The FDA warned that cracks in the applicator tips of pre-filled syringes may prevent epileptics from controlling acute repetitive seizures. The cracks allow some of the gel to leak so patients do not receive the necessary dose. Valeant Pharmaceuticals has sent warning letters to pharmacists asking them to inspect the syringes before distributing them. Associated Press, USA Today 04/04/2006 Read Article: USA Today
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Epilepsy Drug Syringes May Put Patients at Risk
The FDA warned that cracks in the applicator tips of pre-filled syringes may prevent epileptics from controlling acute repetitive seizures. The cracks allow some of the gel to leak so patients do not receive the necessary dose. Valeant Pharmaceuticals has sent warning letters to pharmacists asking them to inspect the syringes before distributing them. Associated Press, USA Today 04/04/2006 Read Article: USA Today
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