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  1. New Type 2 Diabetes Drug Onglyza Approved

    The FDA has approved Onglyza, a new once-daily oral tablet for the treatment of type-2 diabetes. Onglyza is in the same drug class as Januvia, approved in 2006.

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  2. FDA Checking Heart Risk of Xolair

    The FDA is reviewing a possible link between the asthma drug Xolair and increased risk of heart and cerebrovascular disorders.

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  3. Acne Drug Accutane No Longer Sold

    Citing "business reasons" -- declining sales and the cost of defending personal injury lawsuits -- Roche has stopped making Accutane. Generic versions are available.

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  4. Overdose Warning for Pain Drug Propoxyphene

    The FDA is ordering stronger warnings about the overdose risk for the pain drug propoxyphene, which is sold generically and as Darvon and Darvocet.

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  5. FDA Warning on Stop-Smoking Drugs

    The FDA warns that bizarre behavior -- including suicide -- is linked to the stop-smoking drugs Chantix and Zyban. The drugs won't be banned, but will carry warning labels.

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  6. Stamina-Rx Supplements Recalled

    Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Inc. of Norcross, Ga., is recalling all lots of its dietary supplement Stamina-Rx because it contains an unapproved drug, benzamidenafil, which may pose health risks.

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  7. FDA: Some Zicam Cold Remedies Are Risky

    The FDA today advised people not to use Zicam intranasal products that contain zinc, due to the risk of anosmia (loss of the sense of smell), which may be long-lasting or permanent.

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  8. 4 Asthma Drugs Get New Precaution

    The FDA is asking the makers of Singulair, Accolate, Zyflo, and Zyflo CR to include a precaution on those drugs' labels about reports of behavior or mood changes.

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  9. Bacterial Conjunctivitis Drug Besivance Approved

    The FDA has approved a new antibacterial eyedrop called Besivance to treat bacterial conjunctivitis, which is commonly called "pinkeye."

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  10. New Use for Active Ingredient of Cialis

    The FDA has OK'd Adcirca to help exercise ability in pulmonary artery hypertension patients; Adcirca is made with the active ingredient in the ED drug Cialis.

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