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The FDA warned prescribers about the risk of serious liver injury associated with the use of the anti-thyroid drug propylthiouracil (PTU). FDA’s warning highlights: There is an increased risk of liver injury with propylthiouracil (PTU) when compared to methimazole. Monitor for symptoms and signs of liver injury when propylthiouracil is chosen as anti-thyroid therapy. This should be emphasized during the first six months after initiating therapy. Subscribe to Drugs Information Center by Email

Insulin is injected into the fatty tissue. The body areas that can be used for injections are shown in the picture below. Insulin absorption varies with the body area that is used. The abdomen has the fastest rate of absorption followed by the arms, legs and buttocks. Randomly changing the body areas used for injections may result in variability in blood sugar levels. It is best that injection sites be changed within one body area instead of between body areas. The body area used for each routine injection (for example, before breakfast) should be the same every day. Abdomen - stay 2 inches away from the navel (belly button) or scars and go sideways to the hips. You can go above or below the waist if there is good tissue. Arms - measure one hand width down from the shoulder and one hand width up from the elbow. Use the fleshy outer surface. Legs - measure one hand width down from the groin and one hand width up from the knee. Use the top and outer part of the leg staying away from the

India has become a dumping ground for banned drugs; also the business for production of banned drugs is booming. Plz make sure that u buy drugs, only if prescribed by a doctor (Also, ask which company manufactures it, this would help to ensure that u get what is prescribed at the Drug Store) and that also from a reputed drug store. Not many people know about these banned drugs and consume them causing a lot of damage to themselves. 1. PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE: cold and cough. Reason for ban : stroke. Brand name : Vicks A 2. ANALGIN: This is a pain-killer. Reason for ban: Bone marrow depression. Brand name: Novalgin 3. CISAPRIDE: Acidity, constipation. Reason for ban : irregular heartbeat Brand name : Ciza, Syspride 4. DROPERIDOL: Anti-depressant. Reason for ban : Irregular heartbeat. Brand name : Droperol 5. FURAZOLIDONE: Antidiarrhoeal. Reason for ban : Cancer. Brand name : Furoxone, Lomofen 6. NIMESULIDE: Painkiller, fever. Reason for ban : Liver failure. Brand name : Nise, Nimulid 7. NI