Edition Covers Alpha-1 Blockers, Amevive, Salagen – Selegiline Name Confusion, and More

The FDA’s Patient Safety News (PSN) is a series of monthly video news shows intended primarily for doctors and other health care professionals.  Generally, this series covers significant approvals, recalls, and safety alerts for prescription drugs and medical devices.  Some of the FDA PSN videos contain footage and demonstrations relevant to protecting patients from serious side effects and other unwanted consequences.

Subjects covered in the February 2006 edition of the FDA Patient Safety News include the following:

First Donor Screening Test for West Nile Virus

Preventing Hemolysis with Meridian Hemodialysis Blood Tubing

Bacterial Contamination of Vapotherm Devices

Avoiding Glucose Monitoring Errors in Patients Receiving Other Sugars

Recall of Boston Scientific Vena Cava Filters

Alpha-1 Blockers and Cataract Surgery Procedures

Amevive Contraindicated in HIV Patients

Reporting Adverse Events for Drugs, Devices, Biologics and Dietary Supplements

Drug Name Confusion: Salagen and Selegiline

One can find more information about this February 2006 PSN edition and the series in general on the PSN section of the FDA’s web site.   

(Posted by: Tom Lamb)