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    posted 07/08/2009, comments (3)

    FDA Decides to Leave Darvon and Darvocet on the Market – For Now

    I know many of you who take Darvon or Darvocet have been concerned ever since the FDA announced that it was considering a Public Citizen petition to remove these and other drugs containing propoxyphene from the market due to the high risk of overdose in patients taking them.  You'll be relieved to know that, for now at least, the FDA has... Read moreChevron
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    FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Banning Vicodin and Percocet

    You've probably been hearing in the news that an FDA advisory panel has recommended lowering the maximum recommended dose of acetaminophen from 1,000 mg per dose to 650 mg. They also recommended lowering the maximum daily dose, which is currently 4 grams (4,000 mg).  Although they didn't specify what the maximum daily dose should be lowered... Read moreChevron
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    URGENT: FDA May Remove or Limit Access to Opioid Pain Medications

    The FDA is currently developing what they term “Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies” or REMS in relation to opioid pain medications.  What that means is they are working on a plan to ensure that the benefits of opioid medications outweigh the risks, which include misuse, abuse and accidental overdose.  It's no secret... Read moreChevron
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    FDA Approves Generic Roxicodone

    Good news for everyone who has been affected by the oxycodone shortage!    This week the FDA approved Sun Pharmaceutical Industries' request to market the generic version of Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals’ Roxicodone (oxycodone HCI).  It will be available in 5, 15, and 30 mg. tablets.  This is part of the FDA's continued... Read moreChevron
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    posted 04/27/2009, comments (4)

    FDA Safety Alert – Preventing Methadone Overdose

    Due to the serious and sometimes fatal overdoses that have occurred when methadone is used to treat  chronic pain, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has issued a report warning of the possible risks.  If you are currently taking methadone or considering taking it in the future, please be sure to read this alert... Read moreChevron
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