All Posts Tagged With: "hypotension"
Tainted Heparin Kills 62
The FDA said today there have been 62 fatal allergic reactions following the use of contaminated heparin.
In the 15 months from Jan. 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008, the FDA received reports of 103 deaths following heparin use, but only 62 of the deaths were linked to one or more allergic reactions, including severe hypotension, [...]
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9Apr2008 | PharmaWatchDog | 0 comments | Continued
Denture Cleanser Allergic Reactions and Misuse
FDA notified dental healthcare professionals and patients of the risk of serious allergic reactions in users of denture cleansers. These adverse events, including abdominal pain, vomiting, seizures, hypotension and difficulty breathing, have occurred both when the product has been used properly as well as from improper use. These events can occur soon after first use [...]
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26Feb2008 | PharmaWatchDog | 0 comments | Continued
Heparin Sodium Injection Serious Adverse Events
FDA informed healthcare professionals of important warnings and instructions for Heparin Sodium Injection use. There have been reports of serious adverse events including allergic or hypersensitivity-type reactions, with symptoms of oral swelling, nausea, vomiting, sweating, shortness of breath, and cases of severe hypotension. Most events developed within minutes of heparin initiation although the possibility for [...]
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18Feb2008 | PharmaWatchDog | 1 comment | Continued
