Higher Dose of Novartis Drug Exelon® Patch Approved by FDA for Patients With

Higher dose of Novartis drug Exelon® Patch approved by FDA for patients with

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4, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ — The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a higher dose of Exelon® Patch (rivastigmine transdermal system) for the treatment of people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. The new 13.3 mg/24 h dosage strength …
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War On Drugs Debate: Is The Obama Administration's Approach Working?

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Nixon declared that drug abuse was “public enemy number one in the United States,” a crisis that forced the federal government to realign massive resources toward enforcement of drug law and drug treatment. Two years later, Nixon established the Drug …
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Inflammation Drug May Help Hard to Treat Major Depression

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Inflammation Drug May Help Hard to Treat Major Depression. Major depression not responding to standard therapy may be treated using a drug commonly prescribed for inflammation, a new study says. By Amber Moore | Sep 04, 2012 04:34 PM EDT …
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Angels Minor Leaguer Yancarlos Santiago Suspended 25 Games

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Los Angeles Angels left-handed minor league pitcher Yancarlos Santiago has been suspended for 25 games without pay for violating MLB's Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, according to MLB.com. Santiago, a 21-year-old relief pitcher for …
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Higher Dose Of Novartis Drug Exelon® Patch Approved By FDA For Patients With Mild To Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
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Higher Dose Of Novartis Drug Exelon® Patch Approved By FDA For Patients With Mild To Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
EAST HANOVER, N.J., Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a higher dose of Exelon® Patch (rivastigmine transdermal system) for the treatment of people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. The new 13.3 mg/24 h dosage strength of … Read News

Novartis Says FDA Oks Higher Dose Of Exelon Patch For Treating Alzheimer's
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