http://www.empr.com Latest articles from MPR Safety Alerts and Recalls MPR Safety Alerts and Recalls Get the latest information on drug safety alerts and drug recalls before prescribing them. Safety Alerts and Recalls custserv@haymarketmedia.com no Two patients died 3-4 days after receiving an intramuscular injection of Zyprexa Relprevv (olanzapine pamoate extended-release). http://www.empr.com/alert-zyprexa-relprevv-linked-to-two-deaths/article/299239/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:53:07 GMT Two patients died 3-4 days after receiving an intramuscular injection of Zyprexa Relprevv (olanzapine pamoate extended-release). MPR The FDA is warning consumer to immediately discontinue and discard various weight loss and sexual enhancement products due to the discovery of hidden ingredients. http://www.empr.com/weight-loss-sex-supplements-tainted-says-fda/article/297245/ Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:42:25 GMT The FDA is warning consumer to immediately discontinue and discard various weight loss and sexual enhancement products due to the discovery of hidden ingredients. MPR Sagent is initiating a nationwide recall of Vecuronium Bromide for Injection after detecting an elevated impurity result during quality testing. http://www.empr.com/high-impurity-levels-found-in-sagents-vecuronium-injections/article/296853/ Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:32:38 GMT Sagent is initiating a nationwide recall of Vecuronium Bromide for Injection after detecting an elevated impurity result during quality testing. MPR The FDA is communicating to patients that they should not stop taking their angiotensin receptor blocker medication without talking to a healthcare professional. http://www.empr.com/fda-to-patients-do-not-stop-taking-arbs/article/296155/ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:47:37 GMT The FDA is communicating to patients that they should not stop taking their angiotensin receptor blocker medication without talking to a healthcare professional. MPR Nephron Pharmaceuticals is recalling a specific model of the EZ Breathe Atomizer due to a manufacturing defect which could result in serious health consequences or death. http://www.empr.com/recall-asthmanefrin-ez-breathe-atomizer-device/article/296149/ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:56:23 GMT Nephron Pharmaceuticals is recalling a specific model of the EZ Breathe Atomizer due to a manufacturing defect which could result in serious health consequences or death. MPR Olympia Pharmacy is recalling all compounded sterile drug products due to concerns associated with sterility assurance. http://www.empr.com/recall-issued-for-another-compounding-pharmacy/article/295594/ Thu, 30 May 2013 22:28:19 GMT Olympia Pharmacy is recalling all compounded sterile drug products due to concerns associated with sterility assurance. MPR The administration of Magnesium Sulfate Injection to pregnant women for more than 5-7 days may lead to low calcium levels and bone problems in the developing baby or fetus. http://www.empr.com/fda-says-no-prolonged-mg-sulfate-in-preterm-labor/article/295580/ Thu, 30 May 2013 21:28:56 GMT The administration of Magnesium Sulfate Injection to pregnant women for more than 5-7 days may lead to low calcium levels and bone problems in the developing baby or fetus. MPR Due to a critical shortage, total parenteral nutrition injectables will temporarily be imported from Norway. http://www.empr.com/fda-addresses-injectable-nutrition-drugs-shortage/article/295571/ Thu, 30 May 2013 20:13:26 GMT Due to a critical shortage, total parenteral nutrition injectables will temporarily be imported from Norway. MPR Fresenius Kabi USA is recalling one lot of Magnesium Sulfate Injection due to potential glass particles in the vials. http://www.empr.com/potential-glass-particles-in-magnesium-sulfate-vials/article/295398/ Wed, 29 May 2013 18:35:09 GMT Fresenius Kabi USA is recalling one lot of Magnesium Sulfate Injection due to potential glass particles in the vials. MPR A steroid injection compounded at a Tennessee pharmacy is linked to seven cases of infections. http://www.empr.com/steroid-injection-compound-linked-to-infections/article/295067/ Tue, 28 May 2013 13:56:22 GMT A steroid injection compounded at a Tennessee pharmacy is linked to seven cases of infections. MPR