Protopam Chloride approved for organophosphate poisoning in children
The FDA has approved the pediatric use of Protopam Chloride (pralidoxime chloride, from Baxter) for the treatment of poisoning by organophosphate pesticides and chemicals.
The FDA has approved the pediatric use of Protopam Chloride (pralidoxime chloride, from Baxter) for the treatment of poisoning by organophosphate pesticides and chemicals.
The FDA has warned consumers not to use Miracle Mineral Solution, an oral liquid also known as “Miracle Mineral Supplement” or “MMS.”
Novartis Oncology has alerted healthcare professionals about a new boxed warning and other safety changes in the labeling for Exjade (deferasirox). Exjade is used to treat transfusional hemosiderosis.
The FDA has warned healthcare professionals and consumers of a potential risk of overdosing infants with liquid Vitamin D.
The CDC announced the 2009 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) found that 1 in 5 high school students have ever taken a prescription drug such as OxyContin (oxycodone, from Purdue), Percocet (oxycodone/acetaminophen, from Endo), Vicodin (hydrocodone/acetaminophen, from Abbott), Adderall (mixed salts of a single-entity amphetamine product, from Shire), Ritalin (methylphenidate, from Novartis), or Xanax (alprazolam, from Pfizer), without a prescription.
The FDA has warned consumers not to purchase or use a product called “Arrow Brand Medicated Oil & Embrocation,” also labeled as “Aceite Medicinal La Flecha” (Spanish) or “箭嘜驅風油” (Mandarin).