Pancreatic Cancer | Januvia | Byetta

Januvia | Byetta | The Maher Law Firm

Januvia and Byetta may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer Januvia – a prescription pill that helps lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. Byetta – an injectable prescription medication that helps improve blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. In September of 2009 the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) [...]

Januvia

Januvia | Januvia Pancreatitis | Januvia Diabetes | The Maher Law Firm

Januvia (Sitagliptin Phosphate) helps control blood sugar levels in type two diabetes. Januvia does not cure diabetes Januvia is marketed by Merck & Co. and was approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) on October 17th 2006.  Januvia comes in tablet form and works best in combination with a good diet and exercise.  Sometimes [...]

FDA Panel Rejects Experimental Diabetes Drug

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A panel convened by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted yesterday against approval of the experimental diabetes drug, dapagliflozin, citing safety concerns associated with use of the drug, including increased risk for bladder and breast cancers. The panel concluded that while the drug, which is the first-of-its-kind, had attractive features as a treatment for [...]