Thursday, December 10, 2015

Scientists find unique anti-diabetes compound using powerful new drug-discovery method

Scientists find unique anti-diabetes compound using powerful new drug-discovery method
Scientists from The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have deployed a powerful new drug discovery technique to identify an anti-diabetes compound with a novel mechanism of action. The finding, which appeared online ahead of print in Nature Communications, may lead to a new type of diabetes treatment. Just as importantly, it demonstrates the potential of the new technique, which enables researchers to quickly find drug candidates that activate cellular receptors in desired ways.

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https://www.worldpharmanews.com/research/3295-scientists-find-unique-anti-diabetes-compound-using-powerful-new-drug-discovery-method

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Indian Government Initiatives For The Development of Pharma Industry

Indian Government Initiatives For The Development of Pharma Industry

The Addendum 2015 of the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) 2014, published by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) on behalf of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, is expected to play a significant role in enhancing the quality of medicines that would in turn promote public health and accelerate the growth and development of pharmaceutical sector.

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Saturday, October 17, 2015

Acetaminophen Tablets by Medline Industries: Recall - Mislabeling with Incorrect Strength


AUDIENCE: Pharmacy, Consumer
ISSUE: On October 9, 2015, Medline Industries, Inc. announced that it will initiate a voluntary nationwide recall of lot # 45810 of Acetaminophen tablets, 500mg, uncoated compressed tablets to the consumer level. The Acetaminophen 500mg, Tab 100/BT (OTC20101) has been found to be mislabeled displaying “Acetaminophen 325mg” (OTC10101) instead of “Acetaminophen 500mg”. The Acetaminophen tablets, 500mg is incorrectly labeled as 325 mg tablets. This error is not easily identifiable by the user or prescriber. If the product is taken at the maximum labeled dose, every four hours, five doses a day, or with other medications containing acetaminophen, it may lead to liver toxicity or liver failure. See the firm Press Release for further details.