Another blood thinner is vying for a top spot to compete against the anticoagulant Warfarin, according to latest news reports. And, the US Food & Drug Administration’s Clinical Reviewer has given her initial approval, leading to a firestorm debate as to whether or not the drug is safe and should be indicated to prevent heart [...]
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Multaq and Death By Heart Problems
Multaq, also known as Dronedarone, is used to treat heart patients that had atrial fibrillation, which is a rhythm disorder that could make the heart beat fast and irregular. It’s also used to treat atrial flutter, which also causes the heart to beat fast, but is still considered regular. However, this drug is known to [...]
Multaq and Death By Liver Injury
Multaq, the brand name for Dronedarone, is most known as a drug used to treat heart patients with issues like abnormal rhythm (“arrhythmia” or “atrial fibrillation”) or quivering or fluttering in their atrium (“atrial flutter.”) Multaq can reduce the risk of hospitalization due to these heart problems. However, while this drug may improve the risk [...]
Pradaxa Vs. Warfarin, Which Is The Better Option?
In 2010 when the drug Pradaxa hit the market, it was said to better than any other blood thinner available. Yet in a mere 2 years, this blockbuster drug has unfortunately seen nothing but problems. Including studies suggesting that it isn’t, as previously thought, a better alternative to other blood thinners, such as Warfarin. Since Pradaxa’s October [...]
Study Shows Considerable Risk of Heart Attack With Pradaxa, But Researchers Still Say Benefits Outweigh Risks
Pradaxa, the first drug to gain approval as part of a new generation of blood thinners to lower stroke risk, was associated with an increased risk of heart attack in a new study published last Monday. According to WebMD, Patients taking the new anti-clotting drug Pradaxa have a 33% higher risk of heart attack or [...]
A Mix Up That Is Inexcusable- Pradaxa & Plavix Mix-up In Canada
What would you do if you found out that harm was caused to you or a loved one because someone mixed up your medications, just because the names apparently sound familiar to some? I know I would be livid, and seeking some sort of justice. But me seeking justice, is not the point of this [...]
Pradaxa, A Drug Possibly Approved Too Quickly Some Say, Has Now Been Linked To At Least 50 Deaths
It was just a few short weeks ago that we reported that a Canadian Watchdog Group was questioning whether or not the drug Pradaxa was given approval for consumers way too quickly all across the world. (Be sure to check out that article here!) And, now in recent news, the drug is being linked to [...]
System to Treat Atrial Fibrillation Not Yet Ready Due to Safety Concerns
A panel of outside medical experts has recommended that federal regulators not approve a cardiac ablation system to treat atrial fibrillation being developed by Medtronic, Inc. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, members of a U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted 8-to-2 against a question that asked if benefits [...]
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Latest Drug Injury News
Medical Mattresses Pose Risk Of Infection And Contamination
The FDA warns that medical mattresses may not be as clean as once perceived. Routine checks on mattresses are advised as any rips, tears, or excessive wear alter the efficacy. The medical mattresses as well as the covers have an expected life depending on the manufacturer, which should not go unnoticed.
On Third Of Children Medications Are Only Tested On Adults Leading To Improper UseOne third of children medications are not tested on children, but rather adults. Thus, these drugs are approved for adult use. Companies base the dosages off the adult studies, increasing the risk for improper use.
Epilepsy Drug During Pregnancy Linked To AutismExpectant mothers who take the popular anti-epileptic drug valproate during pregnancy should be aware that there is an increased risk for their child developing autism compared with children of women who did not take the epilepsy drug, according to a recently published Danish study. Valproate is a drug used for the treatment of epilepsy and other [...]
Cough Syrup Responsible For Over 36 DeathsPakistani authorities are investigating allegations that cough syrup has killed at least three dozen people, a government official has announced, making this the second time in recent months that medicine is suspected of causing multiple deaths. The deaths from the cough syrup occurred in the eastern city of Gujranwala and nearby villages, said local official [...]
Merck Settles Vioxx Class-Action LawsuitIn almost a decade old battle, Merck & Co. Inc. has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of Missouri consumers over its prescription pain reliever Vioxx in a deal that could cost the drugmaker up to $220 million, lawyers for the consumers said. According to CNBC, the agreement announced on November [...]
Latest Medical Device Injury News
Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Cause Soft Tissue Damage Says FDA
Hip joint deterioration can lead to pain, stiffness or difficulty walking. When these symptoms do not respond to conservative treatment, such as physical therapy, patients may be advised to undergo total hip replacement or hip resurfacing. As part of this treatment, they may receive a “metal-on-metal” hip implant in which the “ball and socket” of [...]
Ethicon Recalls Surgical StaplerThe FDA has announced a voluntary global recall of more than 157,000 Ethicon surgical staplers, due to problems with incomplete firing strokes that may cause faulty staple formation, potentially resulting in painful and severe internal complications for the patient. An Ethicon surgical stapler recall was first announced in August, after reports surfaced where surgeons experienced [...]
Another Device Maker Investigated By DOJEarlier this month, cardiovascular device maker Abiomed announced that the US Attorney’s Office was investigating the company’s marketing and labeling of the Impella 2.5 circulatory support device. According to Forbes, the announcement confirmed rumors that had been circulating for at least two weeks, though in the press release the company said it had just been [...]
A Medical Device Horror StoryCNNMoney describes the chilling details of the bone cement horror stories surrounding the medical device company Synthes. In 2009 the U.S. attorney in Philadelphia accused the medical device manufacturer of running illegal clinical trials — essentially, experimenting on humans. Between 2002 and 2004, Synthes tested a product called Norian XR, a cement that has a [...]
Non-FDA Approved Stryker Surgical Device Recall And AlertStryker Neptune Waste Management System is the subject of a recent FDA recall and safety alert. The non-FDA approved device can cause bleeding as well as soft tissue, muscle and vital organ damage. The Stryker Neptune Waste Management System is used during surgical procedures to collect fluid waste from the patient. The Neptune 2 Ultra [...]
