2007 DRUG SAFETY ALERTS
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Accutane (isotretinoin) (Posted 3/28/2007)
Actimmune (Interferon Gamma 1-b) (Posted 03/09/2007)
Actos (pioglitazone) (Posted 3/09/2007)
ACTOplus met (pioglitazone and metformin hydrochloride ) (Posted 3/09/2007)
Ambien (zolpidem tartrate) (Posted 02/16/2007)
Ambien, Ambien CR (zolpidem tartate) (Posted 03/14/2007)
Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) (Posted 01/27/2007)
Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) (Posted 3/09/2007)
Ativan (lorazepam) (Posted 02/16/2007)
Avandamet (rosiglitazone maleate and metformin hydrochloride) (Posted 02/20/2007)
Avandaryl (rosiglitazone maleate and glimepiride) (Posted 02/20/2007)
Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate) (Posted 02/20/2007)
Baraclude (entecavir) Tablets and Oral Solution (Posted 02/24/2007)
Butisol sodium Carbrital (pentobarbital and carbromal) (Posted 03/14/2007)
CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) (Posted 02/22/2007)
Cough and Cold Medications in Children Less Than Two Years of Age (Posted 01/12/2007)
Dalmane (flurazepam hydrochloride) (Posted 03/14/2007)
Doral (quazepam) (Posted 03/14/2007)
Duetact (pioglitazone and glimepiride) (Posted 03/08/2007)
Epogen (epoetin alfa) (Posted 3/09/2007)
Ergotamine tartrate (Posted 03/02/2007)
Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (Posted 02/16/2007; UPDATED 03/09/2007)
Halcion (triazolam) (Posted 03/14/2007)
Heparin Sodium Injection 10,000 units/mL, and HEP-LOCK U/P 10 units/mL Medication Errors (Posted 02/07/2007)
Ketek (telithromycin) (Posted 02/12/2007; UPDATE 03/26/2007)
Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate) (Posted 02/16/2007)
Lucentis (ranibizumab injection) (Posted 02/01/2007)
Lunesta (eszopiclone) (Posted 03/14/2007)
Permax (pergolide) and generic equivalents (Posted 03/29/2007)
Placidyl (ethchlorvynol) (Posted 03/14/2007)
Procrit (epoetin alfa) (Posted 3/09/2007)
Prosom (estazolam) (Posted 03/14/2007)
Restoril (temazepam) (Posted 03/14/2007)
Rozerem (ramelteon) (Posted 03/14/2007)
Seconal (secobarbital sodium) (Posted 03/14/2007)
Sonata (zaleplon) (Posted 03/14/2007)
Sedative-hypnotic drug products (Posted 03/14/2007)
Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate) - (Posted 01/04/2007)
Xanax (alprazolam) (Posted 02/16/2007)
Xolair (omalizumab) (Posted 02/21/2007)
Zelnorm (tegaserod maleate) (Posted 03/30/2007)
Zyvox (linezolid) (Posted 03/16/2007)

2006 DRUG SAFETY ALERTS
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5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptor Agonists (Triptans) - Serotonin Syndrome (Posted 07/19/2006)
Accutane and generic isotretinoin (Posted 10/06/2006)
Acetaminophen 500 mg Caplets by Perrigo Company (Posted 11/09/2006)
Anabolic Xtreme Superdrol (Posted 03/10/2006)
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitors) drug class (Posted 06/07/2006)
Aptivus (tipranavir) (Posted 06/30/2006)
Avandamet (rosiglitazone maleate) (Posted 01/05/2006)
Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate/metformin hcl) (Posted 01/05/2006)
Avastin (bevacizumab) (Posted 09/25/2006)
Azathioprine Tablets, 50 mg (Posted 07/13/2006)
Benzocaine sprays (Posted 02/13/2006)
Bismacine/Chromacine (Posted 07/21/2006)
Cefazolin for Injection (Posted 03/01/2006)
Clozaril (clozapine) (Posted 01/13/2006)
Complete MoisturePLUS Contact Lens Care Products (Posted 11/22/2006)
Compounded topical anesthetic creams (Posted 12/06/2006)
Coumadin (warfarin sodium) (Posted 10/06/2006)
Cytosol Laboratories, Inc. Balanced Salt Solution (Posted 02/14/2006)
Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine sulfate) (Posted 08/21/2006)
Diastat AcuDial (diazepam rectal gel) (Posted 03/30/2006)
Dolophine (methadone hydrochloride) (Posted 11/27/2006)
Droxia (hydroxyurea capsules) (Posted 01/26/2006)
Effexor (venlafaxine HCl), Effexor XR (venlafaxine HCl) Extended-Release Capsules (posted 10/25/2006)
Elidel Cream (pimecrlimus) (posted 01/20/2006)
Fleet Phospho-Soda and Fleet Accu-Prep (Posted 05/05/2006)
Gadolinium-containing Contrast Agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Posted 06/07/2006; UPDATED 12/22/2006)
Gleevec (imatinib mesylate) (Posted 10/19/2006)
Goldline Brand Extra Strength Genapap and Extra Strength Genebs (Posted 05/02/2006)
Heartland Repack Services products (Posted 10/25/2006)
Heparin Sodium Injection (Posted 12/08/2006)
High-Strength Hydrogen Peroxide (Posted 07/27/2006)
Hydralazine HCl Injection, USP, 20 mg/mL (Posted 08/04/2006; UPDATED 08/25/2006)
Hydrea (hydroxyurea capsules) (Posted 01/26/2006)
Ibuprofen and Aspirin Taken Together (Posted 09/08/2006)
Isotretinoin - Accutane and generic isotretinoin (Posted 10/06/2006)
Illegal Steroid Products Sold as Dietary Supplements (Posted 03/10/2006)
Ketek (telithromycin) (Posted 06/29/2006)
Ketek (telithromycin) (Posted 01/20/2006)
Lamictal (lamotrigine) (Posted 09/29/2006)
Macugen (pegaptanib sodium injection) (Posted 04/07/2006)
Methadone Hydrochloride (dolophine) (Posted 11/27/2006)
Methyl-1-P (Posted 03/10/2006)
Mifeprex (mifepristone) (Posted 03/17/2006)
NeutraGard 0.05% and NeutraGard Plus 0.2% Neutral Sodium Fluoride Anticavity Treatment Rinse (Posted 04/28/2006)
Nimotop (nimodipine) (Posted 02/15/2006)
Ontak (denileukin diftitox) (Posted 03/15/2006)
Oral Sodium Phosphate (OSP) Products for Bowel Cleansing (Posted 05/05/2006)
Ortho Evra (norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol) (Posted 09/20/2006)
Osmoprep Tablets (Posted 05/05/2006)
Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride) (Posted 05/12/2006)
Promethazine HCl (marketed as Phenergan and generic products)   (Posted 4/25/2006)
Protopic Ointment (tacrolimus) (Posted 01/20/2006)
Quinine products (Posted 12/12/2006)
Rituxan (Rituximab) (Posted 12/18/2006)
Selective Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) - Serotonin Syndrome (Posted 07/19/2006)
SSRIs and Treatment Challenges of Depression in Pregnancy (Posted 07/19/2006)
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) - Serotonin Syndrome (Posted 07/19/2006)
Tacrolimus Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient [API] (Posted 05/18/2006)
Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate) (Posted 11/13/2006)
Tequin (gatifloxacin) (Posted 02/16/2006)
Tracleer (bosentan) (Posted 03/02/2006)
Trasylol (aprotinin) (Posted 02/08/2006; UPDATED 09/29/2006, 12/15/2006)
Triaminic Vapor Patch (Posted 06/20/2006)
Tysabri (natalizumab) (Posted 06/05/2006; UPDATED 07/21/2006)
Ultravist (iopromide) Injection 370mgl/mL, 125 mL (Posted 07/21/2006; UPDATED 07/31/2006)
Unapproved Compounded Inhalation Drugs (Posted 08/10/2006)
Visicol Tablets (Posted 05/05/2006)
WellPatch Cough & Cold Soothing Vapor Pads (Posted 07/19/2006)
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