Risk Alert - Drugs

TMLT Risk Alerts address problems discovered with medicines and other health related products. Check it often for new information. Any articles, forms, checklists, guidelines, and materials on this site are for generalized information only, and should not be used or referred to as primary legal sources nor construed as establishing medical standards of care. The TMLT insurance policy contains specific language concerning the prescription of medications which excludes coverage for: "Any use, administration or prescription of any drug, medical device, implant or pharmaceutical not approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration for treatment of human beings or for which such insured is not licensed to use, administer or prescribe."

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Antipsychotics, Conventional and Atypical
Audience: Neuropsychiatric and geriatrics healthcare professionals

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Morphine Sulfate
Audience: Healthcare professionals, consumers

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Enbrel (etanercept), Remicade, Humira and Cimzia
Audience: Rheumatologists, dermatologists, other healthcare professionals, patients

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Digitek (digoxin tablets, USP)
Audience: Cardiologists, family physicians, pharmacists, other healthcare professionals, patients

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Exubera (insulin human rDNA origin) Inhalation Powder
Audience: Endocrinologists, pulmonologists, pharmacists, patients

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Neupro (rotigotine transdermal system)
Audience: Neurologists, other healthcare professionals, patients

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CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) and Myfortic (mycophenolate acid)
Audience: Cardiac, renal, hepatic transplantation specialists, gynecologists, obstetricians, and other healthcare professionals

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Singulair (montelukast)
Audience: Pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, other healthcare professionals, patients

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Relenza (zanamivir)
Audience: Pediatric and infectious disease healthcare professionals

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Vytorin
Audience: Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Specialists

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Regranex (becaplermin) Gel
Audience: Endocrinologists, other healthcare professionals, patients

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Heparin Sodium Injection (Baxter)
Audience: Surgeons, dialysis center staff, hospital risk managers, and other healthcare professionals

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Tiotropium (marketed as Spiriva HandiHaler)
Audience: Pulmonary care health professionals and patients

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Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents: Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa), Epogen (epoetin alfa), Procrit (epoetin alfa)
Audience: Oncologists, nephrologists, other healthcare professionals

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Prezista (darunavir)
Audience: infectious disease specialists

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Avandia
Audience: Endocrinologists, internal medicine, family practice

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Anti-epileptic mediations
Audience:Family practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatricitians and Neurology

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Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate)
Audience: Pediatric and infectious disease healthcare professionals

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Tysabri (natalizumab)
Audience: Neurologists, other healthcare professionals, patients

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Trasylol
Audience: Cardiac surgeons and other healthcare professionals

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Fentanyl Transdermal System (marketed as Duragesic and generics)
Audience: Pain management specialists, other healthcare professionals

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Botox, Botox Cosmetic (Botulinum toxin Type A), Myobloc (Botulinum toxin Type B)
Audience: Cosmetic Surgeons, neurologists, other healthcare professionals, consumers

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Injectable Colchicine (including drugs containing colchicine)
Audience: Healthcare professionals

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Chantix (Varenicline)
Audience: Neuropsychiatric and other healthcare professionals, consumers

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NuCel Labs Eye Drops and Eye/Ear Wash Products
Audience: Consumers, ophthalmologists, optometrists, other healthcare professionals

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Antidepressant Studies Unpublished
Audience: Psychiatrists, Family Practice, Internal Medicine

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Leukine (sargramostim)
Audience: Oncologists, hematologists, other healthcare professionals

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Cough and Cold Medications in Children Less Than Two Years of Age
Audience: Consumers, pediatric and primary care healthcare professionals

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Ortho Evra Contraceptive Transdermal Patch
Audience:Reproductive healthcare professionals, patients

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Edetate Disodium (marketed as Endrate and generic products)
Audience: Hospital Risk Managers, pharmacists, other healthcare professionals, patients

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Provigil (modafinil) Tablets
Audience: Neuropsychiatric specialists, other healthcare professionals, consumers

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Bisphosphonates (marketed as Actonel, Actonel+Ca, Aredia, Boniva, Didronel, Fosamax, Fosamax+D, Reclast, Skelid, and Zometa)
Audience: Orthopedic Surgeons, other healthcare providers, patients

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Hormone Therapy Drugs (HRT)
Audience: Family Practice, Internal Medicine, OB-Gyns, Endocrinology

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Vioxx
Audience: all Healthcare professionals

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PedvaxHIB [Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccine (Meningococcal Protein Conjugate)] COMVAX [Haemophilus b Conjugate (Menigococcal Protein Conjugate) and Hepatitis B (Recombinant) Vaccine]
Audience: Pediatricians, family practitioners, other health professionals, consumers

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Advair
Audience: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonology and other Healthcare Professionals.

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Tykerb
Audience: Oncologists, and other healthcare professionals

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Myfortic (mycophenolic acid) Delayed-Release Tablets
Audience: Oncologists, OB/GYN physicians, other healthcare professionals, patients

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Cefepime (marketed as Maxipime)
Audience: Healthcare professionals

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Flomax
Audience: Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology and Urology

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Aspire Lite Dietary Supplements
Audience: Consumers, healthcare professional

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Unapproved Over The Counter Drugs Marketed for Prevention and Treatment of STDs
Audience: Healthcare professionals, consumers

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Age Intervention Eyelash
Audience: Ophthalmologists, dermatologists, estheticians, consumers

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Solodyn
Audience: Pharmacists, other healthcare professionals

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Viril-ity Power (VIP) Tablets
Audience: Consumers, healthcare professionals

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Mommy's Bliss Nipple Cream
Audience: Nursing mothers, pediatricians, other healthcare professionals

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Xiadafil VIP Tablets
Audience: Consumers, healthcare professionals

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Calcilo XD Low-Calcium & Vitamin D-Free Infant Formula With Iron Powder
Audience: Consumers, pediatricians, other healthcare professionals

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