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October 29. 2004

October 28, 2004

October 27, 2004

  • New and Generic Drug Approvals
    • Amphadase (hyaluronidase injection, USP), Amphastar Pharma, Approval
    • Axid AR (nizatidine) Tablets, Wyeth Consumer, Labeling Revision
    • Cuprimine (penicillamine) Capsules, Merck & Co., Inc., Labeling Revision
    • Finasteride Tablets, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Tentative Approval
    • FOSRENOL (lanthanum carbonate) Chewable Tablets, Shire Pharma, Approval
    • Keppra (levetiracetam) Tablets, UCB Pharma, Inc., Labeling Revision
    • Keppra (levetiracetam) Oral Solution, UCB Pharma, Inc., Labeling Revision
    • (Lidocaine HCl 2% and Epinephrine 1:100,000 Solution for Topical Iontophoretic System), Empi, Inc., Approval
    • Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Injectable Suspension, Sicor Pharma, Approval

October 26, 2004

  • FDA, Janssen Pharmaceutica Products, and Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development notify healthcare professionals of reports of medication errors involving confusion between Reminyl and Amaryl (glimepiride). MedWatch Safety Info.
  • Inactive Ingredient Database

October 25, 2004

October 22, 2004

October 21, 2004

October 20, 2004

  • New and Generic Drug Approvals
    • Allegra-D 24 Hour Extended-Release Tablets, Aventis Pharma, Approval
    • KALETRA (Lopinavir/Ritonavir) capsules, Global Pharma, Efficacy Supplement with Clinical Data to Support
    • KALETRA (Lopinavir/Ritonavir) oral solution, Global Pharma, Efficacy Supplement with Clinical Data to Support
    • Metolazone Tablets, Mylan Pharma, Chemistry New Strength
    • Torsemide Tablets, Pliva Pharma, Chemistry New Strength

October 19, 2004

  • New and Generic Drug Approvals
    • Alocril (nedocromil sodium ophthalmic solution), Allergan, Package Change & Labeling Revision
    • Aricept (donepezil HCl) Oral Solution, Eisai Medical Research, Approval
    • Aricept (donepezil HCl) Orally Disintegrating Tablet, Eisai Medical Research, Approval
    • Cefazolin Injection, Hikma Farmaceutica, Approval
    • Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets, Teva Pharma, Approval
    • Gabapentin Capsules, Watson Labs, Tentative Approval
    • LUPRON (leuprolide acetate) Injection, TAP Pharma, Labeling Revision

October 18, 2004

October 15, 2004

October 14, 2004

  • New and Generic Drug Approvals
    • Carboplatin Injection, Bedford Labs, Approval
    • Carboplatin Injection, Mayne Pharma, Approval
    • Carboplatin Injection, Pharmachemie, Approval
    • Carboplatin Injection, American Pharmaceutical Partners, Approval
    • Finasteride Tablets, Dr. Reddy’s Labs, Tentative Approval
    • Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, Eon Labs, Tentative Approval
    • Sandostatin LAR Depot (octreotide acetate) Injection, Novartis Pharma, Labeling Revision
    • Septocaine (articaine HCl 4% w/epinephrine 1:100,000) Injection, Deproco, Inc., Labeling Revision
  • FDA approves four first-time generics for Carboplatin for initial and secondary treatment of advanced ovarian cancer. The reference listed drug is Paraplatin.

October 13, 2004

  • Cyber Warning Letters for June and September, 2004

  • FDA and Centocor notify healthcare professionals of revisions to the prescribing information for Remicade, indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease. In controlled studies of all TNFα-blocking agents, including Remicade, more cases of lymphoma have been observed among patients receiving the agents than among control group patients. MedWatch Safety Info.

  • New and Generic Drug Approvals
    • Imitrex (sumatriptan) nasal spray, GlaxoSmithKline, Patient Population Altered
    • Norditropin Cartridges (somatropin rDNA origin) Injection, Novo Nordisk, New or Modified Indication
    • Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) Tablets, Sanofi-Synthelabo, Labeling Revision

October 12, 2004

October 8, 2004

  • Biogen Idec and Genentech notify healthcare professionals of revisions to the prescribing section of the Rituxan (rituximab) label due to reports of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation with fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure, and death in some patients with hematologic malignancies. MedWatch Safety Info.
  • Drug Master Files (updated)
  • FDA approves first-time generic Gabapentin for adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures with and without secondary generalization in adults with epilepsy. The reference listed drug is Neurontin.
  • Investigational Human Drugs: Clinical Investigator Inspection List (updated)
  • New and Generic Drug Approvals
    • Diflucan (fluconazole) Tablets, Pfizer, Inc., Labeling Revision
    • Diflucan (fluconazole) Injection, Pfizer, Inc., Labeling Revision
    • Diflucan (fluconazole) Powder, Pfizer, Inc., Labeling Revision
    • Gabapentin Capsules, Teva Pharma, Approval
    • Luveris 75 IU (lutropin alfa for injection), Serono, Approval
    • SORIATANE (acitretin) Capsules, Connetics, Labeling Revision

October 7, 2004

October 6, 2004

October 5, 2004

October 4, 2004

October 1, 2004

  • New and Generic Drug Approvals
    • BSS (balanced salt solution) Sterile Irrigating Solution, Alcon Laboratories, Labeling Revision
    • Mefloquine Hydrochloride Tablets, Roxane Labs, Approval
    • Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-release Tablets, Purepac Pharma, Approval
    • Monistat 1 Combination Pack, Personal Products, New Dosage Regimen
    • NeoTect (Kit for the Preparatio n of Technetium Tc99m Depreotide Injection), Berlex, Formulation Revision
    • Norditropin NordiFlex (somatropin [rDNA origin] injection), Novo Nordisk, Package Change
  • Preparation for International Conference on Harmonization Meetings in Yokohama, Japan October 19, 2004, Rockville, MD. Meeting Information.

September 30, 2004

September 29, 2004

  • Draft Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Application User Fees for Combination Products. Federal Register notice [HTML] or  [TXT] or [PDF
  • Drug Shortage: Resolved; Duragesic (fentanyl transdermal system)
  • FDA issues the final report on its 21st Century Initiative on the Regulation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. FDA News. Final Report.
  • New and Generic Drug Approvals
    • (Amlexanox) Mucoadhesive Patch, Pharmaceuticals, Approval
    • Abilify (aripiprazole) Tablets, Otsuka Maryland Research, New or Modified Indication
    • Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol xinafoate inhalation powder), GlaxoSmithKline, Labeling Revision
    • Aranelle (Norethindrone & Ethinyl Estradiol) Tablets, Barr Laboratories, Approval
    • Caduet (amlodipine besylate/atorvastatin calcium) Tablets, Pfizer Inc., Supplement
    • Cleocin HCl (clindamycin hydrochloride) Capsules, Pfizer, Inc., Labeling Revision
    • Cleocin Phosphate (clindamycin injection, USP) Sterile Solution, Pfizer, Inc., Labeling Revision
    • Cleocin Phosphate (clindamycin injection in 5% dextrose) IV Sterile Solution, Pfizer, Inc., Labeling Revision
    • Clorazepate Dipotassium Tablets, Ranbaxy Labs, Approval
    • Dexrazoxane Injection, Bedford Labs, Approval
    • Haloperidol Injection, Sabex 2002 Inc., Approval
    • Oxycodone Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablet(80mg), Endo Pharma, Approval
    • Pamidronate Disodium Injection, Bedford Laboratories, Manufacturing Change or Addition
    • Remicade (infliximab) for IV Injection, Centocor, Prior Approval Efficacy Supplement - Expanded Indication
    • Serevent Diskus (salmeterol xinafoate inhalation powder), GlaxoSmithKline, Labeling Revision
  • Pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practices Guidances
    • Draft Guidance for Industry: Quality Systems Approach to Pharmaceutical Current Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations [HTML] - [PDF] - [Word]
    • Guidance for Industry: PAT — A Framework for Innovative Pharmaceutical Development, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance [HTML] - [PDF] - [Word]

    • Guidance for Industry: and FDA — Current Good Manufacturing Practice for Combination Products [HTML] - [PDF] - [Word]

    • Guidance for Industry: Sterile Drug Products Produced by Aseptic Processing — Current Good Manufacturing Practice [HTML] - [PDF] - [Word]
    • Draft Guidance for Industry Computerized Systems Used in Clinical Trials [HTML] - [PDF] - [Word]

September 28, 2004

September 27, 2004

September 24, 2004

September 23, 2004

  • New and Generic Drug Approvals
    • Aromasin (exemestane tablets), Pfizer Inc., Labeling Revision
    • CANASA (mesalamine) Suppository, Axcan Scandipharm, Labeling Revision
    • Ciprofloxacin Injection, Bedford Labs, Tentative Approval
    • Diuril (chlorothiazide) Tablets Merck & Co., Inc, Labeling Revision
    • Diuril (chlorothiazide) Intravenous Injection Merck & Co., Inc, Labeling Revision
    • Diuril (chlorothiazide) Oral Suspension Merck & Co., Inc, Labeling Revision
    • Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, Perrigo R & D, Approval

September 22, 2004

September 21, 2004

  • New and Generic Drug Approvals
    •  Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets, Teva Pharma, Tentative Approval
    • Exelon (rivastigmine) capsules, Novartis Pharma, Labeling Revision
    • Exelon (rivastigmine) oral solution, Novartis Pharma, Labeling Revision
    • Gabapentin Capsules, Mutual Pharmaceutical, Tentative Approval
    • Indium DTPA (Pentetate Indium Disodium In 111), GE Healthcare, Labeling Revision
    • Levocarnitine Tablets, CorePharma, Approval
    • Milrinone Lactate Injection, Apotex Corp., Approval
    • Rilutek (riluzole) tablets, Aventis Pharma, Labeling Revision
    • Teril (Carbamazapine) Oral Suspension, Taro Pharma, Approval

September 20, 2004

September 17, 2004

  • Drug Shortage: Discontinuation; Agenerase (amprenavir) 150mg capsule
  • FDA approves first-time generic Mesalamine Rectal Suspension, USP (enema) for the treatment of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. The reference listed drug is Rowasa Rectal enema.
  • New and Generic Drug Approvals
    • Aldomet (methyldopa) Tablets, Merck & Co., Labeling Revision
    • AtroPen (atropine) Injection, Meridian Medical, Formulation Revision
    • Cyclosporine Oral Solution, Morton Grove Pharma, Approval
    • Ergotamine Tartrate and caffeine, West-Ward Pharma, Approval
    • Infuvite Adult (multiple vitamins for infusion), Roundtable Healthcare, Labeling Revision
    • Kytril Injection, Hoffman-La Roche, Formulation Revision & Manufacturing Change or Addition
    • Magnevist, (Gadopentetate Dimeglumine) Injection, Berlex, Labeling Revision
    • Mesalamine Rectal Suspension, Clay-Park Labs, Approval
    • Nicotine Polacrilex Gum (2mg Regular), L. Perrigo Co., Approval
    • Nicotine Polacrilex Gum (2mg Orange), L. Perrigo Co., Approval
    • Nicotine Polacrilex Gum (2mg Mint), L. Perrigo Co., Approval
    • Nicotine Polacrilex Gum (4mg Orange), L. Perrigo Co., Approval
    • Nicotine Polacrilex Gum (4mg Mint), L. Perrigo Co., Approval
    • Nicotine Polacrilex Gum (4mg Regular), L. Perrigo Co., Approval
    • Ultravate (halobetasol propionate) Ointment, Bristol Myers Squibb, Labeling Revision
    • Ultravate (halobetasol propionate) Cream, Bristol Myers Squibb, Labeling Revision

September 16, 2004

September 15, 2004

September 14, 2004

  • New and Generic Drug Approvals
    • Avodart (dutasteride) soft-gelatin capsules, GlaxoSmithKline, Efficacy Supplement with Clinical Data to Support
    • EstroGel (estradiol gel), Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Labeling Revision
    • LEVAQUIN (levofloxacin) Tablets R.W. Johnson Pharmaceutical, Labeling Revision
    • LEVAQUIN (levofloxacin) Injection, R.W. Johnson Pharmaceutical, Labeling Revision
    • Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) for injection, Hoffman- La Roche, Labeling Revision
    • Rocephin (ceftriaxone injection), Hoffman- La Roche, Labeling Revision
    • Tequin (gatifloxacin) Tablets, Bristol Myers-Squibb, Labeling Revision
    • Tequin (gatifloxacin in 5% dextrose) Injection, Bristol Myers-Squibb, Labeling Revision
    • Vioxx (rofecoxib) Tablets, Merck & Co., Labeling Revision
    • Vioxx (rofecoxib) Suspension, Merck & Co., Labeling Revision

September 13, 2004

September 10, 2004

  • E14 Clinical Evaluation of QT/QTc Interval Prolongation and Proarrhythmic Potential for Non-Antiarrhythmic Drugs [HTML] or [PDF] or [Word]
  • S7B Nonclinical Evaluation of the Potential for Delayed Ventricular Repolarization (QT Interval Prolongation) by Human Pharmaceuticals [HTML] or  [PDF] or [Word]
  • New and Generic Drug Approvals
    • Amantadine Hydrochloride Syrup, Silarx Pharmaceuticals, Approval
    • Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, Ivax Pharma, Approval
    • Ciprofloxacin Tablets, Unique Pharmaceutical, Approval
    • Fluticasone Propionate Cream, KV Pharmaceutical, Approval
    • INVANZ (Ertapenem for Injection), Merck & Co., Labeling Revision
    • M.V.I.-12 (multi-vitamin infusion without vitamin K), Mayne Pharma, New or Modified Indication
  • Public Workshop: Scientific Considerations Related to Developing Follow-On Protein Products, September 14-15, 2004.  Federal Register Notice: [TXT] [PDF] Agenda

September 9, 2004

September 8, 2004

September 7, 2004


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Date revised: October 29, 2004

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