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Safety Alerts on Drugs from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's MedWatch: Rize 2 The Occasion Capsules and Rose 4 Her Capsules Certain lots of both products were recalled because they contained an undeclared ingredient. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:13:00 EDT Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein in Cervical Spine Fusion Reports of life-threatening complications associated with recombinant human Bone Morphogenetic Protein when used in the cervical spine. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:08:00 EDT Myfortic (mycophenolate acid) Dear Healthcare Professional Letter sent by manufacturer regarding reports of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy in patients treated with Myfortic. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:09:00 EDT July 2008 Patient Safety News Video news show for healthcare professionals, covering safety alerts, recalls, product approvals, and important tips on protecting patients. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:24:00 EDT April 2008 Monthly Safety Labeling Summary of safety-related revisions to the BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, and ADVERSE REACTIONS sections of the Prescribing Information, plus Patient Package Inserts and Medication Guides. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:33:00 EDT March 2008 Monthly Safety Labeling Summary of safety-related revisions to the BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, and ADVERSE REACTIONS sections of the Prescribing Information, plus Patient Package Inserts and Medication Guides. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:33:00 EDT 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation Product Product recalled due to the presence of Burkholderia cepacia. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:22:00 EDT February 2008 Monthly Safety Labeling Summary of safety-related revisions to the BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, and ADVERSE REACTIONS sections of the Prescribing Information, plus Patient Package Inserts and Medication Guides. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:24:00 EDT Antipsychotics, Conventional and Atypical New studies show an increased risk of mortality in elderly patients treated for dementia-related psychosis with conventional antipsychotic drugs. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:10:00 EDT Morphine Sulfate 60 mg and 30 mg Extended Release Tablets UPDATE - Additional lots of morphine sulfate 60 mg extended release tablets, and specific lots of morphine sulfate 30 mg extended release tablets, were recalled due to the possible presence of oversized tablets. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:10:00 EDT Current Alerts Recall Notices Sign up to receive notices via e-mail

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