Adcetris brain infection death
FDA notified healthcare professionals that two additional cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare but serious brain infection that can result in death, have been reported with the lymphoma drug Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin). Due to the serious nature of PML, a new Boxed Warning highlighting this risk has been added to the drug label. [...]
Continue reading...22. December 2011
FDA warning on Multaq and Increased Risk of Death
U.S. Food and Drug Administration has completed a safety review of Multaq (generic name dronedarone). According to this review, in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation (AF), Multaq increased the risk of serious cardiovascular events, including death. The data was obtained from ATHENA and PALLAS clinical trials. New information and recommendations are being provided by FDA for [...]
Continue reading...10. January 2012
Statin cholesterol-lowering drugs linked to Type 2 diabetes
A new side effect seems to be emerging for those cholesterol-lowering wonder drugs called statins: They may increase some people’s chances of developing Type 2 diabetes. The best-selling statin is atorvastatin, marketed as Lipitor and Torvast. A number of statins are on the market: atorvastatin (Lipitor and Torvast), fluvastatin (Lescol), lovastatin (Mevacor, Altocor, Altoprev), pitavastatin [...]
Continue reading...9. January 2012
Bladder Cancer in Actos users
Diabetes drug Actos has been linked to high risk of bladder cancer and other injuries. Recent medical studies confirm that Actos can cause bladder cancer and other injuries. Actos (pioglitazone) is a Type 2 diabetes drug often prescribed as an alternative to Avandia. At one time it was believed that Actos was safer. Actos lawsuits against Takeda [...]
Continue reading...15. December 2011
Ethicon TVT Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits
Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits The Johnson & Johnson trans-vaginal mesh patch may cause numerous injuries. Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, manufactures surgical mesh products under the following names that have also been linked to serious risks: Ethicon TVT Gynecare TVT Gynemesh PS Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon have both been named in more than hundreds of lawsuits filed [...]
Continue reading...17. November 2011
Actos Active Ingredient
Actos is a Type 2 diabetes drug which has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack, congestive heart failure, heart disease and death. It has also been linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer, rhabdomyolysis (kidney damage), liver damage, and bone fracture. Here is an updated list of drugs with active ingredient [...]
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- Risperdal (Resperidone)
- FDA issues warning on Advair, Symbicort, Foradil and Serevent
- Crestor Linked to Rhabdomyolysis (Fatal Muscle Disease)
- Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Cream 10% Contained Burkholderia Cepacia Bacteria
- Merck’s Vioxx $4.85 billion payouts to begin in August
- Zoloft lawsuit
- Arthritis Drug Vioxx Recalled
- Fluoroquinolone Antimicrobial Drugs
- Tysabri monotherapy and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
- FDA recalls Zyprexa
- None found
- Adcetris brain infection death
- FDA warning on Multaq and Increased Risk of Death
- SSRI and Potential Risk of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
- Serious Complications Associated with Vaginal Mesh devices
- Actos Lawsuit
- Infant heart defect risks increase with SSRIs
- Birth defects more likely with SSRI use
- Diflucan during pregnancy poses risk to infants
- Birth defects caused by many factors
- Possible links between esophageal cancer and osteoporosis drugs
13. January 2012
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