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Beta Blockers Increase Surgery Risk
May 14, 2008
| Parker Waichman LLP
A new study on the effects of beta blockers and surgical procedures reveals that patients given a beta blocker—beta blockers are a type of...
FDA Asks Novartis to Suspend Marketing of GI Drug Zelnorm
Apr 2, 2007
| NewsInferno.com
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation that the company must cease its marketing of Zelnorm...
Zelnorm is taken off the market
Mar 31, 2007
| Los Angeles Times
A widely prescribed drug for severe constipation is being taken off the market after it was linked to a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes,...
Novartis to stop constipation drug sale
Mar 30, 2007
| AP
Swiss pharmaceutical maker Novartis AG will stop selling a drug to relieve constipation after it was linked to a higher chance of heart attack,...
FDA Strengthens Safety Information for Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs)
Mar 9, 2007
| www.fda.gov
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued a public health advisory outlining new safety information, including revised product...
FDA Warns of Serious Side Effects Related to Popular Anemia Drugs
Mar 9, 2007
| NewsInferno.com
FDA Warns of Serious Side Effects Related to Popular Anemia DrugsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a new warning about...
Study: Contraceptive Patch Increases Risk of Blood Clots
Feb 26, 2007
| NewsInferno.com
According to a study published this month in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, women who use contraceptive patches, such as Ortho Evra, may be...
ADHD drugmakers must tell of risks
Feb 23, 2007
| SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL
Federal officials told the makers of Ritalin, Adderall, Strattera and all other drugs for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or...
Parker Waichman LLP Believes New Study Confirms Ortho Evra is Associated with Increased Risk of Venous Thromboembolism Compared to Oral Contraceptive Pills
Feb 23, 2007
| PrimeZone
Parker Waichman LLP (www.yourlawyer.com) announced today that they believe the results of a new study, which appears in the February edition of...
Government wants further ADHD drug warnings
Feb 22, 2007
| Baltimore Sun
The makers of Ritalin, Adderall, Strattera and other drugs treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder were advised by the government Wednesday...
