FDA MedWatch Safety Alerts
Updated: 23 min 14 sec ago
Thu, 07/29/2010 - 18:00
Reports of adverse effects in children who may have been unintentionally exposed to the drug through skin contact with women using this product.
Thu, 07/29/2010 - 14:00
Cases of serious, potentially fatal pneumonia associated with the IV antibacterial drug Cubicin.
Thu, 07/22/2010 - 04:00
Recall due to balloon inflation assembly that may not hold air
Thu, 07/22/2010 - 04:00
Product contains sibutramine; may increase blood pressure/pulse rate with risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, stroke.
Tue, 07/20/2010 - 19:15
Software and hardware problems associated with unexpected system loss of power, unintended system error messages, unresponsive touchscreens, and system setting and infusion performance problems.
Tue, 07/20/2010 - 13:36
Lab analyses found that certain batches of Vialipro contain Sulfoaildenafil, an analogue of Sildenafil.
Mon, 07/19/2010 - 12:32
Product found to contain undeclared N-Desmethyl Sibutramine and traces of Sibutramine.
Fri, 07/16/2010 - 18:10
Certain inhalers stolen from a distribution warehouse in 2009 have been found in some pharmacies. The safety and effectiveness of the stolen inhalers cannot be assured and they should not be used.
Thu, 07/15/2010 - 18:10
A recently published study suggested use of ARBs may be associated with a small increased risk of cancer.
Wed, 07/14/2010 - 12:50
Some tablets may not meet specification for isopropanol, which could affect therapeutic levels of the active ingredient.
Tue, 07/13/2010 - 19:00
Warning highlights the risk of severe liver injury and how this risk may be reduced.
Fri, 07/09/2010 - 16:35
Reports of life-threatening air or gas embolism occurring during or immediately after application of hemostatic drug or biological products.
Thu, 07/08/2010 - 19:08
Herbal product, sold as weight loss supplement, contains unlisted active pharmaceutical ingredients. Risk of serious side effects, especially in those with heart conditions.
Thu, 07/08/2010 - 17:45
New Risk Management Plan. Reports of serious side effects in patients using Qualaquin "off-label" for night time leg cramps.
Thu, 07/08/2010 - 04:00
UPDATED 07/08/2010. Recall expanded to include lots of 21 products of Benadryl, Tylenol, Childrens Tylenol, Tylenol PM and Motrin.
Sat, 07/03/2010 - 00:15
The firm received increasing numbers of complaints for false negative MRSA results. False negative could result in incorrect treatment or delay of care for patients with MRSA infection.
Fri, 07/02/2010 - 17:15
A power supply assembly failure can result in the inability to deliver defibrillation therapy.
Mon, 06/21/2010 - 19:20
Drug failed to demonstrate clinical benefit to patients enrolled in trials.
Mon, 06/21/2010 - 12:30
Product marketed as a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement contains the drug ingredient hydroxythiohomosildenafil, a chemical that may interact with prescription nitrates, and cause dangerously low blood pressure.
Thu, 06/17/2010 - 20:00
Potentially harmful product represented as “Generic Tamiflu”- tests revealed product does not contain oseltamivir, but cloxacillin, an antibiotic.