FDA NEWS

Controlling Cholesterol with Statins
When diet and exercise alone are not enough to reduce cholesterol to goal levels, doctors often prescribe statin medications. These drugs can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death.

Drug to be Discontinued: Tilade Inhaler (nedocromil sodium inhalation aerosol)
Dear Healthcare Professional Letter is available.

Use Eye Cosmetics Safely
April is Women's Eye Health and Safety Month. Here are tips from FDA about storing, applying, wearing, and removing eye cosmetics.

Device Identifies Fatty Deposits in Coronary Arteries
A new medical device allows doctors to see the plaque buildup on the wall of coronary arteries. Many heart attacks occur when a fatty coronary plaque ruptures, forming dangerous blood clots.

New Type of Latex Glove Cleared
FDA has cleared a new type of latex glove that may prove to be a safer alternative for some people with sensitivity to latex.

Sentinel System to Monitor Medical Product Safety
FDA's new Sentinel Initiative aims to establish a national electronic system for tracking medical product performance.

Warning About Total Body Liquid Supplements
FDA is advising consumers not to buy or use certain Total Body liquid dietary supplement products because of reports of serious reactions.

FDA Safety Update: Asthma Medications
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Here is a roundup of recent safety issues related to asthma medications.

Start at the Store: 7 Ways to Prevent Foodborne Illness
Food safety for consumers should begin at the supermarket or grocery store. Here are useful hints to keep in mind when shopping for food that will help keep foodborne illnesses out of your home.

Drug Shortage: Digitek (digoxin tablets, USP)
Actavis Totowa (formerly known as Amide Pharmaceutical, Inc.) recalled of all lots of Bertek and UDL Laboratories Digitek (digoxin tablets, USP). Other manufacturers of digoxin tablets are available and listed on the Drug Shortage website.

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