April 2006 FDA “Patient Safety News” Videos For Doctors Online

Edition Covers Ketek, Clozaril, Benzocaine Sprays, 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 April 2006 edition of the FDA Patient Safety News include the following:

New Rotavirus Vaccine for Infants

Hepatoxicity with Ketek

Boston Scientific Recalls Flextome Cutting Balloons

Advisory on Benzocaine Sprays and Methemoglobinemia

Warning on Cutaneous Vasculitic Toxicities with Hydroxyurea

New Warnings in Labeling for Clozaril

Warning about Hemolysis with WinRho SDF

Recall of "The First Years" Liquid-Filled Teethers

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

(Posted by: Tom Lamb)

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