ISMP Warns Barcode Scanning Errors Could Cause Medication Mixups Between Generic Kappra and Aleve
Some blister packs of generic Kappra, an anticonvulsant, may scan as generic Aleve due to a barcode scanning problem, according to a warning by ISMP.
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Heart Attack Risk Seen Within Week of Starting Advil, Aleve, Other Popular Pain Meds: Study
New research suggests that several different commonly used pain medications, such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve and others, may increase an individual’s risk of a heart attack by up to 50…
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Aleve, Similar Painkillers May Increase Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding In High-Risk Patients: Study
The findings of a new study suggest that Aleve and similar painkillers carry a higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding than Celebrex.
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Aleve Heart Risk Warnings Should Be Kept, FDA Panel Says
An FDA advisory panel has voted to recommend that Aleve continue to carry heart risk label warnings.
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FDA Panel Addresses Painkiller Cardiac Safety Labels This Week
An FDA Advisory Panel will meet this week to weigh whether to exempt Aleve from NSAID cardiac risk warnings.
