Search results for "Drug Safety"
New warning for testosterone, approval for inhaled insulin
This update covers a revised warning on testosterone products about the risk of venous thromboembolism, and approval of a fast-acting inhaled insulin to treat diabetes in adults.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2014
New grass allergy treatment, opioid overdose solution
This update covers approval of an allergen extract to treat allergic rhinitis induced by grass pollen and of a handheld injector of naloxone for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/fda.htm
1 Jun 2014
FDA asks clinicians to limit prescriptions of acetaminophen
The FDA recommends that clinicians stop prescribing and dispensing combination drugs that contain more than 325 mg of acetaminophen per dose.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/05/acetaminophen.htm
1 May 2014
New drug treats cancer based on biomarker, not location
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/07/new-drug-treats-cancer-based-on-biomarker-not-location.htm
1 Jul 2017