FDA Label changes Dec 07

[Ross]

http://www.fda.gov:80/medwatch/safety/2007/dec07.htm


Just got this list. It may be of interest to many here. Most of us are on something in this list.

In December 2007, the following drugs had modifications to the BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, and/or WARNINGS sections:

Carbatrol (carbamazepine) Extended-Release Capsules

Equetro (carbamazepine) Extended-Release Capsules

Omniscan (gadodiamide) Injection for Intravenous Use

Tegretol (carbamazepine) USP, Chewable Tablets and Oral Suspension

Tegretol-XR (carbamazepine extended-release tablets)

Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate extended-release) Tablets

AndroGel (testosterone gel) 1%

Dostinex (cabergoline) Tablets

Aredia (pamidronate disodium for injection)

Biaxin Filmtab (clarithromycin tablets, USP)

Biaxin XL Filmtab (clarithromycin extended-release tablets)

Biaxin Granules (clarithromycin for oral suspension, USP)

DepoDur (morphine sulfate extended-release liposome injection)

Derma-Smoothe/FS (fluocinolone acetonide) Topical Oil 0.01% (Body Oil)

Doryx (doxycycline hyclate) Capsule, Delayed Release Pellets

Effexor XR (venlafaxine hydrochloride) Extended-Release Capsules

Exjade (deferasirox) Tablets for Oral Suspension

Heparin Sodium Injection, USP

Heparin Sodium Injection, USP (porcine) 5,000 U/mL

Hepsera (adefovir dipivoxil) Tablets

Invega (paliperidone) Extended-Release Tablets

Levaquin (levofloxacin) Tablets and Oral Solution

Levaquin (levofloxacin) Injection, for Intravenous Use

Levaquin (levofloxacin in 5% dextrose) Injection, for Intravenous Use

Monodox (doxycycline monohydrate) Capsules

Sonata (zaleplon) Capsules




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[hensylee]

I found one of mine (Zetia). Y'all need to take a look to find yours. I have heard of quite a few that are mentioned from time to time in VR.

If we all knew every side effect, we'd probly not ever take a medicine. Medicines can be very bad for you! Also very good!