Losartan Recall Expands Again
The losartan recall expands again as Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited issues another removal for its losartan potassium tablets USP and losartan potassium/hydrochlorothiazide tablets, USP. Investigators found trace amounts of another carcinogenic impurity. The impurity detected is N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA). About NMBA N-Nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid (NMBA) is a known animal and human carcinogen. In March 2019, investigators first discovered
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FDA Ceases Transvaginal Mesh Sales
The FDA ordered to stop transvaginal mesh sales and distribution in the United States. Researchers have been noting the danger of this device for years. Now, the government agency has finally realized that transvaginal mesh does not demonstrate safety or effectiveness like premarket applications. Companies must withdraw products within 10 days. About Transvaginal Mesh Transvaginal
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Diabetes Drug, Invokana Could Cause Genital Gangrene
The popular Type 2 diabetes drug, Invokana has now been linked to the side effect of genital gangrene. FDA demands that the manufacturers of the medication adjust the warning label to alert consumers of this dangerous side effect. About Genital Gangrene Fournier’s gangrene involves an infection in the scrotum, penis, or perineum in a man. Whereas,
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3M Caused Veteran Hearing Loss
In 2014, almost 1 million veterans received disability benefits for hearing impairment. This doesn’t include the 1.3 million on disability compensation for tinnitus with an additional 1.6 million seeking medical care for the condition. Now, many are shocked that 3M’s standard issue dual-ended earplugs could have caused their hearing loss. About Defective 3M Combat Arms
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New Carcinogen Found in Losartan
The FDA has expanded a widespread recall of common blood pressure and heart failure medications including losartan. The agency has identified a new impurity and potential losartan carcinogen. The impurity, N-Nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid or NMBA could cause cancer in humans as well as animals. About NMBA NMBA (N-Nitroso N-Methyl 4-amino butyric acid) is different than NDEA
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Warning Signs of Invokana's Deadly Genital Side Effect
All Invokana users should be aware of their Type 2 Diabetes medication’s deadly genital side effect. The FDA now includes a warning on Invokana alerting users that use could lead to Fournier’s gangrene. Diabetics should be aware of the warning signs of this alarming adverse reaction. About Genital Side Effect Fournier’s gangrene involves an infection in the
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Invokana Linked to Flesh-Eating Genital Infection
Invokana Diabetes drug linked to a flesh-eating genital infection. According to the latest FDA warnings Invokana, Jardiance, Farxiga and similar newer diabetes drugs increase the risk of serious genital infections like Fournier’s Gangrene. About the Flesh-Eating Genital Infection Fournier’s gangrene involves an infection in the scrotum, penis, or perineum in a man. Whereas, the infection in
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Another Company Recalls Losartan Due to Cancer Risk
Macleods Pharmaceuticals recalled one lot of blood pressure and heart medication Losartan over the presence of NDEA. Therefore, they now join many other companies that have recalled some of its Losartan, Valsartan or Irbesartan over probable carcinogens. The recalled 100 mg/25 mg losartan and potassium/hydrochlorothiazide tablets contained small amounts of N-nitrosodimethylamine or NDEA. About NDEA In September
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Genital Gangrene Linked to Invokana
There are close to 2 million patients in the United States who take the Type 2 diabetes medication, Invokana. However, many are completely unaware that their blood sugar regulating medication can also cause them to develop genital gangrene. About Genital Gangrene Fournier’s gangrene involves an infection in the scrotum, penis, or perineum in a man. Whereas,
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3M Altered Dual Earplug Study Data Putting Thousands of Military Vets At Risk
During the Combat Arms Earplugs, Version 2 (CAEv2) study, researchers could not get the dual earplug to reach the military requirement of 22-decibel noise cancellation. The only way researchers could achieve it was by folding the device in a certain way before ear canal insertion. Yet, this information was never given to the military. About 3M Defective
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