Zithromax (Azithromycin) is among the most popular antibiotics prescribed in the United States; however, the drug has been tied to a variety of serious side effects, including those involving the kidneys. Zithromax, manufactured by Pfizer Inc., received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance in 1992 and is prescribed to … [Read more...]
Zithromax may Lead to Serious Kidney Side Effects
Fresenius Dialysis Suits Not Barred by FDA
Fresenius Dialysis Lawsuits. Lawsuits filed over Fresenius' GranuFlo and NaturaLyte dialysis drugs are not barred by a 2012 warning posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), attorneys representing plaintiffs argued. According to Law360, Fresenius cited the notice as a reason for its efforts to prevent hundreds of … [Read more...]
Fresenius GranuFlo Dialysis & Nauralyte Recalled for Cardiac Arrest
FDA's Class I Recall of GranuFlo & Nauralyte Dialysis ProductsThe U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a Class I recall for Fresenius Medical Care's NaturaLyte and GranuFlo dialysis products because of their association with life-threatening cardiac arrest events. A Class I recall is the FDA’s most serious recall … [Read more...]
Dialysis, Kidney Transplant Patients Risk of NSF
NSF Develops In People Who Are Exposed To The Gadolinium Agents. A study of patients exposed to gadolinium contrast dyes at the Mayo Clinic has revealed that hemodialysis patients had a 77-fold higher risk of developing nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF), while kidney transplant patients had a 69-fold higher risk of the disease. … [Read more...]
Nix to Get Brother’s Kidney in Transplant
Derrick Nix Kidney Transplant. Former Southern Mississippi running back Derrick Nix will receive a transplanted kidney from his brother as soon as next month. Marcus Nix, 33, was found to be a match with Derrick, 23, in February. If the transplant is successful, Marcus' kidney could allow his youngest sibling to end the daily … [Read more...]
