Propafenone HCl Tablets (150 mg, 225 mg, 300 mg), Isosorbide Mononitrate Extended Release Tablets (30 mg and 60 mg), Morphine Sulfate Extended Release Tablets (15 mg), Morphine Sulfate Immediate Release Tablets (15 mg and 30 mg), Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets (10 mg) Generic products recalled because of the potential for oversized tablets that could cause serious or life-threatening consequences.
Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Other Poisonous Plants Poison ivy and other poisonous plants are a hazard all year round. Here are tips for preventing and treating the itchy rash and blisters.
Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Cream 10% marked as: DG Maximum Strength Acne Medicated Gel; Kroger Acne Gel 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication; Equate: Medicated Acne Gel Voluntary recall due to samples of the products containing Burkholderia Cepacia bacteria.
Update on Early Communication: Bisphosphonates marketed as Alendronate (Fosamax, Fosamax Plus D); Etidronate (Didronel); Ibandronate (Boniva); Pamidronate (Aredia); Risedronate (Actonel, Actonel W/Calcium); Tiludronate (Skelid); Zoledronic acid (Reclast, Zometa) Early Communication about the FDA's review of safety data showed no clear association between overall bisphosphonate exposure and the rate of serious or non-serious atrial fibrillation
Use Caution With Ayurvedic Products The presence of heavy metals in some Ayurvedic products makes them potentially harmful.
In-Body Pediatric Devices Pose Unique Challenges Implantable pediatric medical devices are exciting examples of cutting-edge medical technology. But they require special considerations on the part of parents, health professionals, and scientists who design devices.
Thoratec HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System Device correction because the wear and fatigue of the percutaneous lead connecting the blood pump with the system controller may cause serious injury or death.
Recalls and Safety Alerts: Serious Hypersensitivity Reactions with Abacavir (Ziagen) FDA is alerting healthcare professionals that certain patients are more likely to experience serious and potentially fatal hypersensitivity reactions when treated with the antiretroviral drug abacavir. Abacavir is sold under the trade name Ziagen an...
FDA Requires Stronger Fungal Infection Warning for TNF Blockers FDA has told the makers of drugs known as "tumor necrosis factor alpha blockers" (TNF-alpha blockers) to strengthen existing labeling.
Recalls and Safety Alerts: Updated Warning on Byetta In October 2007, FDA warned healthcare professionals about reports of acute pancreatitis in patients taking the antidiabetic drug Byetta (exenatide). Since then, FDA has received reports of six cases of hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis in pat...
# posted by Network @ 2:00 PM