FDA to Study Animation in Drug Ads
Role in Obscuring Vital Safety Information. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is beginning an investigation into the effects of animation and cartoons in advertising in consumers. The study will investigate the reactions of people to animated ads as well as ads featuring live human actors and observe how the … [Read more...] about FDA to Study Animation in Drug Ads
Tysabri Safety Info Includes PML Cases
Tysabri Safety Info. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is updating Tysabri safety information to include cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy or PML, a rare brain infection that some Tysabri patients have developed. However, according to The Wall Street Journal, the agency is not making any changes to … [Read more...] about Tysabri Safety Info Includes PML Cases
Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents Safety Information
FDA Public Health Advisory About Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued a public health advisory outlining new safety information, including revised product labeling about erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs), widely-used drugs for the treatment of anemia. The drugs affected by … [Read more...] about Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents Safety Information
FDA issues alert on Genentech drug
Safety Information From Genentech Drug. Government health officials said Monday they are seeking additional safety information from Genentech Inc. on Rituxan following reports that two patients died while taking the drug, which is used to treat non-Hodgkins lymphoma and other conditions. The Food and Drug Administration said it … [Read more...] about FDA issues alert on Genentech drug
FDA ALERT
The FDA Alert Is About The Safety Information Of Drug Rituxan. This Alert highlights important emerging safety information about Rituxan. Two patients have died after being treated with Rituxan for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The cause of death was a viral infection of the brain called progressive multifocal … [Read more...] about FDA ALERT
Woman Dies From Taking Abortion Drug
Abortion Drug Safety Information. The maker of the dangerous RU 486 abortion drug Mifeprex says it is changing the labels that appear on bottles of the drugs to include updated safety information. Danco Laboratories also admitted that five women have died from using the drugs, including a woman who apparently died in the … [Read more...] about Woman Dies From Taking Abortion Drug
Elidel Cream and Protopic Ointment Safety Information
Elidel Cream and Protopic Ointment Cancer Risk. Health Canada is advising people who use Elidel cream and Protopic ointment about safety information that indicates a potential cancer risk. Health Canada reminds people using these prescription products, which are approved for the treatment of eczema in adults and children two years … [Read more...] about Elidel Cream and Protopic Ointment Safety Information
Safety Information Regarding Selective COX-2 Inhibitor NSAIDs
Selective COX-2 Inhibitor NSAIDs Safety Information. Health Canada wishes to inform Canadians of safety concerns regarding the group of drugs known as selective COX-2 inhibitor NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories). These include Vioxx (rofecoxib), which has been withdrawn from the market, Celebrex (celecoxib), … [Read more...] about Safety Information Regarding Selective COX-2 Inhibitor NSAIDs
Safety Information Regarding Crestor
Crestor Updated Safety Information. Health Canada wishes to advise Canadians of safety concerns about Crestor, a cholesterol lowering drug, when used at the highest recommended dosage of 40 mg daily. The risk of rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) may be increased at higher doses. Health Canada recommends that all patients taking … [Read more...] about Safety Information Regarding Crestor
Report: Bayer Held Back on Drug Dangers
Bayer May Have Concealed Safety Information About Drug Dangers. Another pharmaceutical company may have concealed safety information about a dangerous drug this time Bayer and its once-popular cholesterol medication Baycol according to a report in a prominent medical journal. Baycol was pulled from the market in 2001, but an … [Read more...] about Report: Bayer Held Back on Drug Dangers
