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May 27, 2011 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Dificid (fidaxomicin) tablets for the treatment of  Clostridium difficile -associated diarrhea (CDAD).

All lots of Slim Xtreme Herbal Slimming Capsule, 30 Capsules/Bottle, are being recalled. The products were sold and distributed nationwide via the internet and at the company’s headquarters in Hollywood, Florida.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved new hepatitis C. drug Incivek (telaprevir) , which acts directly on virus protease enzyme-an enzyme responsible for virus C replication. This drug is the newest product of Vertex Pharmaceutical Incorporated.

Barotrauma What Is It? Barotrauma refers to injuries caused by increased air or water pressure, such as during airplane flights or scuba diving. Barotrauma of the ear is common. Generalized barotraumas, also called decompression sickness, affects the entire body.

Irritable bowel syndrome Treatment timescale Symptoms should start to improve within 1 week. Management Antispasmodics Antispasmodics are the mainstay of OTC treatment of IBS and research trials show consistent improvement in abdominal pain with smooth muscle relaxants. 

SILVER SPRING, Md., May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Sutent (sunitinib) to treat patients with progressive neuroendocrine cancerous tumors located in the pancreas that cannot be removed by surgery or that have spread to other parts of the body (metastatic).

Important: Ask your doctor or pharmacist about medicines that should not be taken with Edurant. For more information, see the section Before taking Edurant . Read this Patient Information before you start taking Edurant and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or your treatment. You and your doctor should discuss your treatment with Edurant when you start taking it and at regular checkups. You should not change or stop treatment without first talking with your doctor.

May 20, 2011 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Edurant (rilpivirine) in combination with other antiretroviral drugs for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults who have never taken HIV therapy (treatment-naïve).

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Irritable bowel syndrome IBS is defined as a functional bowel disorder in which abdominal pain is associated with defecation or a change in bowel habit, with the additional features of disordered defecation and abdominal distension. Its cause is unknown. IBS is estimated to affect 20% of adults in the industrialised world, most of whom (up to three quarters) do not consult a doctor.

What Is It? Balanitis is an infection or inflammation of the skin on the head (glans) of the penis. In men who are not circumcised, this area is covered by a flap of skin known as the foreskin, or prepuce. Balanitis can occur in both circumcised and uncircumcised men, although it occurs more commonly in men who are not circumcised. Young boys generally are affected only if they have a very tight foreskin that is difficult to pull back.

What Is It? Autism is a developmental disorder of the brain. People with autism have problems communicating and interacting socially. They also may have unusual patterns of behavior, interests and activities. Doctors use the term autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This term includes the five kinds of autism.

What Is It? Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) is a condition defined by the presence of abnormal antibodies and an increased tendency to form blood clots. Women with this condition often have a history of miscarriages and other problems during pregnancy. People with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome produce antibodies that interact with certain proteins in the blood. This causes the blood to clot more than normal. The most commonly measured antiphospholipid antibodies include lupus anticoagulant and antibodies to cardiolipin or beta-2 glycoprotein.

FRIDAY, May 13 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration late Friday gave approval to Victrelis (boceprevir), one of a new class of drugs aimed at fighting chronic hepatitis C infection. According to The New York Times , the new drug appears to help more people clear the virus from their system in a shorter time span than older medications. In one trial sponsored by the drug's maker, Merck, 44 percent of patients were successfully treated within 28 weeks instead of the typical 48.

What Is It? Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that mainly affects the lower back. It causes inflammation and damage at the joints, and first affects the sacroiliac joints between the spine and the pelvis. It also can affect other areas of the spine and other joints, such as the knee. Eventually, inflamed spinal joints can become fused, or joined together so they can't move independently. The word spondylitis refers to inflammation of the spine; ankylosis means fusion or the melding of two bones into one. 

What Is It? Amyloidosis is a disease in which an abnormal protein called amyloid accumulates in body tissues and organs. The protein deposits can be in a single organ or dispersed throughout the body. The disease causes serious problems in the affected areas. 

What Is It? An acoustic neuroma is a type of benign (noncancerous) brain tumor that grows on the vestibular nerve as it travels from the inner ear to the brainstem. It is one of the most common types of benign brain tumors. The first sign of one is usually hearing loss.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zytiga (abiraterone acetate) in combination with prednisone (a steroid) to treat patients with late-stage (metastatic) castration-resistant prostate cancer who have received prior docetaxel (chemotherapy).

Adverse musculoskeletal side effects have been well documented with the use of fluoroquinolone antiobiotics. In 2008, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) placed a black box warning, as well as further medication recommendations, on all fluoroquinolones due to the increased risk of developing tendinitis and/or tendon rupture. A review of the current literature by Dr. Hall and colleagues discusses potential mechanisms of pathology, identifies risk factors, and proposes updated guidelines in the athletic population, which include:

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Tradjenta (linagliptin) tablets, a prescription medication used along with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes.

May 5, 2011 -- The FDA has issued a warning to consumers about the use of benzocaine, the main ingredient in over-the-counter liquids and gels used to reduce teething pain in very young children. Benzocaine is associated with a rare but serious condition called methemoglobinemia, which greatly reduces the amount of oxygen carried through the bloodstream. In the most severe cases, the condition can be life-threatening.

 Our institutional guidelines at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center have used the same 4 emetic risk categories used by all the major guideline groups: high, moderate, low, and minimal. For the high-emetic-risk chemotherapy programs, including the combination of an anthracycline and cyclophosphamide, we recommend using palonosetron, dexamethasone, and aprepitant. In our practice setting, the tablets of aprepitant are the most effective, and we also use tablets of dexamethasone, but again, that may vary depending on your practice setting. [For moderate emetic risk, the MSKCC guidelines recommend the use of palonosetron and dexamethasone.]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Corifact, the first product intended to prevent bleeding in people with the rare genetic defect congenital Factor XIII deficiency. Patients with congenital Factor XIII deficiency don't make enough Factor XIII, a substance that circulates in the blood and is important for normal clotting. Without treatment, people with the condition are at risk for life-threatening bleeding.

1 Ondansetron HCL is used for : a- Hypertension b- Angina pectoris c- Prophylaxis of migraine d- Anti-emetic