Ocaliva
Ocaliva Liver Damage New studies show that the liver disease drug Ocaliva could have previously unheard of health hazards. The medication is still new on the market. However, there are still risks to this drug. About Ocaliva Approved by the FDA in 2016, Ocaliva (obeticholic acid) is a medication for the treatment of primary biliary
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NuvaRing: 6.5 times higher risk of developing deadly blood clots NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel) is a flexible, plastic, contraceptive ring that releases a combination of the female hormones estrogen and progestin after being inserted into the vagina. Merck & Co., which developed NuvaRing, marketed it as being an easy-to-use device that, once inserted, releases
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On April 15th, 2020 Amneal Pharmaceuticals announced that it is voluntarily recalling three lots of Nizatidine Oral Solution, a heartburn medication. The FDA found the impurity NDMA (N-nitrosodimethylamine), which is classified as a probable human carcinogen based on results from laboratory tests in the drug. About Nizatidine Nizatidine is an oral product used for the
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Nexium Users Have a 5 Times Greater Risk of Kidney Infection Nexium (generic: esomeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), which is taken to relieve the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), commonly referred to as acid reflux. PPIs, such as Nexium, work by blocking the release of stomach acid. It is supposed to temporarily coat the
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In just one year after FDA approval, the Parkinson’s drug, Nuplzaid killed 244 patients. Approved by the FDA in 2016, Nuplazid, manufactured by Acadia, is a selective serotonin inverse agonist that targets 5-HT2A receptors for hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis. The FDA sped the approval up after pressure that this drug is
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There are nearly 30 million people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in the US alone. Without being medicated properly, diabetes can cause heart disease, kidney damage and even death. Many medications are on the market to help treat this illness. However, many are shocked to learn that the popular drug, metformin contains more than the
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In January 2018 Primus Pharmaceuticals announced a recall of Limbrel, an osteoarthritis medication after the FDA warned users to immediately stop the medication. Also, the FDA found Limbrel caused potentially life-threatening side effects like liver damage and a lung condition called hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Both can be fatal. About Limbrel Manufactured by Primus Pharmaceuticals, Limbrel is
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Research shows that babies born to mothers who took certain antidepressants, such as Lexapro, during pregnancy are more likely to develop serious birth defects. About Lexapro Lexapro (generic: escitalopram) belongs to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) drug category. Manufactured by Forest Pharmaceuticals, Lexapro was approved in 2002 to treat major depression. SSRI antidepressants,
Read MoreKombligyze XR
When Kombigyze XR (saxagliptin and metformin HCl extended-release) arrived on the market in 2010, it was seen as a new frontier in maintaining blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics. The excitement faded when the drug was linked to heart failure and other serious complications. These aren’t typical side effects – they are life-threatening conditions that require
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The FDA has put 12 clinical trials on hold after reviewing troubling data from a Keytruda study. The agency was studying the medication for treatment for multiple myeloma. Several patients died during the study and results showed an over 60% chance of death from using the drug. About Keytruda Keytruda (Pembrolizumab) is a medication used
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