Friday, March 14, 2008

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Daily Digest Bulletin : CDER New 3/11 & 12/2008

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March 12, 2008

March 11, 2008


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Subject: Enforcement Report for March 12, 2008

Enforcement Report for March 12, 2008
Tue, 13 Mar 2007 07:08:00 -0500

Weekly report by the Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services. It contains information on actions taken in connection with agency Regulatory activities.


Update : 3

Subject: Oncology Drugs Update: New Approval for Bevacizumab (Avastin)

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On February 22, 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval for bevacizumab (Avastin, Genentech, Inc.) to be used in combination with paclitaxel for the treatment of patients who have not received chemotherapy for metastatic HER2 negative breast cancer. More information at http://www.fda.gov/cder/Offices/OODP/whatsnew/bevacizumab200802.htm


Update : 4

Subject: Important Information for the Safe Use of Tussionex Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension. Overview Version.

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Important Information for the Safe Use of Tussionex Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension. Overview Version.
Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:00:00 -0500

Hydrocodone, the narcotic ingredient in this medicine that controls cough, can cause life-threatening breathing problems and death when given above or more frequently than the recommended dose. Tussionex should not be used in children less than 6 years old. Overview Version.


Update : 5

Subject: Important Information for the Safe Use of Tussionex Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension. Full Version.

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Important Information for the Safe Use of Tussionex Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension. Full Version.
Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:00:00 -0500

Hydrocodone, the narcotic ingredient in this medicine that controls cough, can cause life-threatening breathing problems and death when given above or more frequently than the recommended dose. Tussionex should not be used in children less than 6 years old. Full Version.



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