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FDA approves first gene therapy for Haemophilia B

European Pharmaceutical Review

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Hemgenix (etranacogene dezaparvovec), the first gene therapy for adults with Haemophilia B (congenital Factor IX deficiency) who currently use Factor IX prophylaxis therapy, or have current or historical life-threatening haemorrhage, or have repeated, serious spontaneous bleeding episodes.

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US FDA approves Amgen-AstraZeneca’s Tezspire for asthma treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to Amgen and AstraZeneca ’s Tezspire (tezepelumab-ekko) for self-administration using a single-use, pre-filled pen for severe asthma patients aged 12 years and above. Pharyngitis, arthralgia, and back pain are the most common adverse reactions of the antibody.

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Is compounded semaglutide safe?

The Checkup by Singlecare

In fact, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says consumers should exercise a lot of caution when considering using a compounded drug. Ozempic is arguably the most popular semaglutide drug, not because of its FDA-approved use for treating Type 2 diabetes but because of the amount of weight people have lost while taking it.

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Pharmacovigilance deep dive: risk minimisation measures

European Pharmaceutical Review

This can be achieved by reducing the burden of adverse reactions or by optimising benefits through patient selection (eg, contraindications, recommendations of use, warnings, concomitant medicine[s], or certain test parameters) and treatment management (eg, specific dosing regimen, relevant testing, patient follow-up).

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What are the side effects of black seed oil?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Allergic reactions Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) Elevated liver enzymes Kidney function decline Bleeding Overdose toxicity How soon do black seed oil side effects start? The onset time of adverse reactions to black cumin seed oil has not been elucidated to date.

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Zinc for the Common Cold

The People's Pharmacy

A review in the journal BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (April 7, 2021 ) concluded that elderberry may reduce the severity and duration of colds. These studies revealed no serious adverse reactions, though zinc can cause nausea, vomiting and irritation of the mouth or nose. Don’t forget the zinc lozenges.

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Can you use metronidazole for cats?

The Checkup by Singlecare

When treating your cat’s gastro issues with metronidazole, here’s what to know about how it works, how to administer it to your pet, potential side effects, drug reactions, and when to avoid it. In humans, metronidazole is FDA-approved for treating certain bacterial infections. What is metronidazole used for in cats?