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Accutane Risk Management Program Strengthened
The Food and Drug Administration has announced changes that strengthen a risk management
program regarding pregnancy and a drug used to treat severe acne. Accutane (isotretinoin) is a drug approved to treat the most
serious form of acne--a type that is painful, permanently disfiguring, and does not respond to other acne treatments. Accutane is
very effective, but its use carries significant potential risks, including birth defects and even fetal death. more
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Accutane - Medication Guide For Patients
Your patients should read this Medication Guide every time they get a prescription or a refill for
Accutane. There may be new information available in the guide (updates can be found on a regular basis on the FDA Web site).
However, this information does not take the place of talking with a health care provider. more
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Prescribing Information: Accutane
Accutane is used to treat a type of severe acne (nodular acne) that has not been helped by other
treatments, including antibiotics. However, Accutane can cause serious side effects. It can also cause miscarriage, premature
birth, or death of the baby. Female patients will not get their first prescription for Accutane unless there is proof from 2 tests that
they are not pregnant. Get the full prescribing information in today's issue of Vidyya. Be prepared for the April 2002 SMART
program. more
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Information For Patients: Over-The-Counter Medicines - What's Right For You?
American medicine cabinets contain a growing choice of nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC)
medicines to treat an expanding range of ailments. OTC medicines often do more than relieve aches, pains and itches. Some can
prevent diseases like tooth decay, cure diseases like athlete's foot and, with a doctor's guidance, help manage recurring
conditions like vaginal yeast infection, migraine and minor pain in arthritis. more
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Information For Children: All About Vaccines
Explaining why a child needs a vaccination can be a difficult task. This handout from the Food and
Drug Adminstration should help. Keep some on hand to give to parents to help them explain to their children the why's and what
for's of immunization. more
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