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Government report links Avandia to heart attacks
The diabetes drug Avandia produced by GlaxoSmithKline is linked with tens of thousands of heart attacks, and drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline knew of the risks for years but worked to keep them from the public, according to a Senate committee report released on 20., February of 2010. The senate report by the Senate Finance Committee also criticized the FDA, [...]
Continue reading...FDA Warns Bioniche on Sotradecol Promotions
27. October 2009
FDA sent Bioniche Pharm a written warning notice for a series of websites promoting its varicose vein treatment Sotradecol. In the letter, the FDA said that it reviewed two Sotradecol web pages located on the Bioniche Pharma website (www.sotradecolusa.com or “Bioniche web page”) and the AngioDynamics, Inc. website (www.angiodynamics.com/pages/products/Sotradecol.asp or “AngioDynamics web page”) as part of its [...]
Continue reading...Avandia Drug Recall
20. January 2009
Avandia produced by GlaxoSmithKline, is an oral diabetes medication intended to help those with type-2 diabetes better control their blood glucose levels. Generically classified as a thiazoliodinedione, Avandia is not indicated for those with insulin-dependent (type-1) diabetes. FDA scientists estimated in July 2007 that Avandia was associated with approximately 83,000 heart attacks since the drug came to [...]
Continue reading...Merck’s Vioxx $4.85 billion payouts to begin in August
27. July 2008
Merck & Company will begin funding cto resolve state and federal claims over its painkiller Vioxx. The first payment of $500 million is scheduled for August 6; additional payments will follow. Merck said it met its threshold to make these payouts and waived its right to walk away from last November’s agreement to settle roughly [...]
Continue reading...FDA recalls Zyprexa
27. July 2008
Zyprexa was FDA approved for the short-term treatment of acute manic episodes in bipolar disorder. The worlds best selling schizophrenia drug, Zyprexa sales account for 40% of Eli Lillys $11.08 billion in sales. There have been many questions regarding the popular drug Zyprexa and its safety. Linked to 288 reported Zyprexa diabetes cases, including 23 [...]
Continue reading...Merck recalls Vioxx
27. July 2008
Arthritis drug Vioxx (Rofecoxib) has been voluntarily recalled by Merck & Co Inc. worldwide. The move to pull the COX-2 inhibitor off the market on September 30, 2004 shocked the arthritis world and rocked the stock value of Merck. The Reason The decision to recall Vioxx followed a three year trial, known as APPROVe (Adenomatous Polyp Prevention on [...]
Continue reading...Arthritis Drug Vioxx Recalled
27. July 2008
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 [...]
Continue reading...Trasylol Class Action Lawsuit Recall
27. July 2008
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 [...]
Continue reading...Serzone linked to liver damage
27. July 2008
The anti depressent drug, Serzone, has been linked to wrongful death and severe liver damage in patients prescribed the drug. Children prescribed the drug may be linked to increased depression and suicide tendencies. The FDA has stated that the makers of Serzone, Bristol Myers Squibb, are responsible for the serious liver failures and liver problems linked [...]
Continue reading...Plavix Side Effects Warning
27. July 2008
Recent studies have revealed that the heart medication drug, Plavix, has been link to adverse Plavix Side Effects. The study revealed that when taken with aspirin the drug may increase risk of strokes, heart attacks, intestinal bleeding, and death. Plavix was designed to prevent platelets from forming in the blood and reduce hemorrhage risks. One [...]
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20. February 2010
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