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January 2009 Safety Labeling Changes - Summary of safety-related revisions to the BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, and ADVERSE REACTIONS sections of drug Prescribing Information, plus Patient Package Inserts and Medication Guides.
(Posted 03/06/2009)

Transdermal Drug Patches with Metallic Backings - Public Health Advisory issued describing risk of skin burns during MRI scans.
(Posted 03/05/2009)

March 2009 Patient Safety News - Video news show for healthcare professionals, covering safety alerts, recalls, product approvals, and important tips on protecting patients.
(Posted 03/03/2009)

December 2008 Safety Labeling Changes - Summary of safety-related revisions to the BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, and ADVERSE REACTIONS sections of drug Prescribing Information, plus Patient Package Inserts and Medication Guides.
(Posted 03/02/2009)

Metoclopramide-Containing Drugs - Chronic use of metoclopramide has been linked to tardive dyskinesia, which may include involuntary and repetitive movements of the body, even after the drugs are no longer taken.
(Posted 02/26/2009)

Zonisamide (marketed as Zonegran, and generics) - Treatment with zonisamide can cause metabolic acidosis in some patients.
(Posted 02/23/2009)

Raptiva (efalizumab) - Public Health Advisory describes rare brain condition, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, associated with the use of Raptiva.
(Posted 02/19/2009)

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