You can find more information about FDA Patient Safety News, and watch or download the video program on our web site . Stories in the August 2010 edition include:
Warning on Proton Pump Inhibitors and Fracture Risk
Prescribers should consider whether a lower dose or shorter duration of PPI therapy might be possible&hellip
Lifeline and ReviveR AED Battery Packs Recalled
Affected battery packs may cause the AED to inappropriately cancel the charge and be unable to deliver therapy&hellip
Update on Counterfeit Polypropylene Mesh
FDA testing has now found that the counterfeit samples are not sterile, although they are labeled as sterile&hellip
Thrombosis with Off-Label Promacta Use
Promacta is not indicated for treating thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic liver disease&hellip
Severe Liver Injury with Orlistat (Xenical, Alli)
Rare cases of severe liver injury in patients taking this weight loss drug&hellip
Dosing Errors with Certain Oral Syringes
Confusion over what part of the syringe plunger to use when measuring the dose&hellip
Reporting Adverse Events to MedWatch
FDA's MedWatch program relies on healthcare professionals and consumers to report serious problems with medical products&hellip
Help FDA Stop “Bad Ads”
FDA encourages healthcare professionals to recognize misleading or inaccurate promotion by drug companies and report it to the agency&hellip
