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Dr. Reddy’s intros Suprax generic
HYDERABAD, India, and PRINCETON, N.J. — Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has introduced its generic of Suprax (cefixime for oral suspension). The drug is indicated to treat various bacterial infections.
The Dr. Reddy’s generic will be available in 100 mg/5 ml and 200 mg/5 ml dosage strengths after reconstituion. The 100 mg/5 ml dosage strength is available in 50-ml bottles and the 200 mg/5 ml strength is available in 75- and 50-ml bottles.
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Study suggests statin therapy may lower risk of breast cancer
BARCELONA, Spain — A 14 year study in more than one million people has found that women with high cholesterol have significantly lower rates of breast cancer and improved mortality. The research, presented earlier this week at ESC Congress, suggests that statins are associated with lower rates of breast cancer and subsequent mortality.