FDA NEWS

Current Drug Shortage: Levothyroxine sodium lyophilized powder for injection.
Bedford has the 200 mcg vials (NDC 55390-0880-10) available. APP plans to have levothyroxine vials available again

Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Blockers (marketed as Remicade, Enbrel, Humira, and Cimzia)
FDA investigating TNF blockers and cancer risk in children and young adults.

Drug Shortage: MVI Adult Injectable
Hospira information updated.

Viril-ity Power (VIP) Tablets
Product recalled because it contains a potentially harmful, undeclared ingredient that may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs and can lower blood pressure to life-threatening levels.

February 2008 Monthly Safety Labeling
Summary of safety-related revisions to the BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, and ADVERSE REACTIONS sections of the Prescribing Information, plus Patient Package Inserts and Medication Guides.

Recalls and Safety Alerts: Avoid Using ReadyMED Infusion Pumps with Cubicin
In an April 4, 2008 letter, Cubist Pharmaceuticals advised healthcare professionals not to use the drug Cubicin with ReadyMED elastomeric infusion pumps manufactured by Cardinal Health. Cubicin (daptomycin for injection) is an antibiotic used to tre...

June 2008 Patient Safety News
Video news show for healthcare professionals, covering safety alerts, recalls, product approvals, and important tips on protecting patients.