New Concerns Arise Over MS Drug Tysabri
A new warning has been issued about the controversial multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri (natalizumab). U.S. health officials have announced that the medication, manufactured by Biogen Idec and Elan Corporation,... Read more »
Anemia Drugs May Increase Risk of Death in Cancer Patients
Aranesp, Epogen, and Procrit – anemia drugs used to boost the number of red blood cells in patients with cancer and kidney... Read more »
Actavis Recalls Fentanyl Pain Patches
Another warning for users of fentanyl patches – a second recall of the painkiller medication has been announced. Actavis South Atlantic has recalled lots of their Fentanyl transdermal system CII patches due to a defect that can cause an overdose... Read more »
New Heparin Fears After Two Deaths
June 4, 2009 UPDATE –Two patients treated at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, Delaware have died after taking heparin, once again raising fears about the blood thinner. In... Read more »
Duragesic and Actavis Brand Fentanyl Patches Recalled
Actavis Recall Alert – Another warning for users of fentanyl patches – a second recall of the painkiller medication has been announced. Actavis South Atlantic has recalled lots of their Fentanyl transdermal system CII patches due to... Read more »
FDA Reports Botox Linked to Serious Illness and Death
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public of adverse reactions linked to anti-wrinkle drug Botox and its competitor Myobloc. Cases of severe reactions, including... Read more »
Antiepileptic Drugs Linked to Suicidal Behavior
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert on the effects of drugs used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder, migraine headaches, and other conditions. The FDA has... Read more »
Lindane Head Lice Shampoo Can Cause Death
Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals has stopped promoting Lindane Shampoo and Lindane Lotion, which are insecticide-based treatments for head lice and scabies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned the drugmaker that its marketing... Read more »
Thousands of Children Seen in ER due to Cold Medications
The U.S. government stated that cough and cold medicines send about 7,000 children annually to emergency rooms. This comes less than two weeks after the Food and Drug Administration... Read more »
Lawsuits Filed Against Manufacturer of Recalled Syringes
UPDATE – Five people have filed a lawsuit against Seirra Pre-Filled, Inc., alleging that they became seriously ill and were hospitalized as a result of the company’s contaminated... Read more »
