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FDA to Post Quarterly Report of Potential Safety Issues
...report that lists certain drugs that are being evaluated for potential safety issues. The drugs have been identified based on a review of reports in FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System (AERS).
Date:
09/05/2008
, Publication:
FDA News
, Author:
FDA
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01881.html
Beware of drug names that look, sound alike
Celebrex or Celexa? 1,500 common meds have caused mix-ups, study says
Date:
09/01/2008
, Publication:
MSNBC
, Author:
LURAN NEERGAARD AP
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26497545/
FDA Warns Consumers About Potential Problems at Two Baltimore Pharmacies
Expired and suspected counterfeit prescription drugs found at pharmacies
Date:
08/08/2008
, Publication:
FDA News
, Author:
FDA
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01873.html
FDA Requests Boxed Warnings on Fluoroquinolone (Cipro) Antimicrobial Drugs
Seeks to Strengthen Warnings Concerning Increased Risk of Tendinitis and Tendon Rupture
Date:
07/09/2008
, Publication:
FDA News
, Author:
FDA
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01858.html
FDA Official: Heparin Contamination May Have Been Intentional
An official for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration told a congressional subcommittee Tuesday that a blood thinner that killed more than 80 Americans may have been intentionally contaminated.
Date:
05/01/2008
, Publication:
Fox News
, Author:
AP
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,353378,00.html
Crohn's Disease: FDA Approves Cimzia to Treat Crohn's Disease
Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) received approval for adults with moderate to severe Crohn's disease who have not responded to conventional therapies...
Date:
04/22/2008
, Publication:
FDA News
, Author:
FDA
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01821.html
Heart Assist Device: FDA Approves First Compact Heart Assist Device
...novel design that is the first to mechanically support the weakened heart of a small-sized adult man or woman with heart failure who is at risk of dying while awaiting a heart transplant.
Date:
04/21/2008
, Publication:
FDA News
, Author:
FDA
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01820.html
Study Links Incontinence Drugs With Memory Problems
CHICAGO Commonly used incontinence drugs may cause memory problems in some older people, a study has found.
Date:
04/17/2008
, Publication:
Fox News
, Author:
AP
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,351642,00.html
Merck Wrote Drug Studies for Doctors
The drug maker Merck drafted dozens of research studies for a best-selling drug, then lined up prestigious doctors to put their names on the reports...
Date:
04/16/2008
, Publication:
NY TIMES
, Author:
STEPHANIE SAUL
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/16/business/16vioxx.html?ref=health
Safety warning on drug mix-ups for kids
Hospital group says more needs to be done to prevent common errors
Date:
04/11/2008
, Publication:
MSNBC
, Author:
AP
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24055151/
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