Varubi
Even investors have issues with the chemotherapy nausea drug, Varubi. They claim that the manufacturer, Tesaro artificially inflated the value of their drug. The company did this by failing to warn about risks of anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, and other hypersensitivity reactions. These side effects can be life-threatening. About Varubi Varubi is an antiemetic agent mixture intended for
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Uloric (febuxostat) is a prescription medication for the treatment of gout. Gout is a painful type of arthritis. It occurs when high levels of uric acid deposit needle-like crystals in the joints. This causes inflammation. Uloric works by reducing the acid. About Uloric Manufactured by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Uloric first came on the market in February 2009.
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Research shows that babies born to mothers who took Topamax during pregnancy are 4 times more likely to develop an oral cleft than unexposed babies. Topamax (generic: topiramate) is an anticonvulsant drug approved for the management of certain types of seizures. It is also approved for the prevention of migraine headaches. According to information collected
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Gilead’s TDF HIV Medication The FDA is warning that individuals taking Gilead’s HIV drug tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) could experience kidney disease or bone density loss. Gilead knew its drug was dangerous, yet released it to the market anyway. There are multiple less toxic versions on the market, yet Gilead wanted to increase its profits
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Studies show that popular chemotherapy drug causes permanent hair loss Taxotere, manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis, is the most prescribed chemotherapy drug. Doctors inject the drug intravenously to prevent cancer cells from growing and dividing. Doctors only need to administer Taxotere once every three weeks. Paclitaxel, a drug in the same class, is a weekly treatment. Fewer
Read MoreTanzeum
Pancreatic Cancer & Type 2 Diabetes Medications Research has found a causal link from at a number of Type 2 Diabetes medications and pancreatic cancer. These include Byetta, Byudreon, Victoza, Januvia, Janumet, and Tanzeum. About Incretin Medications There are many Type 2 Diabetes incretin medications. Some of the most common ones are Byetta, Byudreon, Victoza,
Read MoreTasigna
Tasigna (nilotinib) is a popular cancer treatment for chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia, however, researchers linked the medication to a deadly vascular condition known as atherosclerosis. Marked by a narrowing of the veins, atherosclerosis emerges rapidly with little warning. When the condition appears, tissue dies and leads to limb amputation, coronary artery disease, and death. About Tasigna
Read MoreTalcum Powder
Talcum powder usage is being linked to 20-30% increased risk of ovarian cancer. Talcum powder is a soft, white powder developed from talc, or magnesium silicate, a mineral composed primarily of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. When it is finely ground, talc absorbs moisture and helps reduce friction. These properties make made it widely used the
Read MoreSynvisc-One
In December 2017, an urgent Synvisc-One recall was issued that affects nearly 13,000 syringes used to treat osteoarthritis, due to a lot that tested positive for microbial contamination. Syringe contents must be sterile. Manufactured by Sanofi Genzyme and FDA approved in 2009, Synvisc-One (Hylan G-F 20) is a hyaluronic acid injection used for the
Read MoreSubsys
FBI arrested several executives on charges of a national plot to push doctors to unnecessarily prescribe Subsys. In January 2012, the FDA approved a new form of a fentanyl painkiller called Subsys. Instead of putting it on the skin, patients would spray the drug under the tongue. Researchers linked fentanyl drugs like Subsys to hundreds
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