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Leukotriene Inhibitors: Montelukast (marketed as Singulair),...
Leukotriene Inhibitors: Montelukast , Zafirlukast , and Zileuton August 28, 2009 Audience: Pulmonology healthcare professionals [UPDATED 08/28/2009] The June 12, 2009 Healthcare Professional Sheet has been updated. Comment?
Asthma affects one out of six people in eastern Colorado, according to the High Plains Research Network. Comment?
Allergies main cause of asthma attacks
Asthma, a common chronic childhood disease, affects 17 million people in the United States. Comment?
New Precautions For Singulair, Accolate, And Zyflo
Singulair , Accolate , Zyflo and Zyflo CR have modified their labeling to include information about neuropsychiatric events occurring in patients using these products. Comment?
Asthma updates: FDA mulls pregnancy registry
It's important for the health of both a pregnant mother and her fetus to learn about a drug's adverse effects, especially for common drugs like those used to treat asthma. Comment?
Labeling for Leukotriene Inhibitors Describes Adverse Neuropsychiatric Events
FDA on Friday announced that the labeling for leukotriene inhibitors now includes information about reports of neuropsychiatric events in patients who used the products. Comment?
Study finds leukotriene modifiers work best for asthma sufferers
WILMINGTON,A Del. Asthma patients have an easier time controlling their disease with oral controllers than with a common type of inhaled drug, according to a new study. Comment?
Study finds leukotriene modifiers work best for asthma sufferers
WILMINGTON,A Del. Asthma patients have an easier time controlling their disease with oral controllers than with a common type of inhaled drug, according to a new study. Comment?
Psychiatric warning added to labels of leukotriene inhibitors used for asthma
THE FDA HAS REQUESTED that a psychiatric warning be added to the labels of leukotriene inhibitors such as montelukast , zafirlukast , and zileuton , used to treat asthma and, in the case of montelukast, allergic rhinitis. 4 comments
Health Agencies Update: Leukotriene Inhibitor Warning
Leukotriene Inhibitor Warning JAMA. 2009;302 :375. The US Food and Drug Administration is asking manufacturers of leukotriene inhibitors to add warnings about serious psychiatric adverse events to the drugs' labels. Comment?
Richard Hoffmann, Ask the Pharmacist,
Q: I heard that the FDA issued a warning about some asthma drugs. What drugs are they? A: The FDA recently asked the manufacturers of Singulair , Accolate , Zyflo and Zyflo CR to include a precaution on the drugs' labeling about behavior and mood changes that have been reported in some people taking these asthma medications. Comment?
Mentor mom Lynne Faraone helped sound the alarm over side effects from popular Singulair
Lynne Faraone created this wall of inspiration in her Mentor home. She says hope especially helped her as she fought for a warning label on the asthma and allergy medication Singulair. Comment?
FDA Cautions Regarding Psychiatric Events With Leukotriene Inhibitors
FDA has requested that the manufacturers of montelukast , zafirlukast , and zileuton include a labeling precaution related to potential psychiatric events. Comment?
News Briefs: Clinical Practice Updates
This roundup includes the following brief clinical practice updates: The FDA is warning consumers to stop using three Zicam intranasal products. Comment?
FDA Adds to Problems for Mercka s Asthma Drug Singulair
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The FDA has requested that warnings of mood changes and suicidal behavior be placed on the label of Singulair, which is also facing challenges over the validity of its patent. 1 comment
FDA: Certain asthma medications need new prescribing, side effects information
WHITEHOUSE STATION,A N.J. The Food and Drug Administration has asked manufacturers of a class of asthma drugs to revise their prescribing information to include information about the possibility of psychiatric side effects. Comment?
Asthma drugs get 'precaution' labeling
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has requested that asthma drugs in the leukotriene receptor agonists category be given a "precaution" on the drugs' label. Comment?
Doctors are closer to understanding why red wine is good for you, some asthma medications may soon carry strong warnings, and a lack of sleep could be deadly. Comment?
4 Asthma Drugs Get New Precaution
June 12, 2009 -- The FDA today asked makers of Singulair , Accolate , Zyflo , and Zyflo CR to include a precaution on those drugs' labels about reports of behavior and mood changes. Comment?
Welcome back.It's not just your mood... or your productivity that suffers when you don't get enough sleep.It turns out: lack of shut eye may actually be deadly.Ross Palombo has that story and more in today's health watch report.Scientists have long known that drinking red wine in moderation is good for you health; now they're figuring out why.New ... Comment?