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FDA approves OLYSIO (simeprevir) for treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection
FDA approves OLYSIO (simeprevir) Janssen Therapeutics, Division of Janssen Products, LP (Janssen), announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved OLYSIO™ (simeprevir), an NS3/4A protease inhibitor, for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection as part of an antiviral treatment regimen in combination with pegylated interferon and ribavirin in genotype 1 infected…
Read MoreFDA approves new treatment for hepatitis C virus
FDA approves new treatment for hepatitis C virus FDA NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Nov. 22, 2013 Media Inquiries: Stephanie Yao, 301-796-0394, stephanie.yao@fda.hhs.gov Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA approves new treatment for hepatitis C virus The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Olysio (simeprevir), a new therapy to treat chronic hepatitis C virus infection. Hepatitis…
Read MoreOver-the-Counter Painkillers and the Liver
Over-the-Counter Painkillers and the Liver March 1st, 2012 Those with liver disease must be aware that the three most common pain relievers could be hazardous to a compromised liver – even at a reasonable dosage. By Nicole Cutler L.Ac. Editor’s Note: The information below is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace,…
Read MoreKnow About the Combo that Can Lead to Liver Failure
Medication Risks October 31st, 2013 Taking medication to relieve severe pain is understandable; but make sure you don’t choose a combination that can stop your liver from functioning. Know About the Combo that Can Lead to Liver Failure By Nicole Cutler L.Ac. Maybe you, along with millions of other adults, have fatty liver disease and…
Read MoreCuring Hepatitis C
Curing Hepatitis C BALTIMORE, Md. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Hepatitis C is the most common bloodborne viral infection in the US, affecting more than 4-million people. The deadly disease can lead to cirrhosis of the liver and liver cancer. Now there is a new era of hepatitis-c drugs that could cure the disease, without side effects.…
Read MoreDrugs/Medications to avoid with Liver Disease
Drugs to Avoid Avoiding Certain Medications: Patients with cirrhosis should not take Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) such as Advil (Ibuprofen), Motrin (Ibuprofen), or aspirin-type drugs. Tylenol (Acetaminophen) is safe if you take less than six 325 mg tablets each day (2,000 mg per day). Because cirrhosis patients are at increased risk of ulcer disease, you…
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