June 2007 FDA "Patient Safety News" Videos For Doctors Online
Covers Zelnorm, Permax, And Zyvox As Well As Drug Mix-Ups And Hazards of Buying Prescription Drugs Online
(Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com)
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 June 2007 edition of the FDA Patient Safety News include the following:
- Managing Parkinson's Patients Who have Taken Permax
- Market Withdrawal of Zelnorm
- Griseofulvin Anti-fungal Oral Suspension Recalled
- New Safety Concerns about Zyvox
- Preventing Drug Mix-Ups: Bumetanide and Norepinephrine
- Hazards of Buying Prescription Drugs Online
One can find more information about this June 2007 PSN edition and the series in general on the Patient Safety News section of the FDA's web site.
