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Konvomep Gets FDA Approval as a New Oral Liquid Formulation Option of Omeprazole

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Doctors may prescribe a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), such as omeprazole, which blocks acid-producing cells to protect the gastric ulcer from acid while it heals naturally. Konvomep is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any components of the formulation and in patients receiving rilpivirine-containing products.

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FDA Approves Emergency Use of Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine

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As for the vaccines, Pfizer will ship them in specially designed containers packed with dry ice, to keep the temperature inside at minus 94 degrees Fahrenheit. Each container will have a tracking device and a thermal probe, to make sure no vaccine doses are lost or degraded. The emergency approval comes not a moment too soon.

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Novo’s obesity drug has serious warnings and barriers to overcome

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The headlines read “FDA approves obesity drug that helped people cut weight 15%” But buyer beware. Wegovy also contains warnings for pancreatitis, gallbladder problems including gallstones, low blood sugar, acute kidney injury, eye retina damage, increased heart rate, and suicidal behavior or thinking.

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FDA Approves Verquvo (vericiguat) for Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction

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FDA Approves Verquvo (vericiguat) for Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction. The Verquvo label contains a boxed warning that indicates that Verquvo should not be administered to pregnant females because it may cause fetal harm. Related Articles: Verquvo (vericiguat) FDA Approval History. KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS

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Darzalex Faspro (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj) Becomes the First FDA-Approved Treatment for Patients with Newly Diagnosed Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Darzalex Faspro ® (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj), a subcutaneous formulation of daratumumab, in combination with bortezomib, cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone (D-VCd) for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed light chain (AL) amyloidosis.[1] Janssen Biotech, Inc.

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FDA Approves Orgovyx (relugolix) as the First Oral Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Receptor Antagonist for Advanced Prostate Cancer

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FDA Approves Orgovyx (relugolix) as the First Oral Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Receptor Antagonist for Advanced Prostate Cancer. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Orgovyx (relugolix) for the treatment of adult patients with advanced prostate cancer. Orgovyx (relugolix) FDA Approval History.

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Teva Announces Launch of an Authorized Generic of Epiduo® Forte Gel (adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel 0.3%/2.5%), in the U.S.

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” With nearly 550 generic medicines available, Teva has the largest portfolio of FDA-approved generic products on the market, and holds the leading position in first-to-file opportunities, with approximately 100 pending first-to-files in the U.S. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

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