Asthma Drugs Caution on Psychiatric Problems
Asthma Drugs to Bear Caution. Singulair (montelukast ) and other asthma medications known as leukotriene modifiers will carry a new precaution about their association with neuropsychiatric events, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced. According to the agency, it has received reports of agitation, … [Read more...] about Asthma Drugs Caution on Psychiatric Problems
FDA New Caution in Drug Approvals
New Caution in Drug Approvals. In a move that shocked Merck and Wall Street analysts last week, Merck’s new and long-awaited cholesterol drug—Cordaptive—was rejected by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Some leading heart researchers were not surprised, saying that the FDA is more reticent to approve new drugs in the wake of … [Read more...] about FDA New Caution in Drug Approvals
Caution When Prescribing Crestor
Crestor Can Cause Serious Toxicity. The FDA today advised doctors to be careful about how they prescribe Crestor, a potent cholesterol-fighting drug. The FDA advisory follows a new warning label released in Europe by Crestor maker Astra-Zeneca Pharmaceuticals. The changes are a response to recent reports of serious … [Read more...] about Caution When Prescribing Crestor
Caution In Use of Drugs For Depression
Drugs For Depression Warning Signs. Millions of patients taking popular antidepressants need close watching for the warning signs of suicide or other serious mental health problems, especially when the powerful drugs are first started or their dosage is changed, federal health officials cautioned Monday. The advisory from the Food … [Read more...] about Caution In Use of Drugs For Depression
