New warnings!

New FDA warnings were issued today about TNF antagonists (Remicaide, Cimzia and Humira)

Fatal infections have occured with Legionella and Listeria.  This is especially true with patients on TNF plus another immunusuppresant.

Simvastatin has drug warnings with interactions with amidarone, diltiazem, verapamil, antifungals including diflucan and other drugs.  Dose reduction or NOT using them at the same time is strongly recommended. Also dose of 80 mg is associated with a higher drug toxicity.  Talk with your cardiologist or primary care for the same.

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