Labeling updates & new warnings
FDA notified healthcare professionals and consumers of new safety information regarding taking 5-hydroxy-tryptamine receptor agonists (triptans) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or selective serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) concomitantly.
FDA notified healthcare professionals and consumers of new safety information regarding taking 5-hydroxy-tryptamine receptor agonists (triptans) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or selective serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) concomitantly. A life-threatening condition called serotonin syndrome may occur when triptans are used in conjunction with a SSRI or SNRI. Symptoms of serotonin syndrome may include restlessness, hallucinations, loss of coordination, fast heart beat, rapid changes in blood pressure, increased body temperature, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
FDA Accepts NDA for Zoliflodacin, Potentially First Gonorrhea Antibiotic in Decades
June 13th 2025The FDA has accepted a New Drug Application for zoliflodacin, a first-in-class oral antibiotic for treating uncomplicated gonorrhea, offering a potential new option amid rising antibiotic resistance.
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