Category Archives: Nephrology

Samsca tolvaptan Drug Warning

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Samsca (tolvaptan): Drug Warning – Potential Risk of Liver Injury AUDIENCE: Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Pharmacy ISSUE: Otsuka and FDA notified healthcare professionals of significant liver injury associated with the use of Samsca. In a double-blind, 3-year, placebo-controlled trial in about 1400 … Continue reading

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Cefepime Label Change drug risks

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Cefepime:Label Change- Risk of Seizure in Patients Not Receiving Dosage Adjustments for Kidney Impairment   Audience: Health Professional,Infectious Disease, Nephrology Issue: There have been cases of a specific type of seizure called nonconvulsive status epilepticus associated with the use of … Continue reading

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Dialysate Concentrates Used in Hemodialysis Safety Communication

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Dialysate Concentrates Used in Hemodialysis: Safety Communication – Alkali Dosing Errors AUDIENCE: Nephrology, Nursing ISSUE: FDA is notifying health care providers to consider the presence and quantity of acetate, citrate, and/or acetic acid in dialysate concentrates when determining the patients’ … Continue reading

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