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New warnings for statins, drug approval for Cushing's syndrome

Details on warnings, approvals and more. More

Warning on PPIs and C. diff, contraceptive pill mixup

Details on warnings and more. More

Handheld hematoma scanner, new indication for pneumonia vaccine approved

Details on new approvals and more. More

New anticoagulants getting expanded approval, but also review

Details on anticoagulant regulation and more. More

Warnings on citalopram, ondansetron; polypill approved

Recalls and warnings More

New blood thinner, HIV combo drug approved

Details on approval of ticagrelor and more. More

Rivaroxaban approved, warning issued on pioglitazone

Details on approval of rivaroxaban, a warning about pioglitazone and bladder cancer, and more. More

New C. diff drug and MRSA test

Details on approval of a new drug for Clostridium difficile, a new test for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and more. More

New gadolinium contrast agent approved

Details on approval of a new gadolinium contrast agent, a recall of certain infusion agents, and more. More

Sterile pads and central line trays recalled, mobile radiology app approved

Details on a recall of sterile and non-sterile alcohol prep pads, alcohol swabs, and alcohol swabsticks, and more. More

Warnings on morphine overdoses, injections containing particulates

Details on a warning and label changes related to accidental overdoses of morphine sulfate, and more. More

New injectable antibiotic approved, infusers recalled

Details on the approval of ceftaroline fosamil, and more. More

New anticoagulant and oral MS drug approved

Details on the approval of dabigatran etexilate, and more. More

Warning about contrast agents, review underway on Stalevo

Drug recalls, warnings, approvals. More

Emergency contraception tablets, influenza vaccines approved

Drug recalls, warnings, approvals. More

MRSA test and warfarin recalled, new tests for HIV and hepatitis C

Drug recalls, warnings, approvals. More

PPIs associated with fractures, IV meds pulled

Drug recalls, warnings, approvals. More

Defibrillator recall expanded

Drug recalls, warnings, approvals
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Clopidogrel gets new warning

Drug warnings, recalls, approvals
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Major recall of Tylenol and other McNeil products; concerns about BPA in infants, kids

Drug recalls, warnings, approvals
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New drug approved for Alzheimer’s, warnings issued on CT scans, local anesthetics

Warnings, recalls, approvals
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Don’t use PPIs with clopidogrel, FDA warns

Warnings, recalls, approvals
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Approvals expanded for HPV and flu vaccines

Warnings, recalls, approvals
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Tracheal tubes, catheters, defibrillators recalled; lymphoma drug approved

Recalls, label changes, safety reviews.
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Safety data reviewed; one-dose emergency contraception pill approved

Review of safety data, recalls, label changes.
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Propofol, ventilators, infusion sets recalled

Drug recalls, label changes, safety reviews.
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Pacemakers, skin sanitizers recalled

Drug recalls, warnings, approvals.
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Digoxin, Biosite Triage Cardiac Panel, insulin pumps recalled

Drug recalls, warnings, approvals.
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Cold products, digoxin, defibrillators recalled

Drug recalls, warnings, approvals.
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Recalls for arrhythmia drug, infusion pumps, defibrillators

Drug recalls, warnings, approvals.
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Boxed warning for metoclopramide, alert for zonisamide

Drug recalls, warnings, approvals.
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Topical anesthetic reminder, fibromyalgia drug approved

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Warnings for antiepileptics, bowel prep
February '09

Recalls of syringes, AXP bags, generic drugs
January '09

Recalls for heart pumps, intrathecal catheters, dextroamphetamine sulfate
December '08

Monitor patients with hepatic impairment who take erlotinib
November '08

Infection risk warning with TNF blockers
October '08

Dozens of generic drugs recalled
September '08

Warnings on antipsychotics, becaplermin
August '08

Drug alerts, recalls, approvals
July '08

New test detects MRSA within 24 hours
June '08

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