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Drug Safety Information

Black Box Warnings

Date Released Drug (s) Involved Additional Information
November 8, 2007 Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa)
Epogen (epoetin alfa)
Procrit (epoetin alfa)
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01740.html
October 29, 2007 CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/CellCept_dearhcpoct07.pdf
August 28, 2007 Baraclude (entecavir) http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/Baraclude%20DHCP_aug1607.pdf
August 14, 2007 Avandia (rosiglitazone) http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01683.html
July 2, 2007 Xolair (omalizumab) http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/omalizumab/default.htm
May 2, 2007 Antidepressants in Young Adults http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01624.html
March 26, 2007 Ketek (telithromycin) http://www.fda.gov/cder/foi/label/2007/021144s012medg.pdf
March 9, 2007 Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa)
Epogen (epoetin alfa)
Procrit (epoetin alfa)
http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/RHE2007HCP.pdf
February 21, 2007 Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Medications http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ADHD/default.htm

Drug Safety Warnings

Date Released Drug (s) Involved Additional Information
December 11, 2008 Oral Sodium Phosphate (OSP) Products for Bowel Cleansing (marketed as Visicol and OsmoPrep) www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/OSP_solution/default.htm
December 2, 2008 Innohep (tinzaparin sodium injection) www.fda.gov/cder/drug/early_comm/tinzaparin.htm
November 24, 2008 Dilantin, Phenytek (phenytoin) and Cerebyx (fosphenytoin sodium) www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/phenytoin_fosphenytoinHCP.htm
November 12, 2008 Fosamax,
Fosamax Plus D (alendronate),
Didronel (etidronate),
Boniva (ibandronate),
Aredia (pamidronate),
Actonel,
Actonel w/ Calcium(risedronate),
Skelid (tiludronate),
and Reclast,
Zometa (zoledronic acid)
www.fda.gov/cder/drug/early_comm/bisphosphonates_update_200811.htm
October 17, 2008 Raptiva (efalizumab) www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01905.html
October 7, 2008 Spiriva Handihaler (tiotropium) www.fda.gov/cder/drug/early_comm/tiotropium.htm
September 26, 2008 Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa)
Epogen (epoetin alfa)
Procrit (epoetin alfa)
www.fda.gov/cder/drug/early_comm/epoetin_alfa.htm
September 12, 2008 Tarceva (erlotinib) www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/tarceva_dhcp_letter.pdf
September 11, 2008 Rituxan (rituximab) www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/rituxan_DHCP_Final%209411700.pdf
September 4, 2008 Cimzia (certolizumab pegol), Enbrel (etanercept), Humira (adalimumab), Remicade (infliximab) www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/TNF_blockersHCP.htm
August 26, 2008 Tysabri (natalizumab) www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/natalizumab2008HCP.htm
August 21, 2008 Zocor (simvastatin), Vytorin (ezetimibe/simvastatin), Zetia (ezetimibe) www.fda.gov/cder/drug/early_comm/ezetimibe_simvastatin_SEAS.htm
August 18, 2008 Byetta (exenatide) www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/exenatide2008HCP.htm
August 12, 2008 Vivitrol (naltrexone) www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/naltrexoneHCP.htm
August 8, 2008 Zocor (simvastatin) or Vytorin (ezetimibe/simvastatin) used with Cordarone/Paceerone (amiodarone) www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/simvastatin_amiodaroneHCP.htm
August 7, 2008 Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa)
Epogen (epoetin alfa)
Procrit (epoetin alfa)
www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/ESA_DHCP_Aug2008.pdf
July 29, 2008 Novantrone (mitoxantrone hydrochloride) www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/mitroxantroneHCP.htm
July 24, 2008 Ziagen (abacavir) www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/abacavirHCP.htm
July 11, 2008 Avastin (bevacizumab) in combination with sunitinib malate www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/MAHA_DHCP.pdf
July 8, 2008 Fluoroquinolone Antimicrobial Drugs www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/fluoroquinolonesHCP.htm
July 30, 2008 CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil)
Myfortic (mycophenolate acid)
www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/Myfortic_DHCP_june2008.pdf
June 16, 2008 Conventional and Atypical Antipsychotic use in Elderly patients treated for dementia-related psychosis www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/antipsychotics_conventional.htm
June 3, 2008 Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Blockers (Remicade, Enbrel, Humira, Cimzia) www.fda.gov/cder/drug/early_comm/TNF_blockers.htm
May 16, 2008 CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil)
Myfortic (mycophenolate acid)
www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/mycophelolateHCP.htm
April 10, 2008 CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil)
Myfortic (mycophenolate acid)
www.fda.gov/cder/drug/early_comm/mycophenolate.htm
April 9, 2008 Exubera (insulin human rDNA origin) Inhalation Powder www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/Exubera_DHCP.pdf
April 1, 2008 Relenza (zanamivir) www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/relenza_DHCP.pdf
March 27, 2008 Ziagen (abacavir) and Videx (Didanosine) www.fda.gov/cder/drug/early_comm/abacavir.htm
March 27, 2008 Regranex (becaplermin) Gel www.fda.gov/cder/drug/early_comm/becaplermin.htm
March 27, 2008 Singulair (montelukast) www.fda.gov/cder/drug/early_comm/montelukast.htm
March 18, 2008 Spiriva (tiotropium) www.fda.gov/cder/drug/early_comm/tiotropium.htm
March 12, 2008 Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa)
Epogen (epoetin alfa)
Procrit (epoetin alfa)
www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/epo_DHCP_03102008.pdf
March 12, 2008 Prezista (darunavir) www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/prezista_DHCP.pdf
March 11, 2008 Tussionex Pennkinetic (Chlorpheniramine/ Hydrocodone Extended-Release Suspension) www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01805.html
March 4, 2008 Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate) www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/Tamiflu_DHCP.pdf
February 29, 2008 Spiriva (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder)
Foradil (formoterol fumarate inhalation powder)
www.fda.gov/cder/drug/advisory/tiopropium_formoterol.htm
February 27, 2008 Tysabri (natalizumab) www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/Tysabri_dhcp_letter.pdf
February 26, 2008 Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate) Medication Guide www.fda.gov/cder/Offices/ODS/MG/Avandia_MG.pdf
February 8, 2008 Botox (botulinum toxin type A)
Myobloc (botulinum toxin type B)
www.fda.gov/cder/drug/early_comm/botulinium_toxins.htm
February 1, 2008 Chantix (varenicline) www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/vareniclineHCP.htm
January 31, 2008 Antiepileptic Medications http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/antiepilepticsHCP.htm
January 25, 2008 Zetia (ezetimibe)
Vytorin (ezetimibe/ simvastatin)
http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/early_comm/ezetimibe_simvastatin.htm
January 18, 2008 Ortho Evra Transdermal Patch (ethinyl estradiol /norelgestromin) http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01781.html
January 17, 2008 Nonprescription Cough and Cold Medicine Use in Children http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/advisory/cough_cold_2008.htm
January 16, 2008 Endrate (edetate disodium) http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/advisory/edetate_disodium.htm
January 7, 2008 Actonel (risedronate)
Fosamax (alendronate)
Boniva (ibandronate)
http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/bisphosphonates/default.htm
January 3, 2008 Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa)
Epogen (epoetin alfa)
Procrit (epoetin alfa)
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01769.html
December 21, 2007 Duragesic (fentanyl transdermal system) http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/fentanyl_2007HCP.htm
December 12, 2007 Tegretol, Carbatrol (carbamazepine) http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/carbamazepineHCP.htm
December 4, 2007 DDAVP (Desmopressin Acetate) http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/desmopressinHCP.htm
November 27, 2007 Myfortic (mycophenolic acid) http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/Myfortic_DHCP_Letter.pdf
November 20, 2007 Chantix (varenicline) http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/early_comm/varenicline.htm
November 14, 2007 Revatio (sildenafil) http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/ED_HCP.htm
October 24, 2007 Provigil (modafinil) http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/Provigil_dhcpletter091207_final.pdf
October 18, 2007 Revatio (sildenafil) http://www.fda.gov/cder/consumerinfo/viagra/default.htm
October 16, 2007 Byetta (exenatide) http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/exenatide/default.htm
October 1, 2007 Bisphosphonates http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/early_comm/bisphosphonates.htm
September 28, 2007 Unapproved Hydrocodone Products http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01713.html
September 26, 2007 Fentora (fentanyl buccal tablets) http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/fentanyl_buccal.htm
September 17, 2007 Haldol (haloperidol) http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/haloperidol.htm
September 10, 2007 Viracept (nelfinavir) http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/VIRACEPT_HCPLetter_9_10_07.pdf
August 17, 2007 Codeine Products Used by Nursing Mothers http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/codeine/default.htm
August 16, 2007 Coumadin (warfarin) http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01684.html
August 15, 2007 Nonprescription Cough and Cold Medicine Use in Children http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/advisory/cough_cold.htm
August 6, 2007 Kaletra (lopinavir/ritonavir) Oral Solution http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/Kaletra_DHCP.pdf
July 5, 2007 Rocephin (ceftriaxone) http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/ceftriaxone.htm
May 14, 2007 Exjade (deferasirox) http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/Exjade_DHCPL_May2007.pdf
March 16, 2007 Zyvox (linezolid) http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/linezolid/default.htm
March 14, 2007 Sedative/Hypnotic Medications http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01587.html
March 9, 2007 Actimmune (interferon gamma 1b) http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/interferon_gamma1bHCP.pdf
January 24, 2007 Lucentis (ranibizumab) http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/Lucentis_DHCP_01-24-2007.pdf

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