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How to Run DMC? It’s Tricky – FDA’s New Draft Guidance Provides Updated Recommendations on How to Best Use Data Monitoring Committees in Clinical Trials

The FDA Law Blog

Clissold — The trio of CDER, CBER, and CDRH released a new draft guidance titled “ Use of Data Monitoring Committees in Clinical Trials ” that revises the 2006 guidance “Establishment and Operation of Clinical Trial Data Monitoring Committees” and, when final, will replace the 2006 guidance.

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Sertraline: Everything you need to know about generic Zoloft

The Checkup by Singlecare

The generic form of Zoloft became available in 2006 and is a more affordable option. This is because, with narrow therapeutic index drugs, small differences in the dose or blood concentration may lead to serious failure in therapy and possible adverse reactions that are life-threatening. Is a generic for Zoloft available?

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Methotrexate interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

Prescribing information for both probenecid and methotrexate mentions the risk of developing severe adverse reactions when these medications are taken concomitantly.

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Do You Take Your Pain Medicine for Granted?

The People's Pharmacy

Other Complications of NSAID Pain Medicine: Many of the other adverse reactions associated with NSAID pain medicine are not as obvious as digestive distress. That could be too high for some people ( JAMA , July 5, 2006 ). The FDA has established the maximum daily dose at 4,000 mg.

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Methylprednisolone interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

Many drug interactions are related to additive adverse reaction profiles with concomitant medications with similar side effect profiles. Sources Effects of oral corticosteroids on chronic warfarin therapy , The Annals of Pharmacotherapy (2006) Corticosteroids and ulcers: is there an association ?,

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How Supporting the Liver Is Key to Recovering from Thyroid Disease

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Or, you may invest in some supplements and medications, only to discover you have an adverse reaction to them. Or, you may even be scared to try a new intervention in case you have an adverse reaction to it. You may want to feel better and reclaim your life, but you may not know where to even start. Can you relate?

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Selenium: The Nutrient That Can Reduce Thyroid Antibodies by 40%

The Thyroid Pharmacist

If you do have an adverse reaction to selenium (again, this is very rare), you may find that you have an iodine deficiency. That said, I have heard from a few clients and readers that adding selenium in the presence of low iodine levels has made them feel worse. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. doi: 10.1210/jc.2006-1821.

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