US Court dismisses cancer linkage associated with Ranitidine
The US district court in Florida dismissed almost 2,500 lawsuits alleging links between the heartburn medication Zantac (ranitidine) and cancer.
Drug recall: Sodium Bicarbonate Injection recalled due to this reason
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, (Exela) is expanding its recall, adding fourteen (14) lots to the ongoing voluntary recall...
USFDA-Gujarat FDCA to meet to discuss GMP compliance, capacity building
The USFDA-Gujarat Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) Bilateral Regulatory Forum will be held in the month of January 2023 for the...
Scientists find new oral drug for lowering cholesterol
Washington: Scientists have identified an orally administered drug that they found lowers cholesterol in animal models by 70 percent.
The...
Injections for Diabetes, Cancer could become unnecessary soon
Los Angeles: It is now possible for cancer and diabetic patients to manage their ailments using pills rather than needles and injections, thanks to...
Doctors urge FDA to add miscarriage management to abortion pill label
Washington: Obstetricians, gynecologists, other medical professionals, and abortion rights advocates petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to urge Danco Laboratories to seek...
Drug recall: Acyclovir Sodium Injection recalled due to this reason
Windsor, New Jersey, Eugia US LLC (formerly AuroMedics Pharma LLC) has initiated a voluntary recall of lot number AC22006 of AuroMedics Acyclovir...
This drug can fight more than 300 drug-resistant bacteria
A team of researchers has developed a novel drug molecule that can help ward off more than 300 drug-resistant bacteria.
Drug trial: Mid-stage trial for vaccine against Omicron started
Pfizer Inc and its German partner BioNTech SE said on Wednesday they had started a mid-stage study of a modified COVID-19 vaccine...
EU approves smallpox vaccine for use against monkeypox
COPENHAGEN: The European Commission has approved a smallpox vaccine for use against monkeypox after the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global...
Drug Regulators gives preliminary nod for Monkeypox vaccine
Bavarian Nordic said the European Union’s drug regulator had recommended its Imvanex vaccine be approved to also include protection against monkeypox on...
Dostarlimab: A wonder new drug ? shown positive results in a Clinical Trial
Dostarlimab: A wonder new drug ?
KOCHI: The name Dostarlimab, unheard of till recently, has become a household name...
USFDA approves this drug for weight management in aged 12 years and older
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has approved a supplemental indication for Qsymia (phentermine and topiramate extended-release capsules) for chronic weight management in...
Drug recall: Propofol Injectable Emulsion recalled due to this reason
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer company, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Propofol Injectable Emulsion, USP (containing benzyl alcohol), 100 mL Single Patient...
FAQs on Monkeypox by WHO: Must read
FAQS on Monkeypox by WHO
Q. What is monkeypox?
Ans: Monkeypox is an illness...
USFDA approves first eye drop that can eliminate the need for reading glasses
First eye drop approved that can eliminate the need for reading glasses
As a kid, you would have...
USFDA considers to okay Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill
Washington: Amid the US Supreme Court's decision to ban abortion in the country, the Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is considering approving the...
Drug recall: Insulin Glargine Injection Pens recalled due to this reason
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Viatris company, is voluntarily recalling one batch of Insulin Glargine (Insulin glargine-yfgn) Injection, 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL...
New Omicron subvariant BA.2.75 – WHO explains severity
New Omicron subvariant BA.2.75
WHO explains severity
The detection of the new Omicron...
USFDA allows Pharmacists to prescribe COVID-19 pill
New York: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) said it has authorized state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe Pfizer Inc's COVID-19 pill to eligible patients...
New Leukemia-killing compounds discovered: Research
Researchers from Rice University and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered potential new drugs that work in concert...
Drug recall: Morphine Sulfate 30 mg, 60 mg Extended Release Tablets recalled due to...
Burbank, California, Bryant Ranch Prepack Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Morphine Sulfate 30 mg Extended-Release tablets (comprised of 10 bottles),...
USFDA clears watch-like wearable BP monitoring technology
LiveMetric, a leader in medical wearable technology, announced the launch of LiveOne, the world’s first 510(k) US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA)...
These 4 countries accept Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) as book of standard
In a bid to increase its efforts towards recognition and acceptance of IP in foreign countries, the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has...