Archive | May, 2010

Promacta (eltrombopag): Portal Venous System Thromboses in Study of Patients With Chronic Liver Disease

12. May 2010

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Study terminated following the identification of an imbalance of thrombosis of the portal venous system in patients treated with eltrombopag versus matching placebo.

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Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Gel: Packaging Changes to Reduce Use Errors

12. May 2010

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Reports of consumers ingesting the gel rather than using it topically, applied to the skin.

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Teleflex Medical AQUA+FLEX Hygroscopic Condenser Humidifier (Catalog Number 1570): Recall

6. May 2010

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Flex tube may not fit securely within the endotracheal tube (ET) connector.

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Vivitrol (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension): Medication Guide Required for Patients

4. May 2010

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Patients to be informed of risk of severe injection site reactions.

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GnRH Agonists: Safety Review of Drug Class Used to Treat Prostate Cancer

3. May 2010

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Possible increased risk of diabetes and certain cardiovascular diseases.

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Vita Breath Dietary Supplement

3. May 2010

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Consumers warned not to use product because it may contain hazardous levels of lead.

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