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Painkiller may cause drug injuries February 3, 2009 The Associated Press reported that the FDA is recommending a ban on Darvon, a painkiller that has been shown to increase chances of drug injuries to patients taking the medication. The drug has been used to treat pain for the past 50 years, but it has been discovered that it could cause (more...)

ADHD medicine could cause drug injuries January 29, 2009 Reuters reported that medicines prescribed to children for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can cause drug injuries even when taken as directed. According to the study, medications such as Ritalin, Focalin XR, Adderall XR, Daytrana patch, Concerta, Strattera, and Metadate CD could cause drug injuries such as hallucinations even when taken as directed. (more...)

Preemies exposed to potential drug injuries January 27, 2009 Health Day reported that liquid forms of medications may have left premature babies exposed to drug injuries. Agents called excipients are responsible for the potential drug injuries. Excipients aid in administration, absorption, and preservation of the medications that are commonly given to premature babies. The U.K. study found that over 20 excipients (more...)

Defective medical device used in eye surgery recalled January 8, 2009 The FDA reported that a defective medical device that was used to perform eye surgery has been recalled. Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. recalled its product Healon D due to reports of defective medical device injuries following use of the product during eye surgery. The defective medical device Healon D is an ophthalmic (more...)