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MedEffect Canada

Updates

Recall of ULTIVA (remifentanil hydrochloride)
1 mg vials due to potential for overdose
- For Health Professionals
- Abbott Laboratories Limited
Date: 2007-12-21

New warnings regarding ALERTEC (modafinil) and serious rash, allergic reactions, and mental problems
- For Health Professionals
- For the Public
- GlaxoSmithKline Inc
Date: 2007-11-06

Three Lots of Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine Suspended from Use
Date: 2007-12-12

It's Your Health - Breast Implants
Date: 2007-12-10


Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is MedEffect?
2. Is there a difference between a side effect and an adverse reaction (AR)?
3. How can I report an adverse reaction?
4. What information should I report?
5. How are adverse reaction reports used?
6. What information is in the Adverse Reaction Database?
7. What is the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter (CARN)?
Date Modified: 2007-12-21 Top