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Concentration and dosing of Tamiflu changed
The concentration of oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu) oral suspension has been reduced, and labels and dosing have changed accordingly, the FDA announced last week.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/20/6.htm
20 Jul 2011
Opioid manufacturers told to develop physician, patient education
As part of a new federal effort to reduce prescription drug abuse in the U.S., the FDA will begin requiring a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for all extended-release and long-acting opioid medications.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/04/27/6.htm
27 Apr 2011
C. diff and dengue tests cleared by FDA
New tests that can assist with diagnosis of Clostridium difficile and dengue fever were recently cleared for marketing, the FDA announced.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/04/20/5.htm
20 Apr 2011
Unapproved prescription cough, cold, allergy meds pulled
The FDA ordered the market removal of a large number of prescription oral cough, cold, and allergy products last week.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/09/5.htm
9 Mar 2011
Jantoven and other meds recalled
A number of medications manufactured by Upsher-Smith Laboratories are being recalled after a bottle labeled as Jantoven warfarin sodium 3 mg tablets was found by a pharmacy to contain 10 mg tablets.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/02/5.htm
2 Mar 2011
Warnings added to prostate cancer drugs
AAIM offers textbook for internal medicine education programs
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/27/6.htm
27 Oct 2010
Sibutramine pulled from the market
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https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/20/5.htm
20 Oct 2010
Recall of Huber needles due to risk of coring
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https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/15/7.htm
15 Sep 2010
Tigecycline gets warning for mortality risk
The latest issue is online
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/15/6.htm
15 Sep 2010
Coumadin samples recalled
Some sample packs of Coumadin (warfarin) have been recalled by the manufacturer because the active ingredient may be below or above therapeutic levels.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/21/7.htm
21 Jul 2010
FDA panel divided on rosiglitazone
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https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/21/6.htm
21 Jul 2010
PPIs get warning on fracture risk
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https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/09/5.htm
9 Jun 2010
Metronidazole injection recalled
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https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/26/6.htm
26 May 2010