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Old Apr 24, 2008, 09:44 PM
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Drug Safety Labeling Changes - January 2008

The January 2008 posting includes 41 drug products with safety labeling changes to the following sections: BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, ADVERSE REACTIONS, and PATIENT PACKAGE INSERTS, and MEDICATION GUIDES.

The Summary Page provides a listing of drug names and safety labeling sections revised: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/SAFETY/2..._quickview.htm

The Detailed View Page identifies safety labeling sections and subsections revised along with a brief summary of new or modified safety information to the BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, and/or WARNINGS sections: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/SAFETY/2008/jan08.htm

In January 2008, the following drugs had modifications to the BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, and/or WARNINGS sections:
  • EstroGel 0.06% (estradiol gel)
  • Herceptin (trastuzumab) Intravenous Infusion
  • Rituxan (rituximab) Injection For Intravenous Use
  • Alesse 28 Tablets (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
  • Janumet (sitagliptin/metformin HCl) Tablets
  • Mycamine (micafungin sodium) For Injection
  • Omnitrope [somatropin (rDNA origin) injection] For Subcutaneous Use
  • Tysabri (natalizumab) Injection For Intravenous Use
  • WelChol (colesevelam hydrochloride) Tablets
  • Azactam (aztreonam for injection, USP)
  • Azactam (aztreonam injection) in GALAXY Plastic Container (PL 2040) For Intravenous Use
  • Chantix (varenicline) Tablets
  • Cialis (tadalafil) Tablets
  • E.E.S. (erythromycin ethylsuccinate)
  • Ery-Ped (erythromycin ethylsuccinate, USP)
  • Humira (adalimumab) Injection, Solution For Subcutaneous Use
  • Lunesta (eszopiclone) Tablets
  • Ortho Evra (norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol transdermal system)
  • PCE (erythromycin particles in tablets) Dispertab Tablets
  • Rapamune (sirolimus) Oral Solution and Tablets

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