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The first epinephrine nasal spray for emergency allergic reactions receives FDA approval | CNN

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The first epinephrine nasal spray for emergency allergic reactions receives FDA approval | CNN

CNN — The US Food and Drug Administration approved the first epinephrine nasal spray for severe allergic reactions called anaphylaxis, a needle-free alternative to EpiPens and similar drugs. The drug, called Neffy, is cleared for adults and children who weigh more than 66 pounds, the agency said Friday in a news release. It is given … Read more

Common antibiotics carry a small but serious risk of life-threatening drug reactions, but some are safer than others

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Common antibiotics carry a small but serious risk of life-threatening drug reactions, but some are safer than others

Common antibiotics carry a serious risk of life-threatening drug reactions, but safer alternatives exist. Credit: ICES Two classes of commonly prescribed oral antibiotics are associated with the highest risk of serious drug reactions that can lead to emergency room visits, hospitalizations and even death, according to a new study. Researchers from ICES, the Sunnybrook Research … Read more