| Recalls/Warnings/Notices |
| Medication & Medical Supply Recalls |
| FDA Requires Boxed Warning and Risk Mitigation Strategy for metoclopramide/Reglan Containing Drugs. Agency warns against chronic use of these products to treat gastrointestinal disorders. Please go to the FDA Website to read about this important warning! www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements Second Safety Warning on Fentanyl Skin Pain Patch Please go to the FDA Website to read about this important warning! www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates Flagyl (metronidazole) 500 mg I.V. injection RTU (in plastic container) Detailed View: Safety Labeling Changes Approved By FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) August 2009 - With oral metronidazole: Central Nervous System: Encephalopathy, aseptic meningitis, optic neuropathy, dysarthria. Hypersensitivity:..Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation Here is some added information on Metronidazole: dosage, concerns, uses, positives, etc. www.marvistavet.com/html/body_metronidazole Flagyl (metronidazole) tablets, capsules, and Flagyl ER tablets Safety Labeling Changes Approved By FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) – August 2010 - New warnings and adverse reactions www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm225998.htm Sandimmune (cyclosporine) soft gelatin capsules, injection, and oral solution. Can be used for cats with autoimmune diseases. www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm212122.htm Evamist Hormone Spray May Cause Illness in Pets Topical hormone spray for women can cause serious health risks if pets come in contact. www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm220420.htm Ultram (tramadol hydrochloride), Ultracet (tramadol hydrochloride/acetaminophen): Label Change. Serious potential consequences of overdosage with tramadol are central nervous system depression, respiratory depression and death. www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm213264.htm Possible Increased Risk of Bone Fractures with Prevacid and Prilosec. www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm228392.htm FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine Alerts Veterinarians About Problems with Vetsulin® to Treat Diabetes in Dogs and Cats. www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/newsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm188752.htm FDA Announces Addition of Boxed Warning to METACAM® (meloxicam) Labels www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm231254.htm Gris-PEG (griseofulvin ultramicrosized) tablets (used for ringworm) www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm232426.htm Lasix (commonly used for congestive heart failure in cats) www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm232345.htm Cardizem CD (diltiazem hydrochloride) Capsules and Tablets, Cardizem LA (diltiazem hydrochloride) Extended-Release Tablets (used for HCM) www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm235555.htm Reglan (metoclopramide) tablets, ODT (Orally Disintegrating Tablets), and injection www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm170934.htm Anzemet (dolasetron mesylate): Drug Safety Communication - Reports of Abnormal Heart Rhythms www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm237341.htm Zithromax (azithromycin) tablet, single-dose packet, IV for injection, and oral suspension WARNINGS OF Hepatotoxicity/Abnormal liver function www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm262866.htm Zithromax (azithromycin): FDA Statement on risk of cardiovascular death www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm304503.htm? source=govdelivery Proton Pump Inhibitor drugs (PPIs): Drug Safety Communication - Low Magnesium Levels Can Be Associated With Long-Term Use: Pepcid/famotidine and/or Zantac/ranitidine are NOT PPIs so there’s no need to worry about using those. This is for all the ones listed on the FDA page (link provided). Magnesium isn't usually measured on routine labs so you can't count on it showing up if your kitty gets regular chem profiles - if anyone is using a PPI long-term, your vet may want to check those levels when getting your cat’s labs done. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm245275.htm FDA Warns of Possible Danger with Animal Vaccine Device The Food and Drug Administration is warning veterinarians and pet owners, particularly cat owners, of the possible risk of fractures with the Vet Jet™ transdermal vaccination system device. www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm270642.htm Counterfeit Pesticide Products for Dogs and Cats Information for consumers about counterfeit topical flea & tick treatments for dogs and cats www.epa.gov/opp00001/factsheets/petproduct.htm Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) tablet Safety label change www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm225843.htm Levemir (insulin detemir [rDNA origin] injection) www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/Safety-RelatedDrugLabelingChanges/ucm121357.htm Sporanox (Itraconazole) Capsules www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm303524.htm Biaxin Filmtab (clarithromycin tablets, USP), Biaxin XL Filmtab (clarithromycin extended-release tablets), Biaxin Granules (clarithromycin for oral suspension, USP) www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm258816.htm Lotensin/benazepril www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/Safety-RelatedDrugLabelingChanges/ucm323785.htm Carafate (sucralfate) Tablets www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm346722.htm Carafate (sucralfate) suspension www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm239763.htm Insulin Product Labeling Changes March 2013 www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm347720.htm |
| Food Recalls & Notices |
| Medication/Medical Supply Warnings, Safety Label Changes |
| FDA - How to Report a Pet Food Complaint www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth/ReportaProblem/ucm182403.htm FDA - How to Report A Pet's Adverse Drug Experience www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth/ReportaProblem/ucm055305.htm Safety Report Directory www.safetyreporting.hhs.gov/fpsr/FpsrRoutingPage.aspx Current Drug Shortages www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/DrugShortages/ucm050792.htm Drug Shortages: Current Drugs www.ashp.org/menu/DrugShortages/CurrentShortages |
| Nature’s Variety Issues Voluntary Recall of One Batch of Instinct® Raw Organic Chicken Formula for Dogs & Cats Posted February 15, 2013 http://truthaboutpetfood2.com/natures-variety-issues-voluntary-recall-of-one-batch-of-instinct-raw-organic- chicken-formula-for-dogs-cats Honest Kitchen Recall Announcement from Our President Posted February 21, 2013 www.thehonestkitchen.com/2013/02/21/a-note-from-our-president/ Premium Edge, Diamond Naturals and 4health Dry Cat Food Formulas Voluntarily Recalled Posted March 10, 2013 www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm343084.htm?source=govdelivery Bravo! Raw Food Diet Pet Food Recalled for Possible Salmonella Posted March 13, 2013 http://foodpoisoningbulletin.com/2013/bravo-raw-food-diet-pet-food-recalled-for-possible-salmonella/ Natura Pet Food Recall (this includes Evo, Innova, California Naturals and Healthwise) Posted March 18, 2013 http://truthaboutpetfood2.com/natura-pet-food-recall Natura Pet Food has expanded its recall to include all dry dog and cat food products made on this single manufacturing line in the Jan-Mar, 2013 time frame. www.naturapet.com/recall Posted March 29, 2013 Bravo! Issues a Voluntary Recall for Three Raw Frozen Food Diet for Dogs and Cats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Posted April 3, 2013 www.bravorawdiet.com/APR3BravoRecallPressRelease.pdf Natura Pet Expands Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk Posted April 19, 2013 www.naturapet.com/voluntary_recall/Natura%20Press%20Release%20April%2019.pdf |
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