Thursday, February 10, 2005

Rhinitis news

FDA MedWatch: ZyPREXA (olanzapine) and ZYRTEC (cetirizine HCI)
PharmaLive.com (press release) - Newtown,PA,USA. Eli Lilly and Company has received reports of medication dispensing or prescribing errors between our atypical antipsychotic ZyPREXA (olanzapine) and the antihistamine ZYRTEC (cetirizine HCI) marketed by Pfizer. These reports include instances where Zyprexa was incorrectly dispensed for Zyrtec and vice versa, leading to various adverse events in some instances. These errors could result in unnecessary adverse events or potential relapse in patients suffering from schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

MOLD Allergies
allergies.about.com - USA
Molds may be a major contributor to seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, as well as other health problems. Although thousands of molds exist, only a few dozen different types are significant allergens. Mold spores can easily become airborne and can be found almost anywhere. Because they are so small, mold spores may invade the protective mechanisms of the nose and upper respiratory tract.

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