Medicaid Eligibility Renewals are Coming! Medicaid eligibility renewals were paused during the COVID-19 pandemic but...
Medical News and Alerts
As we monitor medical news and alerts that may affect our families, the Dup15q Alliance, along with our partnerships, present our Medical News and Alerts section. If there is something that you think we should add, please email info@dup15q.org
DISCLAIMER: Inclusion of any trademarked/branded medications in these articles should not be considered and IS NOT an endorsement of any of the medications or treatments contained in the article. Please note that this is not a comprehensive or full/complete list but is intended to be used as a partial resource. Consultation with your/your child’s medical provider should always be done prior to the change or addition of any treatment/intervention (i.e. diet, vitamin, etc)/medication.
Target Recalls Children’s Pillowfort Weighted Blankets
Target Recalls Children’s Pillowfort Weighted Blankets Due to Asphyxiation Hazard; Two Fatalities Reported The U.S....
Medication Alert
We understand that some families in our community may still be having challenges getting prescriptions filled for...
Recall – Milk of Magnesia
TOPIC: Milk of Magnesia Oral Suspension 2400 mg/30 mL, Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg/Aluminum Hydroxide 1200...
The FDA has approved FINTEPLA® for LGS
The FDA has approved FINTEPLA® (fenfluramine) oral solution, CIV, for the treatment of seizures associated with...
Epinephrine Injection Recall
SYMJEPI (Epinephrine) Injection by Adamis Pharmaceuticals: Recall - Due to Potential Manufacturing Defect AUDIENCE:...
NAYZILAM® gets extended shelf life approval
NAYZILAM® (midazolam) nasal spray, CIV, gets extended shelf life approval The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has...
Potential Risk of Strangulation with Enteral Feeding Delivery Sets
Potential Risk of Strangulation in Children Who Use Enteral Feeding Delivery Sets - FDA Safety Communication The FDA...
Fycompa – Important Safety Information
FYCOMPA® (perampanel) is indicated in patients with epilepsy aged 4 years and older for partial‑onset seizures (POS)...
Clozapine REMS:
Clozapine REMS: FDA Authorizes Enforcement Discretion to Ease Certain Requirements and Help Ensure Continuity of Care...
All Drug Products by Edge Pharma: Recall
All Drug Products by Edge Pharma: Recall – Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance Edge Pharma, LLC is voluntarily...
Potential for medication overdose with ENFit low dose tip syringes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication informing patients and health care providers...