Naloxone Recalled Due to Potential Health Risks
Two lots of naloxone hydrochloride injections, USP have been recalled by Hospira, Inc., due to concerns regarding the presence of particulates on the syringe plunger.
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Walmart releases an opioid disposal solution
DisposeRx is a free method to safely and responsibly dispose of prescription opioids.
Treatment for HCV genotype 1 infection
Viekira Pak is indicated for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 infection, with or without ribavirin.
GLP-1 receptor agonist for chronic weight management
Saxenda is adjunct to reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management.
PAMORA for opioid-induced constipation
Naloxegol functions as a peripherally acting mu-opioid receptor antagonist in tissues such as the gastrointestinal tract, thereby decreasing the constipating effects of opioids.
Combination drug for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Glyxambi is adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus when treatment with both empagliflozin and linagliptin is appropriate.
GLP-1 receptor agonist for type 2 diabetes
Not recommended as first-line treatment for patients inadequately controlled on diet and exercise.
Combination drug for type 2 diabetes
Adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with T2DM who are not adequately controlled on a regimen containing metformin or canagliflozin.
Non-TNF blocker for colitis, Crohn disease
Entyvio can be used to treat ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease in adults who did not have success with other treatments.
Bacterial skin/skin structure treatment
Dalvance is used to treat acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) that have been caused by certain susceptible Gram-positive organisms.
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