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Europe approves Roche’s Tecentriq liver cancer combination

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Grade 3–4 adverse events occurred in 57% of people receiving Tecentriq and Avastin and 55% of people receiving sorafenib. The most frequent serious adverse reactions for the combination, occurring in 2% or more of patients, were bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract and fever.

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Does phentermine help with ADHD?

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Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) as a weight loss medication. As of now, phentermine is not FDA-approved for ADHD, and the evidence of its effectiveness is scarce. Phentermine is an old psychotropic medication that is indicated by the FDA for the short-term treatment of weight loss,” she says. “It Dr. Youssouf states.

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Jardiance for heart failure: How it works, effectiveness & more

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The drug and its fellow SGLT2 inhibitors, Farxiga (dapagliflozin), Invokana (canagliflozin), Steglatro (ertugliflozin), and Brenzavvy (bexagliflozin), are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of Type 2 diabetes. But unlike the other drugs, Jardiance has evidence to support its different uses.

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Can Statins Cause Memory Loss and Transient Global Amnesia?

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” Dr. Graveline’s Legacy: Dr. Graveline died in 2016. That said, the FDA requires this notification in the official prescribing information: “There have been rare reports of cognitive impairment (e.g., After six weeks I landed in the ER with a twelve-hour episode of total global amnesia. It leaves a lot of uncertainty.

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Crestor generic availability, cost, and dosage

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Based on clinical trials, the generic option was first approved in 2016, 13 years after AstraZeneca received the green light for the brand-name Crestor from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If a severe adverse reaction to Crestor occurs, seek emergency medical attention.

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Amoxicillin-potassium clavulanate interactions to avoid

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By bringing up a potential interaction with amoxicillin-potassium clavulanate, you could avoid an adverse reaction or, at the very least, have peace of mind and a better understanding of why it is being prescribed for you. Taking an active role in your own care is essential for the best outcomes.

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Zolpidem interactions to avoid

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Recognition of these next-day events has led to greater caution with the drug’s use and dosing, and just as important, concerns involving side effects have called attention to drug interactions that can escalate adverse reactions. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) even sent a special communication to call attention to this risk.