Drug News
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FDA Warning: Cipro May Rupture Tendons
Federal regulators are ordering new warnings on Cipro and similar antibiotics because of evidence the drugs can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture.
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Digitek Tablets Recalled
All lots of Digitek tablets distributed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and sold under the labels "Bertek" or "UDL" are being recalled because they may contain a dangerous double dose of their active ingredient, digoxin.
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Stronger Psychiatric Warning on Tamiflu
The flu drug Tamiflu now has a stronger warning about rare reports of delirium and abnormal behavior leading to self-injury, and, in some cases, death.
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FDA Warns of Tysabri Liver Risk
The FDA says Tysabri, a drug that treats multiple sclerosis and Crohn's disease, is getting a new warning about possible liver risks.
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FDA Warns of Allergy to Denture Cleansers
Use denture cleansers? The FDA wants to you to make sure you use those products as directed because of a possible risk of allergic reaction.
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FDA Probes 4 Heparin Deaths
The FDA today announced that Baxter Healthcare has temporarily stopped making multiple-dose vials of the injectable blood-thinning drug heparin due to recent reports of four deaths and other serious reactions.
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FDA Checks Reports of Botox Risks
The FDA says it's investigating reports of serious adverse events including death and respiratory failure linked with Botox, Botox Cosmetic, and Myobloc.
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Suicide Warning for Antismoking Drug
Federal officials warn that the antismoking drug Chantix may be linked to suicides in some patients.
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Stronger Warning for Birth Control Patch
The FDA has strengthened its warning on the risk of serious blood clots in women using the Ortho Evra birth control skin patch.
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FDA: No Cold, Cough Medicines for Babies
WebMD brings baby cold medicine safety information from the FDA including which cough and cold medications are not safe for infant and children under 2.
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