Drugs
Warning Letters 1997
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January |
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| Caverject (alprostadil) for injection | Pharmacia and Upjohn Company | DDMAC | 1/27/1997 |
| Decapeptyl (Triptorelin Pamoate) | Ferring Pharmaceuticals | DDMAC | 1/15/1997 |
| Edex (Alprostadil) for Injection | Schwarz Pharma | DDMAC | 1/24/1997 |
| Floxin (ofloxacin injection and tablets) | R.W. Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Institute | DDMAC | 1/8/1997 |
| InFed (iron dextran injection) | Schein Pharmaceutical, Inc. | DDMAC | 1/15/1997 |
| Nipent Injection (pentostatin for injection) | SuperGen, Inc. | DDMAC | 1/6/1997 |
| Normodyne (labetalol HCL) tablets | Schering Corporation | DDMAC | 1/23/1997 |
| Novantrone (mitoxantrone) | Immunex Corporation | DDMAC | 1/23/1997 |
| Relafen (nabumetone) tablets | SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals | DDMAC | 1/23/1997 |
| Site inspection | Gist-Brocades BV | DMPQ | 1/27/1997 |
| Site inspection | Roquette Freres | DMPQ | 1/17/1997 |
| Trasylol (aprotinin) injection | Bayer Corporation, Pharmaceutical Division | DDMAC | 1/23/1997 |
| Trophamine (6% and 10% amino acid injection) | McGaw, Inc. | DDMAC | 1/29/1997 |
| Valtrex (valacyclovir HCl) caplets | Glaxo Wellcome Inc. | DDMAC | 1/29/1997 |
| Vanceril 84 mcg Double Strength (beclomethasone dipropionate) inhalation aersol | Schering Corporation | DDMAC | 1/24/1997 |
| Zocor (simvastatin) | Merck and Co. Inc. | DDMAC | 1/16/1997 |
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February 1997 |
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| DaunoXome (daunorubicin citrate liposome injection) | Nexstar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | DDMAC | 2/21/1997 |
| Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium) | Baker Norton Pharmaceuticals | DDMAC | 2/24/1997 |
| Flonase (fluticasone propionate) Nasal Spray 0.05% w/w | Glaxo Wellcome Inc. | DDMAC | 2/28/1997 |
| Kytril (granisetron hydrochloride) tablets | SmithKline Beecham | DDMAC | 2/27/1997 |
| Maxair Autohaler (pirbuterol acetate inhalation aersol) | 3M Pharmaceuticals | DDMAC | 2/27/1997 |
| MaxAlert | PDK Labs, Inc. | DLNDC | 2/24/1997 |
| Mini Thin | BDI Pharmaceuticals | DLNDC | 2/24/1997 |
| Novantrone (mitoxantrone) | Immunex Corporation | DDMAC | 2/14/1997 |
| Rezulin (troglitazone) tablets | Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical Research | DDMAC | 2/24/1997 |
| Site inspection | Dr. Mann Pharma | DMPQ | 2/18/1997 |
| Site inspection | Nippon Rikagakuyakuhin Co Ltd. | DMPQ | 2/19/1997 |
| Site inspection | Zeneca Pharmaceuticals | DMPQ | 2/19/1997 |
| Trusopt (dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) | Merck and Co, Inc. | DDMAC | 2/21/1997 |
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March 1997 |
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| AmBisone (Liposomal Amphotericin B) | Fujisawa USA | DDMAC | 3/19/1997 |
| AmBisone (Liposomal Amphotericin B) | |||
| Casodex (bicalutamide) | Zeneca Pharmaceuticals | DDMAC | 3/27/1997 |
| Claritin (Ioratadine) Syrup, 10mg/10ml | Schering Corporation | DDMAC | 3/3/1997 |
| Claritin (Ioratadine) tablets | Schering Corporation | DDMAC | 3/10/1997 |
| Ciloxan (ciprofloxacin HCl) 0.3% as base sterile ophthalmic solution | Alcon Laboratories, Inc. | DDMAC | 3/4/1997 |
| Claritin-D 24 Hour (10 mg loratadine & pseudoepherine 240 mg sulfate) extended-release tablets | Schering Corporation | DDMAC | 3/26/1997 |
| Climara (estradiol transdermal system) | Forest Laboratories | DDMAC | 3/26/1997 |
| Famvir (famciclovir) | SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals | DDMAC | 3/11/1997 |
| Gemzar (gemcitabine HCl) | Eli Lilly and Company | DDMAC | 3/19/1997 |
| Hycamtin (topotecan HCl) | SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals | DDMAC | 3/20/1997 |
| Monodox (doxycycline monohydrate) 100mg capsule | Oclassen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | DDMAC | 3/31/1997 |
| Prinivil (lisinopril) tablets | Merck & Co., Inc. | DDMAC | 3/14/1997 |
| Sporanox (itraconazole capsules) | Janssen Pharmaceutica | DDMAC | 3/27/1997 |
| Ultane (sevoflurane) | Abbott Laboratories | DDMAC | 3/17/1997 |
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April 1997 |
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| Androgel (Testosterone) Gel | Unimed Pharmaceuticals | DDMAC | 4/25/1997 |
| Caverject (alprostadil) for injection | Pharmacia and Upjohn Company | DDMAC | 4/28/1997 |
| Cutivate (Fluticasone Propionate) Cream | Glaxo Wellcome | DDMAC | |
| Daypro (oxaprozin) tablets | G.D. Searle & Co. | DDMAC | 4/10/1997 |
| Fosamax (alendronate sodium tablets) | Merck & Co., Inc. | DDMAC | 4/14/1997 |
| Flovent (fluticasone propionate) inhalation | Glaxo Wellcome Inc. | DDMAC | 4/28/1997 |
| site inspection | Guangdong Pharmaceutical Factory | DMPQ | 4/23/1997 |
| site inspection (posted 11/4/1998) | Novartis | DMPQ | 4/25/1997 |
| Viracept (nefinavir mesylate) | Agouron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | DDMAC | 4/18/1997 |
| Zyrtec (cetirizine HCl) tablets | Pfizer Inc. | DDMAC | 4/4/1997 |
| Zyrtec (cetirizine HCl) tablets | Pfizer Inc. | DDMAC | 4/28/1997 |
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May 1997 |
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| Product | Company | Division | Released | Posted |
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| Crinone (progesterone) gel | Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories | DDMAC | 5/19/1997 | 6/3/1997 |
| Hytrin (terazosin HCl) capsules | Abbott Laboratories | DDMAC | 5/6/1997 | 5/16/1997 |
| Site Inspection | Irotec Laboratories, Ltd. | DMPQ | 5/16/1997 | 5/23/1997 |
| Site Inspection | Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd | DMPQ | 5/23/1997 | 6/13/1997 |
| Site Inspection | Huls AkG Werk Witten Plant | DMPQ | 5/9/1997 | 5/16/1997 |
| Lupron Depot (leuprolide acetate) | TAP Holdings, Inc. | DDMAC | 5/29/1997 | 6/6/1997 |
| Ocuflox (ofloxacin) ophthalmic solution 0.3% | Allergan, Inc. | DDMAC | 5/30/1997 | 6/13/1997 |
| Proventil-HFA (Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation | Schering Corporation | DDMAC | 5/7/1997 | 5/16/1997 |
| Uni-Dur (theophylline) extended release tablets | Schering Corporation | DDMAC | 5/13/1997 | 6/3/1997 |
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June 1997 |
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| Benefin | Lane Labs-USA | DDMAC | 6/13/1997 | 6/3/1998 |
| Efedrin (Maximum Strength) | The Hammer Corporation | DLNDC | 6/10/1997 | 6/16/1997 |
| Effexor (vanlafaxine HCl) Tablets | Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories | DDMAC | 6/25/1997 | 7/21/1997 |
| Hytrin (terazosin) | Abbott Laboratories | DDMAC | 6/10/1997 | 6/18/1997 |
| ISIS 2302 | ISIS Pharmaceuticals | DDMAC | 6/23/1997 | 6/23/1998 |
| Lescol (fluvastatin sodium) | Novartis Pharmaceuticals | DDMAC | 6/20/1997 | 7/21/1997 |
| Levoxyl (Levothyroxine Sodium) Tablets | Jones Medical Industries | DDMAC | 6/9/1997 | 6/3/1998 |
| Miacalcin Nasal Spray (calcitonin salmon) | Novartis | DDMAC | 6/25/1997 | 7/21/1997 |
| Ocuflox (ofloxacin) ophthalmic solution 0.3% | Allergan, Inc. | DDMAC | 6/23/1997 | 7/21/1997 |
| Onconase | AlfaCell | DDMAC | 6/2/1997 | 6/3/1998 |
| Photofrin (porfimer sodium) | QLT PhotoTherapeutics | DDMAC | 6/4/1997 | 6/13/1997 |
| Unapproved Prescription Drugs | Baxamed | DLNDC | 6/25/1997 | 7/21/1997 |
| Miraluma (kit for the preparation of Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibil) | DuPont Merck Radiopharmaceuticals | DDMAC | 6/27/1997 | 7/21/1997 |
| Site Inspection | Novopharm Ltd. | DMPQi | 6/27/1997 | 7/21/1997 |
| Xenical (Orlistat) Capsules | Hoffman-La Roche | DDMAC | 6/6/1997 | 6/3/1998 |
| Zyflo (zileuton) tablets | Abbott Laboratories | DDMAC | 6/27/1997 | 7/21/1997 |
| Zyrtec (Cetirzine HCl) Tablets | Pfizer | DDMAC | 6/1/1997 | 6/3/1998 |
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July 1997 |
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| Celecoxib | G.D. Searle | DDMAC | 7/16/1997 | 6/3/1998 |
| Claritin (Loratadine) Tablets | Schering Corporation | DDMAC | 7/9/1997 | 6/3/1998 |
| Climara (Estradiol) Transdermal System | Berlex | DDMAC | 7/22/1997 | 6/3/1998 |
| Fosamax (alendronate) Sodium Tablets | Merck & Co., Inc. | DDMAC | 7/2/1997 | 7/21/1997 |
| Habitrol (Nicotine) Transdermal System | Novartis | DDMAC | 7/10/1997 | 6/3/1998 |
| Humatrope (Somatropin rDNA Origin) | Eli Lilly | DDMAC | 7/11/1997 | 6/3/1998 |
| Lovenox (Enoxaprin Sodium) | Rhone-Poulenc Rorer | DDMAC | 7/18/1997 | 6/3/1998 |
| Monurol (Fosfomycin Tromethamine) Sachet | Forest Laboratories | DDMAC | 7/31/1997 | 6/3/1998 |
| Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin and Caffeine tablets | Bristol-Myers Squibb | DDMAC | 7/2/1997 | 7/21/1997 |
| Zocor (simvastatin) | Merck & Co., Inc. | DDMAC | 7/2/1997 | 7/21/1997 |
| Rowasa (mesalamine) rectal suspension enema | Solvay Pharmaceuticals | DDMAC | 7/14/1997 | 7/21/1997 |
| Vancenase, Vancenase AQ, Vanceril | Schering Corporation | DDMAC | 7/31/1997 | 9/22/1997 |
| Viramune (Nevirapone) | Boehringer Ingelheim | DDMAC | 7/2/1997 | 6/3/1998 |
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August 1997 |
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| Acular (Ketorlac Tromethamine) | Hoffman-LaRoche | DDMAC | 8/18/1997 | 6/2/1998 |
| Biaxin (Clarithromycin) | Abbott Laboratories | DDMAC | 8/7/1997 | 6/2/1998 |
| Claritin (Loratadine) Tablets | Schering | DDMAC | 8/19/1997 | 6/3/1998 |
| Coumadin (warfarin sodium tablets, USP) crystalline | Dupont Merck Pharmaceutical Company | DDMAC | 8/26/1997 | 9/22/1997 |
| Crolom (Cromolyn Sodium Ophthalmic Solution) | Bausch & Lomb | DDMAC | 8/15/1997 | 6/2/1998 |
| "e-LUDES" | Spectrum Group, LLC | DLNDC | 8/29/1997 | 9/24/1997 |
| Estrasorb (Estradiol Micellar Nanoparticles) | Novavax | DDMAC | 8/12/1997 | 6/2/1998 |
| Flomax (Tamsulosin HCl) | Boehringer Ingelheim | DDMAC | 8/1/1997 | 6/2/1998 |
| Fosamax | Merck | DDMAC | 8/6/1997 | 4/19/2007 |
| Fragmin (Dalteparin Sodium) | Pharmacia & Upjohn | DDMAC | 8/7/1997 | 6/2/1998 |
| Glucophage (Metformin HCl) | Bristol-Myers Squibb | DDMAC | 8/7/1997 | 6/2/1998 |
| "Herbal Advanced Formula Hextasy" | International Oddities | DNNCD | 8/29/1997 | 9/24/1997 |
| "Herbal Ecstacy" | Global World Media Corp. | DLNDC | 8/29/1997 | 9/24/1997 |
| Lorabid (Loracarbef) | Eli Lilly | DDMAC | 8/14/1997 | 6/2/1998 |
| Lotrel (Amlodipine Besylate/Benazepril HCl) | Novartis | DDMAC | 8/18/1997 | 6/2/1998 |
| Myoview (kit for the preparation of Technetium Tc99m Tetrofosmin Injection) | Amersham Healthcare, Inc. | DDMAC | 8/21/1997 | 9/22/1997 |
| Oros (Oxybutynin Chloride) | Alza Corporation | DDMAC | 8/28/1997 | 6/3/1998 |
| ProcalAmine | McGaw | DDMAC | 8/15/1997 | 6/2/1998 |
| Synthroid | Knoll Pharmaceuticals | DDMAC | 8/1/1997 | 6/2/1998 |
| Tazarac (Tazarotene) Topical Gel | Allergan | DDMAC | 8/28/1997 | 6/3/1998 |
| Viroptic Ophthalmic Solution | Monarch Pharmaceuticals | DDMAC | 8/7/1997 | 6/2/1998 |
| Warfarin Sodium Tablets, USP | Barr Laboratories | DDMAC | 8/26/1997 | 9/22/1997 |
| "X TABLETS" | Hit Products, Inc. | DLNDC | 8/29/1997 | 9/24/1997 |
| Xenical (Orlistat) Capsules | Hoffman-La Roche | DDMAC | 8/21/1997 | 6/3/1998 |
| Zithromax (Azithromycin) Capsules/Suspension | Pfizer Inc. | DDMAC | 8/25/1997 | 6/2/1998 |
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September 1997 |
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| Betimol (Timolol Ophthalmic Solution) | Leiras | DDMAC | 9/2/1997 | 5/29/1998 |
| Claritin (Loratadine) Tablets | Schering | DDMAC | 9/8/1997 | 5/29/1998 |
| DiltiaXT (Diltiazem HCl) | Andrx Pharmaceuticals | DDMAC | 9/16/1997 | 5/29/1998 |
| Flonase (Fluticasone Propionate) Nasal Spray | Glaxo Wellcome | DDMAC | 9/11/1997 | 5/29/1998 |
| Imdur (Isosorbide Mononitrate) | Key Pharmaceuticals | DDMAC | 9/2/1997 | 5/29/1998 |
| Integrilin (Intrifiban) | COR Therapeutics | DDMAC | 9/25/1997 | 5/29/1998 |
| Ortho Tri-Cyclen (Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol) | R.W. Johnson | DDMAC | 9/24/1997 | 5/29/1998 |
| Posicor (Mibefradil Dihyrdrochloride) Tablets | Hoffman-La Roche | DDMAC | 9/5/1997 | 5/29/1998 |
| Salagen (Pilocarpine HCl) | MGI Pharma | DDMAC | 9/24/1997 | 5/29/1998 |
| Site Inspection | Gedeon Richter, Ltd | DMPQ | 9/5/1997 | 9/24/1997 |
| Zocor (Simvastatin) | Merck | DDMAC | 9/22/1997 | 5/29/1998 |
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October 1997 |
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| Accolate (Zafirkulast) Tablets | Zeneca Pharmaceuticals | DDMAC | 10/1/1997 | 5/22/1998 |
| Aerobid/Aerobid-M (flunisolide) Inhaler System | Forest Laboratories | DDMAC | 10/15/1997 | 5/22/1998 |
| Aerobid/Aerobid-M (flunisolide) Inhaler System | Forest Laboratories | DDMAC | 10/30/1997 | 11/12/1997 |
| Altace (Ramipril) Capsules | Hoechst Marion Roussel | DDMAC | 10/27/1997 | 5/22/1998 |
| Coreg (Carvedilol) Tablets | SmithKline Beecham | DDMAC | 10/15/1997 | 5/22/1998 |
| Cozaar (Losartan Potassium) Tablets and Hyzaar (Losartan Potassium-Hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets | Merck | DDMAC | 10/20/1997 | 5/22/1998 |
| Flonase (Fluticasone Propionate) Nasal Spray | Glaxo Wellcome | DDMAC | 10/10/1997 | 5/22/1998 |
| Flovent (fluticasone propionate) Inhalation Aerosol | Glaxo Wellcome | DDMAC | 10/30/1997 | 11/12/1997 |
| Habitrol (Nicotine Transdermal System) | Novartis Consumer Health | DDMAC | 10/9/1997 | 5/22/1998 |
| Inspection (IRB) | Baptist Medical Center-Montclair | DSI | 10/23/1997 | 6/5/1998 |
| Levothroid (Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets) | Forest Laboratories | DDMAC | 10/16/1997 | 5/22/1998 |
| Macrobid (nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrytals) | Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals | DDMAC | 10/28/1997 | 11/12/1997 |
| Primacor (Milrinone Lactate Injection) | Sanofi Pharmaceuticals | DDMAC | 10/27/1997 | 5/22/1998 |
| Pulmicort Turbuhaler (Budesonide Inhalation Powder) | Astra USA | DDMAC | 10/21/1997 | 5/22/1998 |
| Travasol (Amino Acid) Injections in Dextrose Injection in Quick Mix Dual Chamber Container | Baxter Healthcare | DDMAC | 10/21/1997 | 5/22/1998 |
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November 1997 |
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| Acular (Ketorolac Tromethamine) | Hoffman-LaRoche | DDMAC | 11/18/1997 | 5/21/1998 |
| Allegra (Fexofendadine HCl) Capsules | Hoechst Marion Roussel | DDMAC | 11/26/1997 | 5/21/1998 |
| Coreg (Carvedilol) Tablets | SmithKline Beecham | DDMAC | 11/20/1997 | 5/21/1998 |
| Covera-HS (verapamil hydrochloride) Extended Release Tablets Controlled-Onset | G.D. Searle | DDMAC | 11/21/1997 | 11/26/1997 |
| Evista (Raloxifene HCl) | Eli Lilly | DDMAC | 11/26/1997 | 5/21/1998 |
| Pravachol (Pravastatin Sodium) Tablets | Bristol-Myers Squibb | DDMAC | 11/26/1997 | 5/21/1998 |
| Prevacid (Lansoprazole) Delayed-Release Capsules | TAP Holdings | DDMAC | 11/7/1997 | 5/21/1998 |
| Raxar (Grepafloxacin HCl) Tablets | GlaxoWellcome | DDMAC | 11/25/1997 | 5/21/1998 |
| Soma (Carisoprodol) Tablets/Soma Compound | Wallace Laboratories | DDMAC | 11/14/1997 | 5/21/1998 |
| Vancenase (Beclomethasone Dipropionate) Pockethaler Nasal Inhaler | Schering | DDMAC | 11/7/1997 | 5/21/1998 |
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December 1997 |
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| Fortovase (Saquinavir) Capsules | Hoffman-La Roche | DDMAC | 12/3/1997 | 5/21/1998 |
| Inspection | Guangdong Pharmaceutical Factory | DMPQ | 12/10/1997 | 12/17/1997 |
| Inspection | St. Francis Hospital | DSI | 12/3/1997 | 6/5/1998 |
| Inspection | Tianjin Pharmaceutical | DMPQ | 12/30/1997 | 6/5/1998 |
| Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution 0.02% | Roxane | DDMAC | 12/22/1997 | 5/21/1998 |
| Merrem I.V. (Meropenem for Injection) | Zeneca | DDMAC | 12/4/1997 | 5/21/1998 |
| Normiflo (Ardeparin Sodium) Injection | Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories | DDMAC | 12/29/1997 | 5/21/1997 |
| Pulmicort Turbuhaler (Budesonide Inhalation Powder) | Astra USA | DDMAC | 12/12/1997 | 5/21/1998 |
| Requip (ropinirole HCl) Tablets | Smithkline Beecham | DDMAC | 12/3/1997 | 5/21/1998 |







