Tekturna fights high blood pressure at earlier stages
Some doctors say the drugs can be dangerous, particularly for the very young
Finding suggests contamination occurred before product reached consumers, FDA says
Cerenia helps canines on the go
While it has limited effectiveness, it's better than nothing, FDA told
An inflammatory bowel condition
Original pumps seized in 2005
But will get 'black box' warning of possible amphetamine effects
Drug ads and other factors are having an impact on clinical practice
Move points to small risk for life-threatening allergic reaction
All meds must now come with patient guideline inserts, agency says
Polymer material made from genetically modified bacteria
Ketek, which has been linked to liver damage, also gets updated 'black box' warning
Alli only works when used with a diet and exercise program
A lower-dose version of adult weight-loss aid
Aprotinin had already been linked to kidney and heart failure, researchers note
But questions remain about the exam's accuracy
Federal initiative helps kids by improving drug makers' bottom line, study finds
Public Citizen wants pills containing the synthetic hormone desogestrel banned
Based on a woman's genetic profile
For people with von Willebrand disease who require surgery
Pilot project among proposals agency lays out in response to growing criticism of its operations
There's too much emotion, not enough information for consumers, experts say
Noxafil recently gained FDA approval and is already in widespread use
To induce remission of inflammatory bowel disease
Says they're needed to improve safety and oversight; critics cite possible conflict of interest
Makes it easier to keep FluMist in schools and pharmacies
Not a remedy for overweight people, FDA warns
Letters sent involve more than 1,100 generic and brand-name drugs
Worries about food safety, antidepressants and stents also made headlines
Critics disagree; public has 90 days to comment
Radiesse treats frown lines and other facial folds
Zofran prescribed after surgery or chemotherapy
Previously approved for adults
But drug shouldn't be given to some elderly patients
Products such as aspirin, Tylenol and Motrin would be affected
Treats enlarged prostate
Says benefits outweigh potential risks, but Pfizer will have to keep a long-term registry to evaluate safety issues
Ketek can be used for pneumonia with tougher warning label, but is risky for lesser conditions, advisers recommend
Cardiovascular, kidney risks mean Trasylol should only be used in special circumstances
Company defends Ketek while FDA defends 2004 approval of controversial drug
U.S. health officials declare outbreak over, but investigation continues
Extended-release antidepressant sanctioned for major depressive disorder
Treatment extended survival by 2 months, a small but significant gain, researchers say
'Black box' warning on suicide risk may be extended beyond children
U.S. health officials say green onions tested negative
Confirmed cases now spread across 6 states; source of outbreak still unclear, CDC says
But the devices may be the cause of blood clots, FDA panel notes
89 percent of CML patients have survived for 5 years, study finds
While they offer benefits, they may not be appropriate for all heart patients, FDA says