Friday August 21, 1998 - Question 7

Which of the following statements concerning bromfenac (Duract) is correct?

A) Bromfenac is classified as a narcotic with minimal abuse potential.
 
B) In June of 1998, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Wyeth-Ayerst decided to make bromfenac a controlled substance.
 
C) Bromfenac is indicated for long-term pain management.
 
D) Several case reports of a rare, severe hepatitis and liver failure (some requiring transplant) have occurred in persons taking the drug for greater than 10 days.
 
E) None of the above are correct.
 

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