Current Problems in Pharmacovigilance: Volume 27 (pages 9-16) August 2001

In this issue

› Cerivastatin (Lipobay) withdrawn
› Reminder: Fluticasone propionate (Flixotide): use of high doses (>500 micrograms/twice daily) Propofol (Diprivan) infusion: sedation in children aged 16 years or younger  contraindicated
› In Focus: Thiazolidinediones (glitazones) - rosiglitazone and pioglitazone
› Cardiodepressant effects of itraconazole (Sporanox)
› Reminder: New guidance for bupropion (Zyban)
› Psoralea corylifolia fruit in Traditional Chinese Medicines causing severe skin reactions
› Nevirapine (Viramune): Serious adverse reactions when used in HIV post exposure prophylaxis
› Reminder: Fructose and sorbitol containing parenteral solutions should not be used
› Reminder: Linezolid (Zyvox) and myelosuppression
› Oral iron supplements: accidental overdose may be fatal in children
› Electrosurgical equipment and risk of burns due to use of spirit-based solutions
› MMR vaccine and Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
› Trastuzumab (Herceptin): prolonged half-life and possible anthracycline-associated cardiac toxicity
› More medicines available over-the-counter
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