Cluster of cases of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) associated with intravenous nonmedical use of Opana ER®

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Cluster of cases of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) associated with intravenous nonmedical use of Opana ER®

Published Date:

10/26/12

Source:

HAN ; 331

Language:

English

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Details:

Corporate Authors:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) ; United States. Food and Drug Administration. ; Tennessee.‏ ‎Department of Public Health‏.

Series:

HAN ; 331

Keywords:

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Description:

October 26, 2012, 18:00 ET (6:00 PM ET)

CDCHAN-00331-2012-26-10-UPD-N

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are working with the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) on investigating a cluster of at least 12 patients with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) who have injected the opioid pain reliever, Opana ER® (oxymorphone extended-release), for nonmedical reasons since February, 2012. Investigation is ongoing.

This HAN notice provides information on the following:

• Status of the investigation

• Background on T T P and Opana ER®

• Recommendations

• Case definition

Document Type:

HAN Health Advisory

Collection(s):

Health Alert Network (HAN)

Place as Subject:

Tennessee ; gau ;

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