Tysabri PML Cases Get Attention of European Drug Agency
Tysabri PML Cases Get Attention. European health regulators are taking a hard look at two cases of a potentially lethal brain infection linked to the drug Tysabri. About 31,800 people take Tysabri, which is also used to treat Multiple Sclerosis and Crohn’s disease, a digestive condition. Earlier this month, Elan and Biogen Idec, … [Read more...] about Tysabri PML Cases Get Attention of European Drug Agency
European Drug Agency Backs Heart Warning
European Drug Agency Heart Warning. The European Medicines Agency said Thursday it would require stronger warnings about the cardiovascular risks associated with the Cox-2 class of arthritis painkillers. It stopped short of calling for the drugs, which are also being scrutinized by the Food and Drug Administration, to be … [Read more...] about European Drug Agency Backs Heart Warning
167 Cold Medicines Baned Over Stroke Risk
Cold Medicines Stoke Risk. The government ordered a ban on the prescription and manufacturing of cold medicines containing Phenylpropanolamine yesterday, citing risk of brain stroke, especially among women. Nearly 170 medicines manufactured or imported by 75 companies are subject to the government interdiction, the Korea Food … [Read more...] about 167 Cold Medicines Baned Over Stroke Risk
