Archive for February 06, 2010

Generic Version of Parkinson’s Drug Mirapex Clears FDA Hurdle

Generic Version of Parkinson’s Drug Mirapex Clears FDA Hurdle

Glenmark Generics, Inc., USA, has received tentative approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market pramipexole dihydrochloride, a generic drug used to control symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD).

Elderly Taking Reglan at Extra Risk of Neurological Disorder

Elderly Taking Reglan at Extra Risk of Neurological Disorder

Elderly patients, especially elderly women, taking the prescription drug Reglan® (metoclopramide) run a higher than average risk of developing the neurological syndrome tardive dyskinesia (TD), according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).