Defective Drugs
A Common Class of GI Medications Reduce Protection Against Heart Attack in Patients Taking Widely Prescribed Cardiovascular Drug
Proton Pump Inhibitors increase risk of major cardiovascular event by more
than 50 percent for patients taking Plavix(R)
Study may anticipate a role for genetic testing in association with
clopidogrel prescribing
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MHS) today presented a study at the 2008 Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association that showed an [...]
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11Nov2008 | PharmaWatchDog | 0 comments | Continued
Contaminated Heparin Seized by the FDA
The five lots of Heparin Sodium Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and six lots of Heparin Lithium were seized at the FDA’s request by U.S. Marshals. These products, which were manufactured from material imported from China, had been found by the agency to be contaminated with over-sulfated chondroitin sulfate (OSCS), a substance that mimics heparin’s anticoagulant [...]
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7Nov2008 | PharmaWatchDog | 0 comments | Continued
Blood Pressure Medications Linked to Birth Defects
Since 2006, our blood pressure medication injury lawyers have been investigating the link between common blood pressure medications called ACE inhibitors with certain severe birth defects.
What are ACE Inhibitors?
Angiotensin II is a very potent chemical that causes the muscles surrounding blood vessels to contract, thereby narrowing the vessels. The narrowing of the vessels increases [...]
Popularity: 30% [?]
6Nov2008 | PharmaWatchDog | 0 comments | Continued
Simcor, Vytorin and Zocor Associated with Muscle Injury
Our Simcor, Vytorin and Zocor injury lawyers are investigating claims of severe muscle injury with use of the cholesterol drugs. The injury is called rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to kidney failure or death, when simvastatin containing drugs like Simcor, Vytorin and Zocor are used with amiodarone, a medication used to treat irregular heart beat.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS RHABDOMYOLYSIS
Rhabdomyolysis is [...]
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5Nov2008 | PharmaWatchDog | 0 comments | Continued
Contrast Agents Associated with Heart Attack, Stroke, and Pulmonary Embolism
Lawyers and Attorneys working for our firm are investigating claims that micro-bubble contrast agents Definity and Optison cause cardiopulmonary conditions, including heart attacks and strokes, shortly after administration. In October 2007, the makers of Definity and Optison, contrast agents used in ultrasounds of the heart, agreed to include a new black box warning on their [...]
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27Oct2008 | PharmaWatchDog | 0 comments | Continued
COPD Drugs Associated with Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Lawyers and Attorneys at our firm are investigating cases of heart attacks, stroke, and sudden cardiac death in users of Spriva and Atrovent.
A study released today concludes that individuals using inhaled anticholinergic agents, such as Spriva and Atrovent, are at an increased risk for heart attack, stroke, and sudden cardiac death. Specifically, use of [...]
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23Sep2008 | PharmaWatchDog | 0 comments | Continued
Arthritis Drugs associated with Deadly Infections & Cancer
Lawyers and Attorneys working at our firm are investigating the association between Humira, Cimzia, Enbrel, and Remicade with deadly infections and cancer.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that the manufacturers of Humira, Cimzia, Enbrel, and Remicade must strengthen the existing warnings, in the Warnings and Precaution sections of the drugs’ prescribing information and Medication Guides, on [...]
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8Sep2008 | PharmaWatchDog | 0 comments | Continued
Byetta Associated with Necrotizing Pancreatitis
Lawyers and Attorneys working for our firm have been investigation claims that Byetta caused necrotizing pancreatitis since the FDA issued information for healthcare professionals in October 2007. Since then the FDA has received reports of 6 cases of hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis in patients taking Byetta. Byetta is a medicine given by subcutaneous injection to [...]
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1Sep2008 | PharmaWatchDog | 1 comment | Continued
HPV Vaccine Associated with Serious Adverse Reactions
As of June 30, 2008, there have been 9,749 VAERS reports of adverse events following vaccination with Merck’s Gardasil HPV vaccine. Of these, 94% were classified as reports of non-serious adverse reactions events, and 6% as serious adverse reactions.
Attorneys and lawyers working for our firm have been investigating reports of deaths, GBS and blood [...]
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30Aug2008 | PharmaWatchDog | 9 comments | Continued
Liver Failure Associated with Exjade
Exjade is a medicine used to treat chronic iron overload caused by blood transfusions in patients 2 years of age and older. Recent adverse event reports to the FDA indicates that the drug may be associated with liver failure.
If you or a loved one has been injured by Exjade, please fill out our free [...]
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9Apr2008 | PharmaWatchDog | 1 comment | Continued
