antibiotic for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible gram-negative organisms in adult and pediatric patients. New Generic Drug Monograph for Aztreonam »
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