September 22, 2008
 

Drug Shortages: Current Drug Shortages; Ultra-TechneKow DTE (Technetium Tc 99m Generator) NDA 17-243


Drug Shortages: Current Drug Shortages; Ultra-TechneKow DTE (Technetium Tc 99m Generator) NDA 17-243
See Web site for additional information on this current drug shortage

FDA 101: Dietary Supplements
Part of the "FDA 101" series, this article describes how dietary supplements are regulated and offers safety tips for consumers.

Disposable Battery Operated Lavage System (BOLS)
The cutting of battery pack cables for disposal can lead to sparks, fires, toxic fumes, and explosions.

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

Current Drug Shortage: Proglycem (diazoxide) oral suspension
Teva is managing inventory and can provide product from their emergency supply. Orders for Proglycem can be made during regular business hours (8am to 5pm Eastern, Monday through Friday) by calling Customer Service at 800-545-8800. Emergency requests can be made after hours by calling 800-795-2652

LifePak CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators
UPDATE - Recall classified as Class I.

FDA Law Enforcers Crack Down on Illegal Botox Scammer
FDA's Office of Criminal Investigations found physicians who put profit before patients when they injected them with fake Botox Cosmetic.

Warnings on Raw Jalapeño and Serrano Peppers from Mexico
Until further notice, FDA is advising consumers to avoid raw serrano peppers from Mexico, in addition to raw jalapeño peppers from Mexico, and any foods that contain them.

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