Male Sexual Enhancement Products: Immediate Public Notification: Undeclared Drug Ingredients
Risk of interaction with nitrates found in some prescription drugs, such as nitroglycerin, and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - June 3, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
This Day in Science History - May 26 - Ascanio Sobrero
May 26th marks the passing of Ascanio Sobrero. He was the Italian chemist who discovered the process of making nitroglycerin. He found the explosive and unstable compound while adding glycerin ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
Source: About.com Chemistry - May 25, 2014 Category: Chemistry Source Type: news
S.W.A.G: Public Notification - Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Contains undeclared Sildenafil, which may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - April 18, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
How to Replace IV Nitroglycerin in the Shortage
(MedPage Today) -- What are the alternatives for IV nitroglycerin in the emergency setting as the shortage saps reserves? Several experts share their thoughts. (Source: MedPage Today Emergency Medicine)
Source: MedPage Today Emergency Medicine - April 1, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: news
Nova Products, Inc. Dietary Supplements: Recall - Undeclared Drug Ingredients
Sildenafil and tadalafil can interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin), resulting in decreased blood pressure. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - March 31, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Efforts Ongoing to Combat IV Nitroglycerin ShortageEfforts Ongoing to Combat IV Nitroglycerin Shortage
The FDA and the manufacturer anticipate increased supplies 'in the coming weeks.' Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - March 27, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Nitroglycerin Shortage Expected to Ease Soon (FREE)
By Kelly Young
A shortage of injectable nitroglycerin — a staple in emergency care for patients with severe heart attacks or congestive heart failure … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - March 27, 2014 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Nitroglycerin, a Staple of Emergency Rooms, Is in Short Supply
The shortage of nitroglycerin, a critical drug for heart patients, is the latest example of how patchy the supply of some of the nation’s most critical drugs has become in recent years. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - March 26, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By KATIE THOMAS and SABRINA TAVERNISE Tags: Hospira Inc HSP NYSE Heart Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Medicine and Health Rationing and Allocation of Resources Emergency Medical Treatment Factories and Manufacturing Source Type: news
TPR Podcast Episode #3: Kaboom! – Exploding Toxicology
Episode 3 kaboom v2Episode 3: Kaboom! – Exploding Tox
Written by Theresa Kim
Outline
1) “Wax” or “dab”
2) Meth lab explosions
3) Smoking stool syndrome
4) Ingestion of fireworks
5) Nitropatch
6) Bonus topic related to the prior discussion of Hunan hand and food related tox
Wax or Dab
A nearly pure form of THC called “wax” or “dab” can be extracted from marijuana using a volatile hydrocarbon solvent (usually butane)
Name derived from the wax-like quality of the final product
Numerous reports of explosions at home “wax” labs
Legal in Colorad...
Source: The Poison Review - March 24, 2014 Category: Toxicology Authors: LeonThe Poison Review Tags: Podcast Source Type: news
Nitro: Why Aren't We Prescribing It?Nitro: Why Aren't We Prescribing It?
Dr Melissa Walton-Shirley appeals to physicians to prescribe nitroglycerin to help reduce unnecessary angina-related ER visits. She also offers tips on prompting patients to ask about and appropriately use nitro. theheart.org on Medscape (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 10, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Expert Column Source Type: news
On This Day in Science History -- December 10 -- Nobel Prizes
December 10th marks the passing of Alfred Nobel. Nobel was a Swedish chemist and entrepreneur who invented dynamite. He was attempting to create a method to make nitroglycerin safer to ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
Source: About.com Chemistry - December 9, 2013 Category: Chemistry Source Type: news
Nitroglycerin in 5% Dextrose Injection by Baxter: Recall - Particulate Matter
Voluntary recall of one lot due to particulate matter found in one vial. If infused, particulate matter could lead to potential venous and/or arterial thromboembolism. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - November 27, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
P-Boost, NatuRECT by Tendex: Recall - Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Undeclared tadalafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin and may lower blood pressure to unsafe levels. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - November 20, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
RezzRX: Recall - Undeclared Drug Ingredients
Undeclared hydroxylthiohomosildenafil and aminotadalafil (PDE-5) inhibitors may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin and may lower blood pressure to unsafe levels. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - November 19, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
VitaliKOR Fast Acting: Recall - Undeclared Drug Ingredients
Undeclared Vardenafil and Tadalafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin and may lower blood pressure to unsafe levels. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - November 15, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
