October - December 2016 Report | Potential Signals of Serious Risks/New Safety Information Identified by the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS)
Product Name: Trade (Active Ingredient) or Product Class
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Potential Signal of a Serious Risk / New Safety Information
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Additional Information
(as of April 16, 2020) |
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Contrave (naltrexone HCl and bupropion HCl) extended-release tablets |
Loss of consciousness |
FDA is evaluating the need for regulatory action. |
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Menorrhagia |
FDA decided that no action is necessary at this time based on available information. |
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Medication errors |
The carton and container labeling were revised to help differentiate between Depo-Medrol and Depo-Provera products. |
Diabeta (glyburide) tablets, USP |
Skin reactions |
The “Adverse Reactions” section of the labeling for Diabeta was updated to include bullous reactions, erythema multiforme, and exfoliative dermatitis. |
Imbruvica (ibrutinib), capsules, for oral use
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Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) |
The “Warnings and Precautions” section of the labeling for Imbruvica was updated to include PJP. |
Nitropress (sodium nitroprusside) injection |
Carboxyhemoglobinemia |
Updated
FDA decided that no action is necessary at this time based on available information. |
Northera (droxidopa) capsules, for oral use |
Cerebrovascular accident |
The “Warnings and Precautions” section of the labeling for Northera was updated to include information about stroke. The “Adverse Reactions” section of the labeling for Northera was updated with information about cerebrovascular accident. FDA is evaluating the need for other regulatory action. |
Nucala (mepolizumab) for injection, for subcutaneous use |
Anaphylaxis |
The “Warning and Precautions” section of the labeling for Nucala was updated to include anaphylaxis. |
Opsumit (macitentan) tablets, for oral use |
Fluid overload |
The “Warnings and Precautions” section of the labeling for Opsumit was updated to include information about fluid retention. |
Otezla (apremilast) tablets, for oral use |
Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting |
Updated
The “Warnings and Precautions” and “Patient Counseling Information” sections of the Otezla labeling were updated June 2017 to include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. |
Tanzeum (albiglutide) for injection, for subcutaneous use |
Use errors with the Tanzeum pen |
FDA is evaluating the need for regulatory action. |