FDA NEWS

May 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.

April 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.

Preventing Medical Errors: Preventing Fatal Overdoses with Cerebyx
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) and FDA are warning healthcare professionals that potentially fatal dosing errors continue to occur with the anti-epileptic drug Cerebyx (fosphenytoin), despite clarifications in the drug's labeling ...

Radiology and Children: Extra Care Required
Image Gently, a campaign launched this year, aims to raise awareness about opportunities to lower the radiation dose during the medical imaging of children.

Beware of Online Cancer Fraud
FDA and the Federal Trade Commission have launched a program targeting online health fraud that takes advantage of people with cancer. Protect yourself with this advice.

Heartworm Prevention in Your Pet
A variety of FDA-approved heartworm prevention products are available to protect your pet from this potentially deadly infection, including ProHeart 6 injection for dogs under a restricted distribution program.

FDA 101: Biological Products
Basic facts about biologics, products that replicate natural biologic substances such as enzymes, antibodies, or hormones in our bodies.