Secondhand Smoke Increases Lead Levels in Children
Researchers found that children exposed to secondhand smoke had higher than average levels of lead in their blood.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Narcan Nasal Spray OTC Available Starting in September
The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $44.99 per carton.
Over-the-Counter RiVive Approved for Treatment of Opioid Overdose
Each RiVive nasal spray unit contains 3mg of naloxone HCl and delivers a single dose.
FDA Approves Brixadi, a New Treatment Option for Opioid Use Disorder
Brixadi is supplied as prefilled single-dose syringes in weekly (8 mg, 16 mg, 24 mg, 32 mg) and monthly (64 mg, 96 mg, 128 mg) doses.
Opvee Nasal Spray Approved for Treatment of Opioid Overdose
This is the first FDA approval of nalmefene HCI in a nasal spray formulation.
FDA Requires Manufacturers to Provide Mail-Back Envelopes for Opioid Disposal
Approval of the modified Opioid Analgesic REMS is expected in 2024.
FDA Committees Support OTC Availability of Narcan Nasal Spray
Narcan Nasal Spray is an opioid antagonist that reverses the effects of opioids, including respiratory depression, sedation, and hypotension.
Narcan Nasal Spray Gets Priority Review for OTC Treatment of Opioid Overdose
If approved, the OTC nasal spray would deliver 4 mg of naloxone per spray.
Many Young Children Treated in ED for Injuries From Personal Care Products
During 15-year study period, 64,686 children younger than 5 treated in emergency departments.
Pool Chemical Injuries Led to ~13,500 ED Visits in 2015-2017
More than one-third of injuries occurred among patients aged younger than 18 years.
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