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Investigating Etoposide Adverse Reactions Associated with Polyethersulfone Filter

Pharmacy Times

This study showed the importance of a multidisciplinary team’s expertise to investigate a clinical inquiry beyond the scope of the clinicians’ skillset and their access to necessary technology.

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Drug safety update says fluoroquinolone antibiotics should be last resort

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Reports of serious adverse reactions to fluoroquinolone antibiotics have included tendinitis or tendon rupture, muscle pain, muscle weakness, joint pain, joint swelling, peripheral neuropathy and central nervous system effects. Fluoroquinolones use should be discontinued at the first signs of a serious adverse reaction.

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FDA, Novo Nordisk Warn of Counterfeit Semaglutide Injection Pens

Pharmacy Times

A counterfeit medication was reportedly purchased at a retail pharmacy, appearing to have contained another type of diabetes medication that led to an adverse reaction.

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Amyloid-Targeting Class of Alzheimer Disease Drugs Show Potential, Raise Concerns of Accessibility for Diverse Patients

Pharmacy Times

Advancements in the development of amyloid-targeting monoclonal antibodies show promise for treating Alzheimer disease, but there have been concerns around cost, adverse reactions, and inequity of care for marginalized patients.

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Decades-long regulatory odyssey ends with FDA nod for Fabre-Kramer's depression med Exxua

Fierce Pharma

Its label doesn't include sexual dysfunction as an adverse reaction, which is rare among antidepressants. . | Fabre-Kramer's Exxua suffered three prior FDA rejections before scoring an FDA approval for major depressive disorder last week.

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Rare MIS-C Does Not Appear to Impact COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in Children

Pharmacy Times

Children who experienced COVID-19-induced multisystem inflammatory syndrome did not experience severe adverse reactions following COVID-19 vaccination.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Children Who Had Previous MIS-C Diagnosis

Drug Topics

Patients with a history of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) completed a questionnaire about adverse reactions following COVID-19 vaccination, and no serious adverse events were recorded.