Zithromax may Lead to Serious Kidney Side Effects
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...]
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...]
