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FDA Approves Nitisinone for Treatment of Alkaptonuria

Drug Topics

The FDA approved nitisinone (Harliku) for the reduction of urine homogentisic acid (HGA) in patients with alkaptonuria (AKU). The FDA approved nitisinone (Harliku) for the reduction of urine homogentisic acid (HGA) in patients with alkaptonuria (AKU). The medication is expected to launch in July 2025. Approximately 67.5% REFERENCES 1.

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Can you take losartan and amlodipine together?

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In a study from 2006 , researchers called the combination of amlodipine and losartan “an excellent option for the treatment of a wide range of hypertensive patients.” Additionally, the FDA hasn’t listed any known interactions for the medications on the losartan or amlodipine labels.

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Alliance for impact – advancing CGT development in Europe

European Pharmaceutical Review

For example, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Japanese PMDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) are aligning their requirements while minimising risk to patient safety or product quality. Many CGTs have also taken advantage of expedited market entry schemes and exclusivity options.

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Symbicort generic: Availability, cost, and more

The Checkup by Singlecare

It was originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2006 for the treatment of asthma in people 12 years and older, and in 2009 for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Since then, it has also been approved as an asthma treatment for kids over 6 years of age. gm of 160/4.5 gm of 160/4.5 gm of 160/4.5

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Pharmaceutical Compounding Calculations, Part Two–Bulk Drugs

PharmTech

FDA guidance documents illustrate labeling salt drugs and associated active moieties. The secondary label will specify the Drug ZA-ion amount per capsule and the equivalent Drug Z-salt amount consistent with FDA labeling guidance. Additional mole calculations are needed only for drug-name labeling per FDA guidance ( Figure 5b above).

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Investigating the Pharmacist’s Role in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy for Patients With Cancer

Pharmacy Times

's 2006 study highlighted psilocybin's potential to induce meaningful mystical experiences, sparking renewed research interest. The relevance of the 2006 study by Griffiths et al cannot be overstated. Historical studies, like Grof et al.'s Griffiths et al.'s

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Discontinuing Lenalidomide After ASCT May Be Safe for Select MRD-Negative Patients With Multiple Myeloma

Pharmacy Times

2 The only FDA-approved maintenance therapy for MM is lenalidomide, an oral immunomodulatory drug that targets myeloma cells through cereblon binding, enhances immune system function through activation of T cells and natural killer cells, and prevents new myeloma cell growth through inhibition of vascular endothelial growth factor.