Posts tagged Drug Products

• FDA Issues Warning on Use of Tussionex

  Sandy Grinnell | March 12, 2008 5:11 AM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  Tussionex Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension is an often prescribed childrens cough suppressant that contains hydrocodone and the extened release antihistamine chlorpheniramine. The Food and Drug Administration has issued this warning because the medication is improperly being used on patients younger than 6 years old, and is being prescribed and administered more frequently than the...

• Heparin Recalled by Baxter Healthcare

  Ed Normand | March 07, 2008 6:24 PM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  Heparin sodium is medication used to thin the blood. It is often administered intravenously. It is used with patients that need kidney dialysis, many types of cardiac surgery, and many other conditions often those involving risk of blood clots. Severe injuries have been reported with this drug recently. The adverse events usually started within minutes of the administration of the ...

• FDA Warning - Internet Sales of Bogus STD Preventatives

  Sandy Grinnell | March 06, 2008 5:28 PM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  The FDA issued an emergency alert today warning consumers of drugs being sold on the Internet falsely claiming that they can prevent or treat sexually transmitted diseases. The products are sold under the names of Tetrasil, Genisil, Aviralex, OXi-MED, Imulux, Beta-mannan, Micronutrient, Qina, and SlicPlus and make claims such as:"Treatment Kills all Herpes Viruses WITHOUT having to use...

• FDA Early Communication Regarding Botox and Botox Cosmetic

  Sandy Grinnell | February 09, 2008 7:14 AM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  The FDA reported today it is performing a "safety review" of Botox and Botox Cosmetic. The review is a result of adverse reactions reported when both A and B types of botulinum toxins were used for injections approved by the FDA and one that has not been approved by the FDA. The FDA has approved Botox to treat spasms in the neck or eyelids and to reduce excess sweating; Botox Cosmetic to...

• Little Recourse for Patients Injured in Drug Trials

  Mike Damaso | February 06, 2008 5:08 AM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  There was an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal this weekend regarding the problem of patients injured by new drugs during clinical trials having little to no recourse. The article blames the problem on several factors including: 1. Confusing and vague consent forms; 2. Lack of clarity as to which research entity is responsible for subsequent care; 3. Uncertainty as to how much...

• Birth Control Patch Warning Label to be Revised

  Sandy Grinnell | January 24, 2008 5:47 AM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  The FDA has approved changes to the warning labels on the Ortho Evra Contraceptive Transdermal (Skin) Patch. The label will now include a warning that users of the birth control patch were at higher risk of developing serious blood clots, also known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), than women using birth control pills. VTE can lead to pulmonary embolism.The warning comes from a study completed...

• Immediate Heparin Recall by Baxter Healthcare

  Sandy Grinnell | January 23, 2008 10:35 AM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  Baxter Healthcare is voluntarily recalling nine lots of Heparin because of the reports of serious adverse reactions to the injections. Reported adverse events include abdominal pain, decreased blood pressure, burning sensation, chest pain, diarrhea, dizziness, drug ineffectiveness, dyspepsia, dyspnea, erythema, flushing, headache, hyperhidrosis, hypoesthesia, hypotension, increased lacrimation,...

• Popular Cholesterol Drug May Not Work

  Diego Madrigal | January 17, 2008 6:18 AM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  The results of a 2 year clinical study revealed that the popular Cholesterol drug Zetia and the Zetia-containing pill Vytorin may be ineffective. Another interesting aspect of the study was that the pharmaceutical companies that produce the drugs kept missing deadlines to release the findings. The company originally blamed the complex data for the delay, but after news articles and Congress...

• Vioxx Settlement Announced

  Ed Normand | November 14, 2007 9:48 PM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  All over the United States consumers have sued for heart attacks and other serious injuries sustaned from using the drug Vioxx. This drug, heavily advertised as safe and effective, has been implicated in thousands of cases includiing allegations that it has caused widespread cases of death and permanent injury. The manufacturer of the drug vowed to fight all of the lawsuits in court. After...

• Trasylol Sales Stopped by Manufacturer

  Ed Normand | November 05, 2007 1:01 PM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  Bayer has stopped sales of the anti-bleeding drug Trasylol. The sales ban is in response to a recent Canadian study documenting the risks of death in using Trasylol. The FDA could not advocate continued use of the product where the use of it is not outweighed by the risks. Product liability actions can be considered against drug manufacturers that sell a defective or dangerous drug. If you...