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Covers still being applied without the clonidine patch

Clonidine is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is available as a medicine patch (clonidine transdermal system [Catapres-TTS]) in various doses (Catapres-TTS-1 [0.1...

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Manage your asthma: Know your triggers and treatment options

Asthma is a chronic lung condition that affects millions of Americans of all ages. It causes the airways in the lungs to become irritated and narrow, making it difficult for the person to breathe. An...

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Rising Concerns with CBD Products: FDA’s Role in the Research and Medical Use...

We recently described how medical marijuana labeling problems have led to errors. In this issue, our focus is on cannabidiol (CBD) products. These products have flooded the market and are widely...

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How you can make a difference during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in one way or another. Whether you or your family members are frontline healthcare workers, first responders, essential workers, or are required to stay at...

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FDA Promotes Broader Access to Naloxone for Treatment of Opioid Overdose

On July 23, 2020, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued recommendations for healthcare providers to discuss naloxone with all patients when prescribing opioid pain relievers. Opioid pain...

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Antibiotics and antibiotic resistance

Antibiotics are a group of medicines that specifically treat infections caused by bacteria. They do not work in treating infections caused by viruses. The common cold, most sore throats, and the flu...

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FDA warns about the “Benadryl Challenge

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that taking higher-than-recommended doses of the over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medicine, Benadryl (diphenhydramine), can lead to serious heart...

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Advice from FDA: Should you give kids medicine for coughs and colds?

Colds are a common illness that affect both adults and children. Most colds do not cause serious problems. In fact, most children get better on their own, without the need for medicine. However, since...

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Benzedrex (propylhexedrine): Abuse and misuse of the nasal decongestant...

In March 2021, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Drug Safety Communication about the over-the-counter (OTC) nasal decongestant Benzedrex (propylhexedrine) which can result in serious...

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FDA’s Remove the Risk campaign encourages Americans to dispose of unused...

The United States (US) is experiencing a devastating opioid crisis despite national efforts to curb the problem. More than 100 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose, and millions are addicted...

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