DeRoyal Heart Kit Lawsuits
DeRoyal Industries Recalls Pacemaker, Heart, and Angio Cath Trays Due to Dangerous Lidocaine Labeling Error The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a Class I recall for three DeRoyal Industries surgical procedure packs due to a potentially deadly anesthetic labeling error. Class I recalls are the most severe kind of … [Read more...] about DeRoyal Heart Kit Lawsuits
Zofran Caused Heart Defects
The Blame of Zofran. A recently filed lawsuit alleges that Zofran, an anti-nausea medication manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), is to blame for a child's congenital abnormalities, including two cardiac defects and facial dysmorphia. The suit was filed on behalf of a woman who says that she was prescribed Zofran to treat morning … [Read more...] about Zofran Caused Heart Defects
Antibiotic Clarithromycin May Increase Heart Risks
Some patients may be at increased risk for cardiac death when taking the commonly used antibiotic clarithromycin, a recent Danish study suggests. According to HealthDay, these findings must be confirmed in light of the fact that this drug is prescribed to millions of people each year. The study was published online on August 19th in … [Read more...] about Antibiotic Clarithromycin May Increase Heart Risks
Updated Label for Hypertension Drug Olmesartan
Label Updates for Hypertension Drug Olmesartan. In a Drug Safety Communication issued Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that upon completing its safety review of the blood pressure medication olmesartan it did not find conclusive evidence of increased cardiovascular risks in diabetic patients. In … [Read more...] about Updated Label for Hypertension Drug Olmesartan
Bjork Shiley Heart Valve Side Effects
Bjork Shiley Heart Valve Side Effects. Hundreds of people have had to have their Bjork Shiley heart valve's replaced because of strut fractures and other safety issues. Defective Bjork Shiley Heart Valves were implanted in more than 40,000 Americans. Shiley manufactured and sold the BSCC valve between 1979 and 1986 until it was … [Read more...] about Bjork Shiley Heart Valve Side Effects
NSAIDs Risks For Heart Attack
Parker Waichman is investigating potential lawsuits on behalf of individuals who suffered injuries related to NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, one of the most popular over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers used worldwide. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC.com), researchers have long warned against the risk of heart attack … [Read more...] about NSAIDs Risks For Heart Attack
Avandia Heart Attack Lawsuits Settlements
Avandia Heart Attack Lawsuits. GlaxoSmithKline has reportedly agreed to settle more than 20,000 Avandia heart attack lawsuits, according to a report from Bloomberg News. The agreement to settle the Avandia lawsuits was reached in court-ordered mediation and comes just months after Glaxo said it would pay $3 billion to settle U.S. … [Read more...] about Avandia Heart Attack Lawsuits Settlements
Mirapex Possible Heart Failure
Mirapex Safety Alert Issued. Federal health officials have issued a Safety Alert regarding the potential of a life-threatening side effect risk associated with the Parkinson’s disease Mirapex. According to a Safety warning from the Food and Drug Administration this week, people taking Mirapex (available generically as … [Read more...] about Mirapex Possible Heart Failure
Multaq Doubles Heart Disease Death Risk
Multaq Doubles Heart Disease Death Risk. A new study has revealed a connection between Multaq (dronedarone), approved to treat temporary atrial fibrillation, and a two-fold risk of death in those who suffer from permanent erratic cardiac rhythm. The study found that, in addition to the death risk, stroke and heart … [Read more...] about Multaq Doubles Heart Disease Death Risk
Multaq Heart Risks Prompt Review
Multaq Heart Risks Prompt. Multaq, already under scrutiny in the U.S. and Europe because of a link to potentially serious heart side effects, is being reviewed by regulators in Canada. As was the case elsewhere, the Health Canada Multaq review was prompted by the halt of a Multaq study because of a high number of severe heart-related … [Read more...] about Multaq Heart Risks Prompt Review
Topamax for Migraine Raises Uric Acid Levels
Topamax for Migraine Heart Risk. Topamax (topiramate) to treat migraines can increase levels of uric acid in the blood, a new study says. Some research has shown that high uric acid levels can increase the risk for cardiac problems. Topamax, made by Ortho-McNeil Neurologics, a division of Johnson & Johnson, was … [Read more...] about Topamax for Migraine Raises Uric Acid Levels
Diabetes Drugs Need Tougher Testing for Heart Risk
Tougher Testing Requirements For Diabetes Drugs. Last week, a Food & Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted to back tougher testing requirements for diabetes drugs. In a 14-2 vote, which came late last Wednesday at the end of 2-day meeting, the outside experts recommended that diabetes drugs undergo more … [Read more...] about Diabetes Drugs Need Tougher Testing for Heart Risk
Suprane, Colazal New Warnings on Heart, Lung Risks
Suprane, Colazal Need New Warnings on Heart, Lung Risks Some Food & Drug Administration (FDA) advisors are pushing for new warnings on the labels of Suprane and Colazal because of potential risks these drugs may pose when used in children. An FDA safety panel is scheduled to meet tomorrow to discuss the safety of Suprane and … [Read more...] about Suprane, Colazal New Warnings on Heart, Lung Risks
HealthTrans Pharmacy Removed Avandia
Avandia Removed from HealthTrans Pharmacy. Avandia has taken another hit on the chin, as two large pharmacy benefit managers announced that they would be dropping the controversial diabetes drug from their value-based prescription drug formularies as of January 1, 2008 because of safety concerns. The decision by … [Read more...] about HealthTrans Pharmacy Removed Avandia
Avandia Heart Attack Controversy
Avandia Heart Attack Controversy, Avandia, a drug used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, has been at the center of controversy since being linked to an increased risk of heart attack last May. An update to the black box warning-today's strongest drug warning-is now being added to the Avandia label. the U.S. Food and Drug … [Read more...] about Avandia Heart Attack Controversy
Studies Link Haldol to Heart Problems and Sudden Death
Studies Link Haldol to Heart Problems. Haldol, a drug used to treat schizophrenia, has been linked to a risk of heart problems and sudden death, causing the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a warning to health care providers. The FDA also said that Johnson & Johnson, the drug’s manufacturer, has updated the … [Read more...] about Studies Link Haldol to Heart Problems and Sudden Death
Avandia Boosts Heart Attack Risk
A widely prescribed drug to treat Type 2 diabetes substantially increases the risk of heart attacks and death from cardiovascular disease, according to a study released today that critics say questions the government's ability to monitor drug safety. Patients who took Avandia to reduce their blood sugar levels were 43% more likely … [Read more...] about Avandia Boosts Heart Attack Risk
The heart of a stent debate
People With Drug Coated Stents Are Propane To Fatal Blood clots. Michael Young had a choice. Doctors could clear his three blocked coronary arteries by cracking open his chest and surgically bypassing them. Or they could clear them from within by inflating a tiny balloon and propping them open with wire-mesh stents, coated with a … [Read more...] about The heart of a stent debate
Merck data suggests earlier onset of Vioxx risks
Merck Data Suggests Heart Risk Associated With Vioxx Begin Much Earlier. New data from drug maker Merck suggests that heart risks associated with painkiller Vioxx begin much earlier than it had previously suggested, said a report published Thursday. The data suggest that cardiovascular risks increase for Vioxx users after four … [Read more...] about Merck data suggests earlier onset of Vioxx risks
Celebrex Heart-Attack Risk
Celebrex Heart-Attack Risk. A meta-analysis released Tuesday indicates Pfizer's Celebrex increases the risk of a heart attack by over two-fold and experts are calling for regulatory authorities to respond promptly to the new findings. "It's an important finding that regulators need to consider in future prescriptions of this … [Read more...] about Celebrex Heart-Attack Risk
