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September 16, 2011

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Reclast label change
Do PPIs interact with aspirin?
Obesity duration and diabetes risk
Warfarin-acetaminophen interactions
NSAIDs and miscarriage risk
FDA approves haloperidol
FDA panel supports rivaroxaban for stroke
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FDA calls for Reclast label change

FDA is now requiring prescribing information for Reclast (zoledronic acid injection, Novartis) to include a warning against use of the drug by patients with renal dysfunction. Read full article.

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Anticoagulation update

Leeann Hakobyan

A monthly review of the
peer-reviewed literature by
Drug Topics' Editorial Advisor
Anna D. Garrett, PharmD, BCPS.
Anna Garrett is manager, Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy Programs, Mission Hospital, Asheville, N.C.

Do PPIs interact with aspirin? Read full article.

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Duration of obesity boosts diabetes risk

People who carry more weight for a longer period of time are at a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study has reported. Read full article.

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Warfarin patients should be monitored for acetaminophen interactions

An interaction between warfarin and acetaminophen may result in significant elevations of international normalized ratio (INR), putting patients at increased risk for hemorrhagic complications. Read full article.

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NSAIDs increase miscarriage risk in early pregnancy

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be used with caution during pregnancy, as exposure may increase the risk of spontaneous abortion. Read full article.

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FDA approves antipsychotic haloperidol injection, USP

FDA has approved an antipsychotic medication, haloperidol injection, USP (Sagent Pharmaceuticals), for use in the treatment of schizophrenia and to control symptoms of Tourette's disorder. Read full article.

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FDA panel recommends approval of rivaroxaban for stroke prevention

An FDA advisory panel has recommended approval of the anticoagulant rivaroxaban (Xarelto, Johnson & Johnson and Bayer AG) for use in prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Read full article.

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Meetings and Events

September 26-27, 2011 2nd Annual Pharmaceutical Labeling Summit
Washington, D.C.
Contact:
Jeff Grizzel, Conference Director
FDA News
300 N. Washington St., #200
Falls Church, VA 22046-3431
703-538-7668
jgrizzel@fdanews.com
www.fdanews.com/PharmaLabeling

October 16-19 ACCP Annual Meeting
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Contact:
http://www.accp.com/meetings/am11/


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