| FDA MedWatch
03/24/2008 - The December 2007 posting includes 43 drug products with safety labeling changes to the following sections: BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, ADVERSE REACTIONS, and PATIENT PACKAGE INSERTS, and MEDICATION GUIDES.
The Summary Page provides a listing of drug names and safety labeling sections revised:
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/dec07_quickview.htm
The Detailed View Page identifies safety labeling sections and subsections revised along with a bref summary of new or modified safety information to the BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, and/or WARNINGS sections:
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/dec07.htm
In December 2007, the following drugs had modifications to the BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, and/or WARNINGS sections:
Carbatrol (carbamazepine) Extended-Release Capsules
Equetro (carbamazepine) Extended-Release Capsules
Omniscan (gadodiamide) Injection for Intravenous Use
Tegretol (carbamazepine) USP, Chewable Tablets and Oral Suspension
Tegretol-XR (carbamazepine extended-release tablets)
Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate extended-release) Tablets
AndroGel (testosterone gel) 1%
Dostinex (cabergoline) Tablets
Aredia (pamidronate disodium for injection)
Biaxin Filmtab (clarithromycin tablets, USP)
Biaxin XL Filmtab (clarithromycin extended-release tablets)
Biaxin Granules (clarithromycin for oral suspension, USP)
DepoDur (morphine sulfate extended-release liposome injection)
Derma-Smoothe/FS (fluocinolone acetonide) Topical Oil 0.01% (Body Oil)
Doryx (doxycycline hyclate) Capsule, Delayed Release Pellets
Effexor XR (venlafaxine hydrochloride) Extended-Release Capsules
Exjade (deferasirox) Tablets for Oral Suspension
Heparin Sodium Injection, USP
Heparin Sodium Injection, USP (porcine) 5,000 U/mL
Hepsera (adefovir dipivoxil) Tablets
Invega (paliperidone) Extended-Release Tablets
Levaquin (levofloxacin) Tablets and Oral Solution
Levaquin (levofloxacin) Injection, for Intravenous Use
Levaquin (levofloxacin in 5% dextrose) Injection, for Intravenous Use
Monodox (doxycycline monohydrate) Capsules
Sonata (zaleplon) Capsules |