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Evamist (estradiol transdermal spray): Drug Safety Communication - Unintended Exposure of Children and Pets to Topical Estrogen
Reports of adverse effects in children who may have been unintentionally exposed to the drug through skin contact with women using this product.
Cubicin (daptomycin): Drug Safety Communication - Risk of Eosinophilic Pneumonia
Cases of serious, potentially fatal pneumonia associated with the IV antibacterial drug Cubicin.
Joyful Slim Herb Supplement : Recall-Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Product contains sibutramine; may increase blood pressure/pulse rate with risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, stroke.
Cook brand Ciaglia Blue Rhino/Ciaglia Blue Dolphin Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Sets and Trays
Recall due to balloon inflation assembly that may not hold air
CONSTELLATION Vision System: Recall
Software and hardware problems associated with unexpected system loss of power, unintended system error messages, unresponsive touchscreens, and system setting and infusion performance problems.
Vialipro Dietary Supplement: Recall-Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Lab analyses found that certain batches of Vialipro contain Sulfoaildenafil, an analogue of Sildenafil.
Slim- 30 Herb Supplement: Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Product found to contain undeclared N-Desmethyl Sibutramine and traces of Sibutramine.
Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder): Stolen Product Warning
Certain inhalers stolen from a distribution warehouse in 2009 have been found in some pharmacies. The safety and effectiveness of the stolen inhalers cannot be assured and they should not be used.
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs): Ongoing Safety Review for Cancer Risk
A recently published study suggested use of ARBs may be associated with a small increased risk of cancer.
Coumadin 1 mg Tablet Blister Packs: Recall
Some tablets may not meet specification for isopropanol, which could affect therapeutic levels of the active ingredient.
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