Re: sidual dysplasia
From: art fougner, md (evsono@pipeline.com)
Sat Jan 3 09:44:11 2004
I don't believe MgSO4 was approved for eclampsia. and ASA antedates the
FDA. OTH off label indications put the onus totally on the practitioner
so ...
art
At Fri, 2 Jan 2004, RModugno@aol.com wrote:
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>In a message dated 1/2/2004 1:58:24 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>cchamber@gorge.net writes:
>I was then chastised
>> by a physician because I was using this off label
>> and was very liable for lawsuit. I discussed it
>> with the Aldara rep who, of course, could not
>> recommend that usage.
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>Once a drug is apporved by the FDA - you can use it for "off-label" uses
>provided there is medical literature to back up this use.
>e.g.terbutaline is not approved for the treatment of premature labor.
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>Robert Modugno MD MBA FACOG
>Marietta, GA
>http://www.novaobgyn.yourmd.com
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>In a message dated 1/2/2004 1:58:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, cchamber gorge.net writes:
>I was then chastised> by a physician b cause I was using this off label> and was very liable for lawsuit. I discussed it> with the Aldara rep who, of course, could not> ecommend that usage.
>Once a drug is apporved by the FDA - you can use it for "off-label" us s provided there is medical literature to back up this use.
>e.g.terbutaline is not approved for the treatment of premature labor.
>
>Robert Modugno MD MBA FACOG
>Marietta, GA
>http://www.novaobgyn.yourmd.com
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art fougner, md
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