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FDA approves GSK’s Blenrep for advanced multiple myeloma

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The FDA has approved GlaxoSmithKline’s multiple myeloma drug Blenrep, a first-in-class potential blockbuster that will be used in advanced disease. Ocular adverse reactions occurred in 77% of the 218 patients in the pooled safety population and included keratopathy (76%), changes in visual acuity (55%), blurred vision (27%) and dry eye (19%).

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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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Can you take Tylenol with amoxicillin?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Beware of adverse reactions and drug-drug interactions when taking any of these. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Checking ingredient lists, reviewing the package insert information, and getting the professional medical advice of your pharmacist is critical. This combination cold pill can be taken with amoxicillin.

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4 foods to avoid on Contrave

The Checkup by Singlecare

Plenty of research suggests that regularly eating processed foods—fast food, potato chips, pastries, and other packaged snacks—is bad for your health. Other common side effects include: Dry mouth Vomiting Diarrhea Abdominal pain Nausea is the most common adverse reaction to Contrave, occurring in about 33% of clinical trial participants.

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Drug Discard Date Creates Discord

The People's Pharmacy

If a patient wants to report an adverse reaction to the FDA, they need to fill out Form 3500B. On the other hand, if medication is dispensed in the drug company’s original packaging, the law requires an expiration date along with lot number and NDC number ( StatPearls , May 1, 2023 ). The FDA does virtually no testing.

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What are the side effects of Bactrim for older adults?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Start by reading the package insert, and ask your pharmacist questions if there’s anything you don’t understand. Bactrim use in older adults has been associated with rare but serious adverse reactions, including neurological confusion, hyperkalemia, blood disorders, and hypoglycemia. Stay hydrated.

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Nextstellis®: A new drug update 

Birth Control Pharmacist

new combined oral contraceptive was approved by the FDA (Nextstellis®) in April 2021. Adverse Reactions. The most common adverse reactions (>2%) were bleeding irregularities, dysmenorrhea, headaches, mood disturbance, increase weight, acne, decrease libido and breast symptoms. REFERENCES. Accessed April 2021.