BIDil Heart Failure Drug Approved

Posted in Prescription Drugs Thursday June 23, 2005

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved BiDil (bye-DILL), a drug for the treatment of heart failure in self-identified black patients, representing a step toward the promise of personalized medicine. (more…)

Bionche Betac TM Recall

Posted in Prescription Drugs Monday June 20, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Belleville, ON — Bioniche Life Sciences Inc. (TSX: BNC), a research-based, technology-driven Canadian biopharmaceutical company, today announced that the Canadian arm of its Pharma Division (Bioniche Pharma Canada Limited) is initiating a Class 1 recall of BetacTM, (NDC 62086-139-50/DIN 02245625), an injectable ascorbic acid product that is produced at the Bioniche Pharma Group Limited’s sterile injectable manufacturing facility in Galway, Ireland. (more…)

Nevirapine: FDA Approval for AIDS Relief

Posted in Prescription Drugs Monday June 20, 2005

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the tentative approval of two applications for nevirapine tablets manufactured by Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, Guragon, India and Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Hyderabad, India. (more…)

FDA DSOB Meeting

Posted in Prescription Drugs Saturday June 18, 2005

The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Drug Safety Oversight Board (DSOB) held its inaugural meeting on June 17, 2005. The Board met to discuss organizational issues and logistics. (more…)

OVANTRA: Women’s Libido Increaser

Posted in Prescription Drugs Thursday June 16, 2005

(PRLEAP.COM) Statistically speaking, more women than men suffer from a reduced sex drive. A number of factors such as stress, diet, age, hormonal fluctuations, and occupation contribute to this startling problem. (more…)

Generic AIDS Drug Approved

Posted in Prescription Drugs Thursday June 16, 2005

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the tentative approval of Lamivudine Tablets manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma LTD. Hyderabad, India. This product will now be available for consideration for purchase under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). (more…)

Cialis NAION Blindness Statement

Posted in Prescription Drugs Wednesday June 15, 2005

(PRLEAP.COM) CialisMagic offers quality information on erectile dysfunction drug and regularly updates their visitors about the Cialis medication prescription, side effects, and benefits. Cialis is a trademark of Eli Lily ICOS. Cialis is currently enjoying multiyear promotional deal with professional golf’s PGA TOUR. Cialis tablets come in yellow and oval-shaped. (more…)

Cardiovascular Medication Market Grows

Posted in Prescription Drugs Tuesday June 14, 2005

(PRLEAP.COM) New York, June 14, 2005 — The worldwide market for prescription cardiovascular medications, which topped $75 billion in 2004, will surpass the $100 billion mark by 2008, according to a new report released today from Kalorama Information. However, growth in the market is uneven—certain therapeutic classes are on the decline while some niche areas show double-digit annual growth. (more…)

Revatio/Viagra Treats Heart Disorders

Posted in Prescription Drugs Sunday June 12, 2005

(PRLEAP.COM) The FDA approved the drug’s main ingredient. Revatio will be available in 20 milligram pills. Viagra is sold in doses of 25 milligrams, 50 milligrams and 100 milligrams. Revatio pills are white and round, while Viagra is sold as a blue, diamond-shaped tablet. (more…)

Online Pharmacy Safety Information

Posted in Prescription Drugs Sunday June 12, 2005

(PRLEAP.COM) How ONLINE PHARMACIES are important for human society???

The Internet has profoundly changed the way people approach their health. Millions of consumers now seek online guidance for prescription and over-the-counter drugs and other treatments. And what they find on the Web influences their immediate treatment plans, brand perception, and even brand product requests from providers. (more…)