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Japan’s MHLW approves Daiichi Sankyo’s breast cancer treatment

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The treatment is indicated for usage in such patients following previous chemotherapy, comprising trastuzumab and a taxane. Nausea, fatigue, vomiting, reduced neutrophil count, alopecia and anaemia among others were observed to be the most prevalent adverse reactions.

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Sanofi’s Sarclisa gains new US multiple myeloma indication

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The FDA has approved Sanofi’s Sarclisa (isatuximab) in combination with a new chemotherapy regimen for advanced multiple myeloma, building on a first approval last year. In the trial, 8% of patients dropped out because of adverse events and 2.8% quit because of an infection.

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FDA grants full approval for Roche/AbbVie’s Venclexta in AML combination therapies

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The FDA’s approval covers use of Venclexta (venetoclax) in combination with azacytidine, or decitabine, or low-dose cytarabine (LDAC) for newly diagnosed AML in adults 75 years or older, or who have comorbidities preventing intensive induction chemotherapy. months compared with 4.1 months for those treated with LDAC alone.

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How many days should I give my dog metronidazole?

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Technically, treating animals is an off-label use for this antibacterial and antimicrobial drug, but metronidazole works for anaerobic bacteria infections, inflammatory bowel disease, giardia, acute diarrhea , and dental infections. Certain supplements, flea medications, and chemotherapy drugs may also cause adverse reactions.

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Cymbalta generic availability, cost, and dosage

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What Are the Off-Label Uses for Cymbalta? Cymbalta may have several off-label uses in addition to its FDA-approved uses. Migraine Headaches Another off-label use of Cymbalta is for the management of migraine headaches. The medication may help strengthen the muscles that control urine flow and improve overall bladder function.

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Who should not take probiotics?

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If your immune system is compromised due to medication, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy, probiotics may increase the risk of developing a bacterial or fungal infection. Anyone with food allergies should thoroughly review the label, research the company, and consult their allergist or healthcare provider before taking probiotics.

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EC approves Regeneron’s immunotherapy for cervical cancer

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Libtayo is also indicated for treating progression of the disease on or following platinum-based chemotherapy. Based on the open-label, multicentre, international Phase III EMPOWER-Cervical 1 clinical trial findings, the regulatory agency granted approval in advanced cervical cancer.