The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) informed healthcare professionals of reports of sudden decreases or loss of hearing following the use of PDE5 inhibitors, Viagra, Levitra, Cialis for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and Revatio for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. In some...
The Food and Drug Administration announced last they are finally looking into Chantix, a stop smoking medication, to find out how dangerous it might be. Since the report of Carter Albrecht's unusual behavior and death while taking Chantix, hundreds of other Chantix patients have spoken...
The FDA informed healthcare professionals of findings from two additional clinical studies, Preoperative Epirubicin Paclitaxel Aranesp Study, and the National Cancer Institute Gynecologic Oncology Group, showing an increase in mortality and shorter time to tumor progression in patients with cancer receiving an Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent...
AM2 PAT, Inc. issued a nationwide recall of all lots of both Heparin and Saline pre-filled flushes. These products are distributed under two brand names, Sierra Pre-Filled Inc and B. Braun. The products are sold in 3ml and 5ml sizes for Heparin and 3ml,...
Bayer Healthcare and FDA notified healthcare professionals and consumers of a Class 1 Recall of Bayer Ascensia Contour Blood Glucose Monitoring System, Product 7152A. This system is used by diabetic patients to measure the amount of glucose in their blood, and as an aid in...
Accutane is a drug used to treat severe acne and has been linked to depression among users. According to researchers Accutane is also linked to decreaded serotonin levels in the brain, which can cause depression and aggressiveness. It has been linked to psychiatric issues including over...
9-10-2007 A recent study found nearly 50% of patients diagnosed with Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) had received an MRI involving use of a gadolinium-based contrast agent. These results were confirmed by other studies and case reports showing a similar connection between Gadolinium and NSF. NSF...
Friday, July 27, 2007 Diabetes patients who take the diabetes drugs Avandia or Actos are two times as likely to develop heard problems According to a report published in the August issue of Diabetes Care, for every 100 people taking either drug, two will develop heart...
FDA announced the entry of a Consent Decree of Permanent Injunction against PharmaFab Inc., its subsidiary, PFab LP, and two company officials, to stop the illegal manufacture and distribution of prescription and over-the-counter drug products. The products are illegal because they are not produced...
Actavis Inc has recalled all remaining lots of Fentanyl Pain Patches. As with the previous recalls, there may be a defect that could cause fentanyl to leak directly to the skin of the patient or caregiver and cause an Fentanyl overdose. Fentanyl overdose could...
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