Merck gets approval for intravenous antiemetic

January 31, 2008

Merck extends its Emend line with a new intravenous form

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Insomnia drug should be classified under Schedule IV, DEA says

January 31, 2008

Drug Enforcement Administration proposes placing indiplon in Schedule IV

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Many schizophrenic patients stop taking drugs due to side effects

January 31, 2008

Survey finds a low drug compliance rate among schizophrenic patients

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Recalls and Safety Alerts: Severe Tissue Injury with IV Promethazine (December 2006)

January 31, 2008

This story originally aired in December 2006. In this special edition of FDA PSN, we are repeating some of the most important safety issues that continue to pose a public health concern. The Institute for Safe Medication Practices recently warned...

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Recalls and Safety Alerts: Avoiding Burns from Electrodes and Cables during MRI Exams (February 2007)

January 31, 2008

This story originally aired in February 2007. In this special edition of FDA PSN, we are repeating some of the most important safety issues that continue to pose a public health concern. A recent FDA article in Nursing2006 describes second and th...

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Recalls and Safety Alerts: Avoiding Accidental Overdoses when Methadone is Prescribed for Pain (February 2007)

January 31, 2008

This story originally aired in February 2007. In this special edition of FDA PSN, we are repeating some of the most important safety issues that continue to pose a public health concern. FDA has issued a Public Health Advisory cautioning practiti...

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Recalls and Safety Alerts: Safe Use of Pneumatic Tourniquet Cuffs (April 2007)

January 31, 2008

This story originally aired in April 2007. In this special edition of FDA PSN, we are repeating some of the most important safety issues that continue to pose a public health concern. Pneumatic tourniquet systems are used to compress the patient'...

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Recalls and Safety Alerts: Helping Patients Avoid Counterfeit Drugs over the Internet (September 2007)

January 31, 2008

This story originally aired in September 2007. In this special edition of FDA PSN, we are repeating some of the most important safety issues that continue to pose a public health concern. FDA has previously warned about the risks of buying drugs ...

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FDA Alerts Health Care Providers to Risk of Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior with Antiepileptic Medications

January 31, 2008

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued new information to health care professionals to alert them about an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (suicidality) in patients who take drugs called antiepileptics to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder, migraine headaches, and other conditions.

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NuCel Labs Eye Drops and Eye-Ear Wash Products

January 31, 2008

Products were recalled because of the presence of bacteria and particulate matter.

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