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| Antipsychotics Do More Harm than Good In Dementia Patients |
| 2008-06-25 03:52:00 |
Antipsychotic drugs use to reduce symptoms of agitation, aggression, and violence in dementia patients is on the rise, as can be seen in soaring sales of antipsychotics like Risperdal, Seroquel, and Zyprexa. These drugs experienced a $4 billion dollar increase in sales since 2000 for a total of $13.1 billion in 2007, due, in part, to an increase in such prescriptions in nursing homes. As a matter-of fact, researchers estimate that nearly 30 percent of all nursing home patients have received antipsychotic drugs at one time or another.But, a 2006 study of Alzheimer’s patients revealed that in most, antipsychotics provided no significant improvement over placebos in treating aggression and delusions. A year earlier, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered newer antipsychotics be labeled with a “black box” label warning of an increased risk of death.
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| Seroquel researcher got cash from AZ |
| 2008-04-20 06:16:00 |
Sen. Charles Grassley's hall of shame: The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, who's been trying to rally support for a bill requiring drug and device makers to disclose anything of value given to doctors, raised the case of Dr. Melissa DelBello, a psychiatrist who got hundreds of thousands of dollars in travel expenses, consulting fees, and lecture payments from AstraZeneca. DelBello also happened to be lead author of a study that concluded kids did well on AstraZeneca's antipsychotic med Seroquel.Here's the timeline: DelBello authored the study, published in 2002. In 2003, she got $100,000 from the drugmaker, or so she told the University of Cincinnati. In 2004, she reported $80,000. AstraZeneca's figures total $238,000.
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| Students treated after taking prescription drug |
| 2008-04-05 17:33:00 |
GAUTIER -- At least four Gautier Middle School students took a prescription drug typically used to treat mental disorders during school hours Monday and were treated at Singing River Hospital, Gautier Capt. Jason Pugh said Thursday.Pugh said another student brought the drug Seroquel to the school, then distributed it to at least four classmates between 12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.The names of the students, who are 14 and 15 years old, are being withheld and the case is under investigation, according to Pugh.
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| Seroquel generic threat next week |
| 2008-03-24 03:12:00 |
However, the more widely prescribed higher-dose versions of Seroquel, used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also stand to lose protection from generics later this year.TEVA 46.24, 0.00, 0.0%) in a position to launch its own copy of the drug "at risk" once it obtains approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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| Seroquel trial set |
| 2008-03-15 13:00:00 |
he U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey also gave the Anglo-Swedish drug maker permission to file for a motion of summary judgment no later than March 18.AstraZeneca hopes that a summary judgment may shut down the generic threat early. Generics could, in theory, enter the U.S. market as early as the end of this month, when a 30-month stay on approvals for copies of the medicine is lifted.
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| AstraZeneca submits Seroquel XR in USA for depression |
| 2008-03-04 05:14:00 |
AstraZeneca is looking to get approval for the extended-release version of its blockbuster antipsychotic Seroquel from US regulators as a treatment for depression.The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application to the US Food and Drug Administration for its once-daily Seroquel XR (quetiapine fumarate) to be approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder. The firm is looking to get the green light for the drug to be used as monotherapy, adjunct therapy, and maintenance therapy in adults and the submission is based on seven Phase III studies involving over 4,900 patients.
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| State AG sues two drug companies |
| 2008-02-28 05:19:00 |
McGrath filed the complaint in state district court in Helena Wednesday against Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc. and AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP over their prescription drugs Risperdal and Seroquel, respectively. These medicines were intended to treat adult schizophrenia and short-term treatment of acute mania associated with bipolar disorder.He charged that the two companies “have engaged in false and misleading marketing, advertising and sales campaigns to promote these drugs for non-medically indicated uses.†McGrath said the companies “successfully deceived physicians, citizen-users and others in the medical community†about the safety of these drugs compared to other antipsychotic drugs in order to carve out a greater market share.
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| THE DRUGS THAT COULD SAVE BRITNEY SPEARS |
| 2008-02-23 08:56:00 |
Two of them, Risperdal and Seroquel, are powerful anti-psychotics that help to improve manic episodes. She’s also taking the laxative Correctol to help with constipation, a side effect of the Risperdal. Finally, Britney takes the sleep aid Rozerem.And to the relief of her family, Britney hasn’t been putting up a fight about taking them. “She’s doing it willingly,†says the insider. But while her family remains hopeful the drugs will work, Dr. Carole Lieberman, a psychiatrist who doesn’t treat Brit, worries that the star’s strange behavior is a sign of trouble. “Too many medications can increase the risk of side effects,†Dr. Lieberman explains. “One possible side effect is acting like a zombie.â€
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| New Antipsychotic Drugs Used Inappropriately, Prescribed to Often |
| 2008-02-19 04:37:00 |
Zyprexa, Seroquel, Abilify and other atypical antipsychotic drugs, meant to be used sparingly for severe mental illness like schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder, are being prescribed in increasing numbers to young children and the elderly. Doctors have helped to turn atypical antipsychotics like Zyprexa into blockbusters by prescribing them for more common conditions such as dementia and aggression. Some have accused drug makers of illegally promoting off-label uses as the reason behind this surge in atypical antipsychotic drug prescriptions.
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| AstraZeneca Asks for Wider Use of Seroquel in Europe |
| 2008-02-15 15:55:00 |
AstraZeneca Plc, the U.K.'s second- largest drugmaker, asked European regulators for permission to sell anti-psychotic drug Seroquel for bipolar depression and the extended-release version for bipolar mania and bipolar depression.The applications were submitted to the European Medicines Agency, London-based AstraZeneca said in a statement today. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering the approval of Seroquel XR for bipolar mania and bipolar depression. The FDA approved Seroquel for bipolar depression in 2006.
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| AstraZeneca seeks summary judgment over Seroquel |
| 2008-02-10 03:27:00 |
Teva is challenging the patents protecting Seroquel and could launch a cheap generic copy of the medicine in the United States as early as the end of March, once a 30-month stay on approval is lifted.Such an early launch would leave Teva exposed to paying damages if a court later backed AstraZeneca's patent position -- but generic companies are increasingly opting to pursue such "at risk" launches.
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| New Analysis Demonstrates Efficacy Of Seroquel |
| 2008-02-03 17:47:00 |
The combined analysis1 was based on pooled results from two large-scale, international, double-blind studies (studies 126 and 127)2,3 that investigated the time to recurrence of a mood event in patients with bipolar I disorder. After achieving clinical stability for a minimum of at least 12 weeks, 1,334 patients were randomised to maintenance treatment with Seroquel (quetiapine fumarate) (400-800 mg/day) plus lithium or divalproex, or placebo in combination with lithium or divalproex for up to 104 weeks.
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| Sausalito doctor accused of Medi-Cal fraud |
| 2008-01-27 23:53:00 |
According to the accusation filed by the state Attorney General's Office on behalf of the medical board, Sanders was dispensing a variety of medications to psychiatric patients out of a chaotic office on Telegraph Avenue in Oakland - often without physically examining patients or keeping adequate records.
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| Novo-Olanzapine |
| 2008-01-20 16:42:00 |
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
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| Astra seeks new drug uses |
| 2008-01-16 02:07:00 |
On Wednesday, AstraZeneca, which has its U.S. headquarters in Fairfax, submitted two new drug applications with the Food and Drug Administration, seeking approval for two new uses for Seroquel XR, a mental health drug used for schizophrenia. The new uses would be for manic or depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder."If the drug company gets approval for that use, now when you go to the pharmacy, you'll get a handout on bipolar, not schizophrenia," Kaye said. That makes his bipolar patients more comfortable.
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| AstraZeneca seeks more US approval for Seroquel XR |
| 2008-01-14 03:08:00 |
The Anglo-Swedish company said it based its submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on clinical studies showing the once-daily pill effective in treating depression.Seroquel XR is currently approved in eight countries -- including the United States -- to treat schizophrenia in adults and represents a key product for the company struggling with a sparse pipeline of its own.
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| Teens can be tough to treat for mental illness |
| 2008-01-13 18:48:00 |
Treating teens grew more complicated after the federal government warned a few years ago about links between antidepressants and increased suicidal thoughts and behaviors among children and teens.Doctors say more parents became wary of the drugs even though they can be effective in treating depression."Parents are aware about the potential problems," said Dr. Arun Sharma, chief of psychiatry for Alegent Health.
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