By Jan K. Seigel | Published January 24, 2013 | Posted in Pharmaceutical Injuries | Tagged Tags: dangerous drugs, defective products | Leave a comment
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European swine flu vaccine linked to narcolepsy cases
With the flu outbreak intensifying in the northeast, more people are seeking vaccinations. This is normally a safe and predictable ritual of winter. However, this year’s flu shots could lead to unintended (and severe) consequences. According to a Reuters news report, vaccines created by British drug maker GlaxoSmithKline have led to more than 800 children Read More
Read MoreWhat we hope not to see in 2013
With 2012 in the books, we start our latest post by wishing our readers a happy and prosperous New Year. With that said, we look back on pharmaceutical issues that we hope not to see in 2013. Drug shortages – Hospitals experienced shortages of important medicines to treat cancer, subdue chronic pain and treat viruses. Read More
Read MoreFDA reports glass particles found in atorvastatin
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a recall involving atorvastatin, the generic version of the popular cholesterol reducing drug, Lipitor. According to a number of news reports, the drug was being recalled after some pills contained glass particles. The drug’s maker, Ranbaxy announced that it will stop producing atorvastatin while it completes an Read More
Read MoreFDA Issues Additional Warning on Possible Meningitis Infections
Since the outbreak of fungal meningitis has sparked fear and outrage across the country, a Massachusetts based pharmacy outlet has been in the crosshairs of federal regulators. According to a Time.com report, regulators are investigating the New England Compounding Center to determine if a rare form of meningitis could be linked to steroid shipments emanating Read More
Read MoreStudy: More Children Given Antipsychotic Drugs
While prescriptions of antipsychotic drugs to adults have certainly increased in the last decade, the number of such drugs prescribed to children has increased dramatically. According to a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, drug prescribing to children increased by eight times over the last 20 years, while five times as many drugs Read More
Read MoreBirth Control Pills May Lead to Pregnancies
Recently, Pfizer recalled nearly one million packages of birth control pills, citing manufacturing concerns. The drugs, sold under the name Lo/Ovral-28 (along with the generic equivalent), were not in the proper order when they were released. This has led to speculation that Pfizer may be facing lawsuits due to the dangerous drugs that they have Read More
Read MoreFluconazole Presents Dangers During Pregnancy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the anti-fungal drug Fluconazole can cause birth defects when taken in large doses during the first trimester of pregnancy. Fluconazole, which also goes by the brand name Diflucan, is often given to chemotherapy patients and those preparing to undergo bone marrow transplants to combat fungi that sometimes Read More
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