Archive for December, 2008

Adverse Event Reporting News - Protonix I.V. for injection

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

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Chain Drug Review - Wyeth to sell generic Protonix

Friday, December 26th, 2008

MADISON, N.J. — Wyeth and its business partner, Nycomed, have launched a generic version of the former’s Protonix tablets.
Wyeth says it took the action in response to the December 21 “at risk” launch of generic pantoprazole tablets in the United States by Teva…

NJBIZ - Pharma Fight over Heartburn Drug

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals last week filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. for launching a generic version of Wyeths acid-reflux drug Protonix. But Teva says it won 180 days of marketing exclusivity from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for 20-milligram and 40-milligram doses of pantoprazole sodium delayed release-or generic Protonix DR-tablets.

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Medical Marketing and Media - Expert panel rates GERD drugs

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

A panel of experts appointed by the Amerian Gastroenterological Association reached a consensus that there is some, but not much, difference in efficacy among OTC drugs and Rx drugs for the treatment of GERD.
Among prescription drugs, standard doses of proton pump inhibitors Prevacid, Prilosec, Protonix, and Aciphex produce comparable rates of healing …

Acid Reflux/Heartburn - Simple Steps to Relief

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

ACID REFLUX/HEARTBURN - Effective Strategies to Stop the Burning. by Andrew KellyYou’ve seen the advertisements: Acid reflux is a horrible disease that can cause damage to the
oesophagus and lead to cancer. Are these claims realistic, or simply exaggerated to sell over
the counter medications? The fact is that doctors don’t even agree on the causes, treatments,
and long-term risks related to heartburn, so you can believe what you want about the ads.Heartburn is the uncomf…

Business Wire - Fitch: Wyeth’s Increased Share Repurchase Program Supported within Current Rating

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

CHICAGO — Fitch Ratings does not expect Wyeth’s $5 billion share repurchase program to have a material impact on the company’s credit profile. Today, Wyeth announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase to the company’s prio…

Medical Marketing and Media - WALL STREET CHOICE: SALES OF KEY PRODUCTS BOOST WYETH'S TOP LINE

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

In a study sure to cause indigestion among those who can least abide it, Dutch researchers have found that acid-blocking drugs might boost a person’s chance of getting pneumonia. For millions of people who have come to rely on the popular drugs, the news is a bitter pill to swallow.
Acid blockers come in two forms. Socalled [histamine.sub.2]-receptor antagonists include ranitidine (Zantac), cimetidine (Tagamet), and famotidine (Pe…

Hypnosis Treats Unexplained Chest Pain

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

April 20, 2006 - Severe chest pain is a serious symptom of heart diseaseheart disease that should never be ignored, but not all chest pain has a cardiac cause.
In up to almost a third of cases when heart disease is suspected, no obvious coronary artery disease of the heart can be found to explain frequent chest pain. Noncardiac chest pain is poorly understood and difficult to treat, but new research shows …

Wyeth Reports Earnings Results for the 2008 Third Quarter and First Nine Months

Friday, December 5th, 2008

- Worldwide Net Revenue Increased 4% for the 2008 Third Quarter and
5% for the 2008 First Nine Months

- Third Quarter Revenue Growth in Pharmaceuticals Division Led by

Natural Remedies for Heartburn

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

Although there are many over the counter and prescription medicines available for heartburn relief, natural remedies for heartburn may be just as effective and cause fewer side effects. Most people experience heartburn occasionally, even those who have a healthy diet and stress-free lifestyle.
Presc…