U.S. drug regulators announced on Monday, December 19, 2011 new restrictions for Multaq (dronedarone), a medication that treats atrial fibrillation. According to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Multaq should not be used to treat people with permanent atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart’s chambers pump out of sync. They have added new …
The new Boston Scientific heart stent is getting a new warning added to their label, according to The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), who is requiring it. The agency is doing so, even though they are still investigating a rare and serious health issue with Boston Scientific Corp.’s new device, the Promus Element. The …
With so many additives and different ingredients added to medications, both over the counter as well as prescription, it makes the average person wonder what is safe anymore. But, what about a pregnant woman? She is carrying a very fragile life, that can be easily affected and ultimately placed in severe danger with some of …
When a woman becomes pregnant, in most situations, for the next 40 weeks their life becomes consumed with protecting their unborn child. From refraining from different types of food and drinks, to questioning physical activities, to worrying over every little pregnancy symptom; the majority of women become maternal from the get go. And although pregnancy …
Heartburn drugs, bone fractures and a liability lawsuit- what do these 3 things have in common? Apparently, an Arizona woman by the name of Rebecca Smith-Lee. Ms. Smith-Lee has filed a product liability lawsuit against the makers of several popular heartburn drugs, including Nexium, Protonix, Prevacid, Prilosec and Aciphex, alleging that use of the medications …
It is highly unlikely that a woman has not heard of Yaz, or Yasmin, as a birth control option. We have seen the commercials, read the magazine advertisements, and seen the posters at our OBGYN office. But, are women being rightfully informed as to the apparent risks with these drugs? This was the topic of …
Medical device giant, Medtronic Inc., is settling charges over kickbacks to doctors. The Fridley, Minn. firm has agreed to pay the United States $23.5 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claim Act by using physician payments related to post-market studies and device registries as kickbacks to induce doctors to implant the company’s …
A 59-year-old multiple sclerosis patient in the U.S died on Nov. 23 after starting treatment with Gilenya, the first pill approved to treat the debilitating neurological disease, according to several online news reports. The patient, whose identity wasn’t revealed, had suffered for about a decade from multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune illness that affects the brain …
As many times as I have had to have a new prescription lately, I can not recall even one time that I was actually given the name brand drug that the doctor actually prescribed for me. For me it is without question that if I am able to obtain the same medication at a fraction …