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Extended-release metformin recalled due to impurity
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/07/extended-release-metformin-recalled-due-to-impurity.htm
1 Jul 2020
Risks seen with anemia, asthma drugs; insulin syringes recalled
Warnings, recalls and updates from the Food and Drug Administration.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/04/fda.htm
1 Apr 2010
Warfarin recalled, type 2 diabetes drug approved
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/fda.htm
1 Jul 2011
Warning about using sodium oxybate
This regulatory update covers warnings against mixing sodium oxybate with alcohol and against using dabigatran in patients with mechanical heart valves.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/03/fda.htm
1 Mar 2013
Recommended: Move hydrocodone combo products to schedule II
This regulatory update covers a proposed reclassification of hydrocodone combination products from schedule III to schedule II, and approval of an extended-release version of hydrocodone bitartrate for pain management.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/01/fda.htm
1 Jan 2014
Unmask malnutrition with careful questions
Increasing awareness of the harmful effects of under- and overnutrition can in turn increase nutritional assessments in primary care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/04/nutrition.htm
1 Apr 2015
FDA warns about clarithromycin in heart disease
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/05/fda-warns-about-clarithromycin-in-heart-disease.htm
1 May 2018
Long-term view for chronic pancreatitis
Unlike acute cases of pancreatitis, chronic cases present with varying degrees and types of pain, and without other clinical indicators such as calcification or damage to pancreatic ducts. It's best to refer to a gastroenterologist early to clarify the diagnosis, so the internist can better manage the patient.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/01/pancreatitis.htm
1 Jan 2014
Fentanyl pain-relief patches recalled for packaging defect
Warnings, recalls, label changes, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/04/twentytwo.htm
1 Apr 2008
Gout drug concerns; monthly buprenorphine injection OK'd
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/02/gout-drug-concerns-monthly-buprenorphine-injection-okd.htm
1 Feb 2018