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DeBono: Asthma, exercise can mix  -  Mar 19, 2008
Windsor Star,A warm-up period that is short and too intense prior to starting the cardiovascular portion of the program may result in an exercise-induced bronchospasm

FDA Cites Excess Strokes with COPD Medicine  -  Mar 18, 2008
MedPage Today,Boehringer Ingelheim, which markets the inhaler that is used to treat bronchospasm in patients with COPD, performed the analysis that revealed a possible

FDA reviews stroke risk in Spiriva users  -  Mar 19, 2008
Prescribing Reference,Spiriva is indicated for the long-term maintenance treatment of bronchospasm due to chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Jaborandi - Uses and Side Effects  -  Mar 10, 2008
Los Angeles Chronicle,Adverse reactions to jaborandi may include seizures, hypotension, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bronchospasm, dyspnea, increased sweating, and hypersalivation

MedWatch - Tiotropium (marketed as Spiriva HandiHaler): Ongoing ...  -  Mar 18, 2008
PharmaLive.com (press release),This product contains tiotropium bromide and is used to treat bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Chemicals often used in meth labs pose great harm  -  Mar 2, 2008
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,Exposure to high levels has been found to cause problems including corneal irritation, difficulty breathing, bronchospasm, chest pain and pulmonary edema.

Health Highlights: March 19, 2008  -  Mar 19, 2008
Atlanta Journal Constitution,The inhaler contains tiotropium bromide and is used to treat bronchospasm associated with COPD, the FDA said in a prepared statement, adding that additional

GSK Data Suggests Efficacy of Advair(R) and Serevent(R) is Not ...  -  Mar 16, 2008
PR Newswire (press release),Serevent Diskus is also indicated for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm in patients 4 years of age and older. Serevent Diskus is indicated for

Stress Common Among US College Students  -  Mar 20, 2008
BusinessWeekThe inhaler contains tiotropium bromide and is used to treat bronchospasm associated with COPD, the FDA said in a prepared statement, adding that additional

FDA Issues Safety Alert for Drug Spiriva  -  Mar 19, 2008
RedOrbit,...has identified a possible increased risk of stroke in patients who take Spiriva to treat bronchospasm associated with COPD. An analysis of safety data from

FDA warns over potential stroke risk with Boehringerâ€™s Spiriva  -  Mar 19, 2008
Pharma Times (subscription),In the meantime, the agency stressed that Spiriva HandiHaler is â€œan effective medicineâ€? for controlling bronchospasm in patients with COPD and that patients

Premier Exhibitions Clinches 10-Year Deal With Luxor Resort ...  -  Mar 18, 2008
RTT News,Spiriva HandiHaler contains tiotropium bromide and is used to treat bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD.

Study Compares Bronchodilatory Effects of SYMBICORT(R) and Advair ...  -  Mar 18, 2008
Earthtimes,SYMBICORT is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm. SYMBICORT should not be initiated in patients during rapidly deteriorating or potentially

Predictive Genetic Test For Bowel Cancer Treatment Is Introduced ...  -  Mar 18, 2008
Medical News Today (press release),Severe infusion reactions were identified as anaphylactic reactions, bronchospasm, fever, chills and hypotension. Although fatal infusion reactions have not

Sepracor Inc. Reports 2007 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results ...  -  Feb 29, 2008
WELT ONLINE,XOPENEX Inhalation Solution, which is a short-acting beta-agonist indicated for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in patients with asthma and

Influenza-Testing and Antiviral-Agent Prescribing Practices ...  -  Mar 11, 2008
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),6 Zanamivir can be administered to patients aged 7 years or as prophylaxis for those aged 5 years; however, this agent can cause bronchospasm and should not

Ephedra - Uses and Administration Dose  -  Mar 7, 2008
Los Angeles Chronicle,Ephedra is used to treat respiratory tract diseases with mild bronchospasm. Although it's been in use by conventional practitioners since the 1930s to treat

Eucalyptus - Uses and Side Effects  -  Mar 7, 2008
Los Angeles Chronicle,...particularly infants and children, the application of eucalyptus preparations to the face or the inhalation of vapors can exacerbate bronchospasm.

FDA Updates Safety Information for Long Acting Beta Agonists  -  Mar 6, 2008
PharmaLive.com (press release),...increased risk of worsening wheezing (bronchospasm) in some people, and requested that manufacturers update warnings in their existing product labeling.

Spiriva, Foradil Often Misused, FDA Says  -  Mar 4, 2008
Newsinferno.com,Foradil, marketed by Schering-Plough and Novartis AG, is approved to treat COPD, Asthma and Exercised-Induced Bronchospasm. According to the FDA Public

How does asthma affect breathing ?  -  Feb 15, 2008
TamilStar.com,The narrowing that occurs in asthma is caused by three major factors: inflammation, bronchospasm, and hyperreactivity. The first and most important factor

FDA Approves New Once-Daily Asthma Inhaler For Children Under 4 Years  -  Feb 4, 2008
AHNHowever, the company added that Asmanex is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm or in children less than 4 years of age.

Balance Your Hormones  -  Feb 16, 2008
RedOrbit,A: Many doctors think of asthma as a bronchospasm phenomenon, and will therefore prescribe a variety of bronchodilators, some steroidal.

Critical Therapeutics Provides Update on Launch of ZYFLO CR(TM) at ...  -  Feb 12, 2008
FOXBusinessZYFLO CR and ZYFLO are not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks. Therapy with ZYFLO CR and ZYFLO can be continued

GlaxoSmithKline welcomes European guidance that stockpiling more ...  -  Jan 29, 2008
WebWire (press release),There have been very rare reports of patients being treated with Relenza who have experienced bronchospasm and/or decline in respiratory function which may

FDA Approves ASMANEX (R) TWISTHALER(R) (Mometasone Furoate ...  -  Feb 4, 2008
FOXBusinessASMANEX is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm or in children less than 4 years of age. ASMANEX TWISTHALER therapy should not be used to

KRAS Gene Status May Impact Vectibix(TM) (Panitumumab) Efficacy ...  -  Jan 23, 2008
WELT ONLINE,Severe infusion reactions were identified as anaphylactic reactions, bronchospasm, fever, chills, and hypotension. Although fatal infusion reactions have

What is exercise-induced food allergy?  -  Feb 6, 2008
TamilStar.com,This gas irritates the lungs and can induce in an asthmatic a severe constriction of the air passages to the lungs (bronchospasm), making breathing very

Sepracor Gains New Line but Faces CMS Troubles  -  Jan 29, 2008
BioWorld Online,The firm markets Xopenex (levalbuterol HCl), a short-acting bronchodilator indicated for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in patients 6 years or

Nycomed's Ciclesonide to be Commercialised in the United States by ...  -  Jan 28, 2008
Canada NewsWire (press release),ALVESCO(R) is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm. Omnaris(TM) (Ciclesonide) Nasal Spray is the intranasal formulation of Ciclesonide for the

ImClone Systems Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 ...  -  Jan 31, 2008
Business Wire (press release),Reactions characterized by rapid onset of airway obstruction (bronchospasm, stridor, hoarseness), urticaria, hypotension, loss of consciousness,

US FDA approves German blood plasma substitute Voluven  -  29 Dec 2007
Pravda,Side-effects: Anaphylactoid reactions: hypersensitivity, mild influenza-like symptoms, bradycardia, tachycardia, bronchospasm and non-cardiogenic pulmonary

Childhood Pesticide Exposure Leads to Functional Developmental ...  -  Dec 27, 2007
American Chronicle,Acute exposure results in gastrointestinal upset, bronchospasm, sweating, muscle weakness, depression of the central nervous system, and other symptoms.

Healthy Hospitals: A Transformation  -  Dec 27, 2007
American Chronicle,Be particularly watchful for asthmalike symptoms that may progress to bronchospasm in response to irritants. Â· Intolerance for peanuts, soy products,

Menier Christmas show set back by starâ€™s illness  -  Nov 29, 2007
Stage,...said: â€œDuring rehearsals Mr Hodge contracted a chest infection which resulted in bronchitis across both lungs and caused a severe bronchospasm.

ImClone and Sanofi-Aventis Settle Patent Litigation with Yeda ...  -  Dec 7, 2007
ReutersReactions characterized by rapid onset of airway obstruction (bronchospasm, stridor, hoarseness), urticaria, hypotension, loss of consciousness,

Vectibix(R) Approved in the European Union for the Treatment of ...  -  Dec 5, 2007
WELT ONLINE,Severe infusion reactions were identified as anaphylactic reactions, bronchospasm, fever, chills and hypotension. Although fatal infusion reactions have not

Six Stocks to Keep You, and Your Portfolio Healthy  -  Dec 18, 2007
Seeking Alpha,Clarinex for allergic rhinitis, Foradil and Asmanex for asthma, Proventil for bronchospasm, Avelox for respiratory and skin infections.

Third London Show Hit By Illness  -  Dec 12, 2007
Playbill.com,Factory's revival of La Cage aux Folles has twice been postponed because leading cast member Douglas Hodge is suffering from a "severe bronchospasm.

Critical Therapeutics Receives $5.0 Million Milestone Payment from ...  -  Dec 10, 2007
Business Wire (press release),ZYFLO CR and ZYFLO are not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks. Therapy with ZYFLO CR and ZYFLO can be continued

Merck's ROTATEQÂ® Reduced Hospitalizations And Emergency Department ...  -  Dec 10, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),5.8%), and bronchospasm (1.1% vs. 0.7%). In post-marketing experience, cases of intussusception have been reported in temporal association with ROTATEQ.

Almirall takes on big pharma in COPD  -  Dec 3, 2007
In-PharmaTechnologist.com,The aclidinium inhalable product is intended as a long-term, once daily maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with COPD.

Sukinda: Top of the Dirty Thirty heap  -  Dec 2, 2007
InfoChange,A known human carcinogen, Cr+6 also causes respiratory tract irritation, nasal septum ulcers, irritant dermatitis, rhinitis, bronchospasm and pneumonia.

London Revival of La Cage aux Folles Delays Official Opening  -  Nov 29, 2007
Playbill.com,According to a statement, Hodge's chest infection has resulted in bronchitis in both lungs, causing "severe bronchospasm." Hodge hopes to return to the

FDA Says Serevent Risk-Benefit Profile for Use in Kids Is Unfavorable  -  27 Nov 2007
FDA news (subscription),Serevent (salmeterol xinafoate), a long-acting beta agonist (LABA), has two pediatric asthma indications: the prevention of bronchospasm in patients 4 years

sepracor inc. announces the establishment of a unique product ...  -  Nov 5, 2007
Business Wire (press release),...chronic bronchitis and emphysema. brovana is for use by nebulization only. brovana is not indicated for the treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm,

new england journal of medicine study shows erbitux(r) improves ...  -  Nov 14, 2007
CNNMoney.com1000. reactions characterized by rapid onset of airway obstruction (bronchospasm, stridor, hoarseness), urticaria, hypotension, loss of consciousness,

is ngr-tnf effective in patients with refractory solid tumours ...  -  Nov 6, 2007
DG News...due to the occurrence of multiple dlts. in addition to the one dlt reported at asco (a grade 3 bronchospasm observed in one patient) this update

aasld: amino acid derivative improves survival in early stage ...  -  Nov 5, 2007
MedPage Today,3; placebo, 2); bronchospasm (1 each); arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, and ventricular premature contractions (nac, 6; placebo, 4).

new data presented on gardasil(r), merck s cervical cancer vaccine ...  -  Nov 4, 2007
InfoBolsa,...adverse experiences for gardasil compared to placebo and regardless of causality were: headache (0.03% gardasil vs. one case of bronchospasm and 2 cases

new data presented on gardasil(r), merck s cervical cancer vaccine ...  -  Nov 4, 2007
InfoBolsa,...syncope. immune system disorders: hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions, bronchospasm, and urticaria. reporting of

new data presented on gardasil(r), merck s cervical cancer vaccine ...  -  Nov 4, 2007
InfoBolsa,...wheezing (bronchospasm), hives, and rash have been reported. as with other vaccines, side effects that have been reported during general use include:

elevated creatinine levels and quality of care in heart failure  -  Nov 1, 2007
Annals of Internal Medicine...excluded if asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were present even though only few patients may have bronchospasm severe enough to outweigh

allergan, inc. receives fda approval for combigan â„¢ (brimonidine ...  -  Oct 31, 2007
Business Wire (press release),...any component of this product. warnings and precautions: severe respiratory reactions including death due to bronchospasm in patients with asthma have

sepracor inc. announces third quarter 2007 results and planned ...  -  Oct 30, 2007
Business Wire (press release),...which is a short-acting beta-agonist indicated for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease,

Watson Pharma gets generic AccuNeb OK  -  Sep 26, 2007
CNNMoney.com...to market its generic version of Dey LP's AccuNeb Inhalation Solution, which treats bronchospasm in patients 2 to 12 years of age with asthma.

FDA Approves IXEMPRA(TM) (ixabepilone), a Semi-Synthetic Analog of ...  -  Oct 16, 2007
CNNMoney.comH2 antagonist approximately 1 hour before IXEMPRA infusion and observe for hypersensitivity reactions (eg, flushing, rash, dyspnea, and bronchospasm).

This is only a test  -  Oct 3, 2007
Victorville Daily Press,Upper airway obstruction, bronchospasm, and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema may occur. If skin contact is prolonged (more than a few minutes), ammonia causes

Some schools limiting use of asthma inhalers  -  Sep 23, 2007
Chicago Daily Herald,..."The sooner a bronchospasm is addressed, the easier it is to control. If you let it go on, inflammation increases and it's kind of a vicious cycle."

Critical Therapeutics and Dey, LP Launch Perforomistâ„¢ (Formoterol ...  -  Oct 8, 2007
Business Wire (press release),ZYFLO CR and ZYFLO are not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks. Therapy with ZYFLO CR and ZYFLO can be continued

For drugmakers, finding a name is more art than science  -  Oct 7, 2007
USA TodayA 50-year-old woman was hospitalized after taking Flomax, used to treat an enlarged prostate, instead of Volmax, used to relieve bronchospasm.

SKYEPHARMA PLC ANNOUNCES PRODUCT LAUNCH  -  Sep 27, 2007
Market Wire (press release)ZYFLO CR(TM)and ZYFLO are not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks, but can be continued during acute exacerbations of

Survival Data in FDA Approval for ERBITUX(R) (Cetuximab) Supports ...  -  Oct 2, 2007
WELT ONLINE,Reactions characterized by rapid onset of airway obstruction (bronchospasm, stridor, hoarseness), urticaria, hypotension, loss of consciousness,

UPDATE 1-Watson gets FDA nod to sell generic asthma inhaler  -  Sep 26, 2007
ReutersThe drug is the generic equivalent to Dey LP's Accuneb inhalation solution, which is approved for relief of bronchospasm in asthma patients from 2 to 12

Watson Receives FDA Approval for Generic Accuneb(R)  -  Sep 26, 2007
CNNMoney.comAlbuterol sulfate is the generic equivalent to Dey, LP's AccuNeb(R) Inhalation Solution, which is indicated for the relief of bronchospasm in patients 2 to

Vectibix(TM) (panitumumab) Receives Positive Opinion for Marketing ...  -  Sep 21, 2007
Die Welt,Severe infusion reactions were identified as anaphylactic reactions, bronchospasm, fever, chills and hypotension. Although fatal infusion reactions have not

Blood Transfusion Reaction  -  Oct 7, 2007
PR-GB.com (press release),...low blood pressure. bronchospasm, angioedema, and signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, shock, pulmonary edema, and congestive heart failure.

Nutritional Supplements for Allergy Relief  -  Oct 5, 2007
PR-GB.com (press release),...chemicals that cause itching, engorgement of blood vessels, increased secretions, and bronchospasm (tightening of muscles that surround the airways).

Interim Results from a New Trial of CANCIDAS Â® (caspofungin ...  -  Oct 5, 2007
Business Wire (press release),Possible histamine-mediated symptoms have been reported including rash, facial swelling, pruritus, sensation of warmth and bronchospasm.

The Importance Of Sports Health Check-ups  -  Oct 2, 2007
Athletics Association of Ireland,For example, the condition exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) is undiagnosed in up to 20% of athletes and can have catastrophic consequences.

Merck to Donate Three Million Doses of GardasilÂ®, its Cervical ...  -  Sep 26, 2007
Business Wire (press release),5.8 percent), and bronchospasm (1.1 percent vs. 0.7 percent). In post-marketing experience, cases of intussusception have been reported in temporal

Recurrent Airway Obstruction: They Don't Call It 'Heaves' Anymore  -  Sep 26, 2007
TheHorse.com,...dexamethasone are given to reduce inflammation, and bronchodilators such as clenbuterol are given to relax airway smooth muscle, relieving bronchospasm.

Lilly Files for European Approval of ALIMTA(R) (pemetrexed for ...  -  Sep 20, 2007
CNNMoney.comBronchospasm occurs uncommonly and is usually mild and transient, but parenteral therapy may be required. In the rare event of pulmonary oedema,

Amgen Oncology Highlights Upcoming Data Presentations at the 2007 ...  -  Sep 21, 2007
Business Wire (press release),Severe infusion reactions were identified by reports of anaphylactic reaction, bronchospasm, fever, chills, and hypotension.

M&A update: Computer Sciences (CSC) calls active on renewed ...  -  Sep 19, 2007
Blogging Buy Outs,SEPR markets Lunesta, a prescription sleep aid, and Xopenex, a treatment to prevent bronchospasm. SEPR is recently up $0.35 to $28.86 on unconfirmed chatter

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