Arthritis drug Vioxx (Rofecoxib) was recalled by Merck & Co., Inc. The Vioxx recall was voluntarily started by Merck to discontinue the COX-2 inhibitor in September, 2004. Person’s affected by the Vioxx side effects are urged to seek medical and legal help. The Vioxx Recall was prompted after a three year trial known as Adenomatous Polyp [...]
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FDA recently issued a public health advisory about the possibility of serious side effects from Trasylol (aprotinin), a drug used to prevent perioperative blood loss in patients undergoing CABG surgery. The advisory was based on two recently published observational studies. One reported that Trasylol may be associated with an increased risk of MI, stroke and renal [...]
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