Apotex Corp. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP, 28x3 Blister Pack/Carton Due to Possibility of Missing/Incorrect Tablet Arrangement
Weston, Florida, Apotex Corp. is voluntarily recalling four lots of Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP to the patient /user level. The four recalled lots of Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP may possibly contain defective blisters with incorrect tablet arrangements and/or an empty blister pocket. The affected product is manufactured by Oman Pharmaceutical Products Co. LLC. Oman under the subcontract from Helm AG, Nordkanalstrasse 28, Hamburg, 20097, Germany. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - March 4, 2019 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Introvale (Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets) - new on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - February 28, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Quasense (Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets) - new on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - February 28, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Estradiol Levels Predict Fracture Risk During the Menopausal Transition
Authors of a new study found that estradiol levels can be used to predict fracture risk among women during the menopausal transition. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - February 15, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Gregory M. Weiss, MD Tags: Women ' s Health Source Type: news
New Imaging Method Measures Efficacy of Breast Cancer Therapy
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health have discovered a new way to measure the efficacy or failure of hormone therapy for breast cancer patients. A study detailing the findings was published in the February issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
The findings showed that positron emission tomography (PET) imaging with 18F-fluorofuranylnorprogesterone (18F-FFNP) has been found to successfully measure changes in progesterone receptor (PR) levels resulting from a short-course estrogen treatment, also known as an estradiol challenge.
Estrogen-receptor (ER)-positive breast cancer is...
Source: MDDI - February 12, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: MDDI Staff Tags: Imaging Source Type: news
Oral vs Transdermal Estradiol in Girls With Turner Syndrome Oral vs Transdermal Estradiol in Girls With Turner Syndrome
A new study investigates whether the route of estradiol administration affects the genotoxic estrogens concentrations among girls with Turner syndrome.Clinical Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 4, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics Journal Article Source Type: news
Testosterone and cortisol modulate the effects of empathy on aggression in children - Pascual-Sagastizabal E, Del Puerto N, Cardas J, Sanchez-Martin JR, Vergara AI, Azurmendi A.
This study aimed to analyze the potential moderating role of circulating testosterone, cortisol and estradiol levels on the attenuating effect of empathy on aggression in children. Participants were 139 children (80 boys and 59 girls) from the 3rd year of ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 29, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Low reproductive hormone levels in males is linked to recurrent pregnancy loss
Recurrent pregnancy loss is linked to low levels of testosterone and estradiol in male partners, according to research published inClinical Chemistry.Newswise (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - January 4, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Jaimiess (Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets) - new on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - December 15, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Aurovela (Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets) - new on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - December 14, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
estradiol, Alora, Climara, Delestrogen, Depo-Estradiol, Divigel, Elestrin, Estrace, and Others
Title: estradiol, Alora, Climara, Delestrogen, Depo-Estradiol, Divigel, Elestrin, Estrace, and OthersCategory: MedicationsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/10/2018 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Menopause General)
Source: MedicineNet Menopause General - December 10, 2018 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Surprising Research on Cannabis
Much of what we think we know about cannabis may soon change as a result of new research that uncovers some surprising facts. Indeed, the topic, which can be emotionally charged, is the focus of intense scientific study. Is cannabis good for you? Is it addictive? What long-term harms can use cause? The answers to these questions are multi-layered and not always clear-cut, which is why cannabis research continues with even more urgency.
FACTS ON CANNABIS ADDICTION AND DEPENDENCE
Current estimates are that one in 10 cannabis users will develop cannabis addiction or dependence. The potency of the delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol ...
Source: Psych Central - November 9, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Suzanne Kane Tags: Addictions Habits Healthy Living Memory and Perception Miscellaneous Drugs Neuroscience Substance Abuse Source Type: news
Bijuva (Estradiol and Progesterone Capsules) - new on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - November 8, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Janssen Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall for one lot of ORTHO-NOVUM 1/35 and two lots of ORTHO-NOVUM 7/7/7 Due to Incorrect Veridate Dispenser Instructions
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of one lot of ORTHO-NOVUM 1/35 (norethindrone / ethinyl estradiol) Tablets and two lots of ORTHO-NOVUM 7/7/7 (norethindrone / ethinyl estradiol) Tablets to the pharmacy level. The patient information provided inside affected packages of ORTHO-NOVUM does not include the appropriate instructions for the Veridate dispenser. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - November 3, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
FDA Approves Bijuva (estradiol and progesterone) Capsules for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Vasomotor Symptoms Due to Menopause
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2018-- TherapeuticsMD, Inc, an innovative women ’s healthcare company, today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Bijuva (estradiol and progesterone) capsules,... (Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals)
Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals - October 29, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
