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Drugs.com - FDA MedWatch Alerts
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Latest alerts to consumers and health care providers warning of recently identified adverse effects associated with currently available drugs and supplements.
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Saphris (asenapine maleate): Drug Safety Communication: Serious Allergic Reactions
Audience: Psychiatry, Patients [Posted 09/01/2011]
ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that serious allergic reactions have been reported with the use of Saphris (asenapine maleate). The Contraindications, Warnings and...


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Reclast (zoledronic acid): Drug Safety Communication - New Contraindication and Updated Warning on Kidney Impairment
Audience: Endocrinology, Pharmacy, Patient ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients of an update to the drug label for Reclast (zoledronic acid) regarding the risk of kidney failure. Cases of acute renal failure requiring dialysis...


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H & P Industries Povidone Iodine Swabsticks, Prep Solutions, Scrub Solutions, and Prep Gel: Recall - Inadequate Microbial Testing
Audience: Pharmacy, Consumer, Risk Manager ISSUE: H & P Industries and FDA notified health professionals and the public of a recall of all lots (lots beginning with 8J-8M, 9A-9M, 0A-0M, 1A-1C) of Povidone Iodine Swabsticks, Prep Solutions, Scrub...


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Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide): Drug Safety Communication - Abnormal Heart Rhythms Associated With High Doses
Audience: Psychiatry, Cardiology ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that the antidepressant Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide) should no longer be used at doses greater than 40 mg per day because it can cause abnormal changes in...


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Vasopressin Injection USP, Multiple Dose Vials: Recall - Sub-Potency
Audience: Risk Manager, Pharmacy ISSUE: American Regent, Inc. is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of multiple lots of Vasopressin Injection, USP to the Retail/Hospital level. This product recall was initiated by American Regent, Inc. because...


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