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Ortho-McNeil’s levofloxacin (Levaquin) tablets and injection are now approved for the treatment of penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae in community acquired pneumonia (CAP). Levofloxacin is already approved for the treatment of …

FDA’s May 28-June 1, 2001, inspection of API make Northeast General Pharmaceutical Factory of Shenyang, China, netted the maker of bulk sucralfate U.S.P. four citations on the Oct. 2 warning letter for stability records and calibration lapses. The Division of Manufacturing & Product Quality at the Center for Drugs informed the firm that CDER would recommend withholding approval of NDAs listing Northeast’s product as a component.

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Alpharma USPD has launched Sucralfate Suspension in 1g/10 mL unit dose cups. Equivalent to the active ingredient in Aventis’ Carafate Suspension, Sucralfate Suspension will be marketed in a 50-cup case uncer the Xactdose label. Sucralfate Suspension is indicated for the short-term (up to eight weeks) treatment of active duodenal ulcer and will compete in the $4.3 million Sucralfate Suspension unit dose market. …

Abstract
Objectives To determine the effectiveness of ranitidine and sucralfate in the prevention of stress ulcer in critical patients and to assess if these treatments affect the risk of nosocomial pneu…

Euticals S.p.A., a GMP producer of bulk active ingredients for the pharmaceutical industry, is located in Lodi, Italy, near Milan. The facility occupies a total area of 23,000 square meters, of which about 10,000 square meters are covered. The company employs 70 people.
For 2001, sales are expected to be 16 million euros (…

What is an ulcer?
An ulcer is damage to the inner lining (the mucosa) of the stomach or the upper part of the intestine (duodenum). A bacterium, Helicobacter pylori, is the main cause of ulcers in this area…

Peptic ulcer occurs when inside your stomach and duodenum increased levels of acid are produced. This acid injures the line of stomach and duodenum and so ulcer appears.

The level of acid inside the stomach increases because some factors interfere in its production. For examp…

Acid reflux disease (GERD) is a medical condition wherein the esophagus becomes inflamed or irritated because of the backing up of acids from the stomach. Acid reflux disease treatment can be done in several methods.
Most often, physicians are suggesting rubric modifications of lifestyles when they recommend non-pharmaceutical GERD treatments for their pat…

Definition: Chronic Vomiting

- Acute vomiting that fails to respond to appropriate symptomatic therapy

- Untreated vomiting that persists longer than two weeks

Consistent

Intermittent or episodic

Approach to Vomiting

- Primary GI

Gastric

Small intestinal

Colonic

- Secondary GI

Systemic illness that affects GI function

Secondary GI Causes of Vomiting

SYSTEM

- Kidneys

- …

Hashimoto’s disease is a disease characterized by the immune system attacking the thyroid gland. . A family history of thyroid disorders is common, with the HLADR5 gene most strongly implicated conferring a relative risk of 3 in the UK. The person may experience symp…