FDA Drug Warning

Greg Owen

Attorney

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Due to recent deaths, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning consumers and heathcare providers alike about Fentora (fentanyl buccal) tablets. Fentora is a pain medication that is used for cancer patients. It appears the deaths were due to patients not being correctly selected, improper product substitution and dosing. Awareness of a fatal overdose is a must for all.

The FDA has made it clear that it is of critical importance that the drug is not used on patients who are not opioid tolerant. "On Sept.10, 2007, Cephalon Inc., the manufacturer of Fentora, sent letters to physicians and other health care providers advising them about the adverse events and deaths reported for Fentora. FDA is reviewing available information..."

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