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- Accutane’s Ban in US - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jack TaylorAccutane is a notorious drug that is sold with close supervision from FDA. Accutane contains isotretnoin, a retinoid used to treat skin diseases, particularly acne vulgaris. Accutane is one of the controversial drugs in US that are blamed to be causing much damage with their side effects. The ...
Views: 4605 - Class Action Lawsuits Against the Wellbutrin - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorKanner & Whiteley along with Milstein Adelman & Kreger filed class action lawsuit against Wellbutrin generic drug budeprion. The case accused that budeprion XL is not identical to Wellbutrin XL as being claimed. It accuses the drug of causing dangerous side effects, such as seizures, nausea, and ...
Views: 3805 - TNF blockers including Cimzia under investigation for Cancer Risks - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Jack TaylorCimzia or certolizumab pegol is a drug for treatment of autoimmune diseases. It belongs to tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors family of drugs. Recently, Cimzia, along with several other TNF blockers, were associated with an increased risk of cancer. Cimzia is the brand name for ...
Views: 3154 - Jury Verdicts on Reglan Medicine - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Jack TaylorReglan medicine is used to cure heartburn and other stomach or intestine related problems. As it has some serious side effects like tardive dyskinesia, heart failure, dizziness and many more, FDA has issued it a Black Box Warning. So, now it is mandatory for all the manufacturers of the drug to ...
Views: 2583 - Drug Addiction Support Groups - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from Jack TaylorIt’s not easy to be free of drug addiction. There are many treatment options available for drug addiction including medication and psychological therapies. There are rehabilitation centers to help addicts get out of their addiction. The recovery process does not end as the treatment is ...
Views: 2490(1 vote) - How to file a Boniva lawsuit - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Jack TaylorBoniva is brand name for ibandronate. It belongs to bisphosphonates group of medicines. It is used for treatment of osteoporosis in women after menopause. It also prevents osteoporosis by affecting the bone formation and breakdown cycle. It slows down the process of bone loss and alongside ...
Views: 2231 - Side Effects of Multaq - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Jack TaylorLike all the medicines Multaq too has some side effects. Some of them are common and patients must not worry about them as they subside with the time. But some of the Multaq side effects are quite serious and patients should immediately call the doctor if any of serious side effects ...
Views: 2078 - Zimmer Hip Lawsuits get boost as FDA orders a post marketing Study - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jack TaylorZimmer Holdings is facing many lawsuits brought by Zimmer Hip implant patients. These lawsuits have gotten a boost as the FDA has ordered a post marketing study. Recently the FDA ordered around 21 orthopedic device manufacturers to submit post-marketing reports on 145 potentially defective ...
Views: 2076 - Gambling - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Jack TaylorGambling addiction is a mental problem. It is an impulse control problem and could be of many types as there are various types of gambling games. Patients suffering from it become persistent gamblers even after it starts harming them. They are not able to get rid of it despite having desire to ...
Views: 1962(1 vote) - Treatment of Impaired Glucose Tolerance - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Jack TaylorImpaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) is a medical condition in which a person has higher than normal blood glucose levels but below the level of diabetes. According to WHO impaired glucose tolerance may be defined as two-hour glucose levels of 140 to 199 mg per dL (7.8 to 11.0 mmol) on the 75-g oral ...
Views: 1886 - How Alcoholism Is Diagnosed? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Jack TaylorMany people find taking liquor a pleasant way to relax and beat stress. It has become an acceptable and common practice to take booze at social gatherings. There is a very fine line between drinking at parties, occasions and alcohol abuse. Many people cross this line, without even knowing that ...
Views: 1831 - How to file an Arava lawsuit? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Jack TaylorArava is brand name for leflunomide. It is used for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It reduces damage on bone joints and improves physical functioning. It is also used for other purposes. Arava was manufactured by Aventis Pharmaceuticals. It was approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...
Views: 1770 - Precautions to Control Diabetes - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Jack TaylorPatients of Diabetes should take certain precautions to control diabetes in a better way. They should go for a healthy diet, moderate physical activity, regular monitoring and be prompt to the prescribed medicines. Some of the precautions are listed below :- •Patients of diabetes should check ...
Views: 1725 - Multi district Litigation in Zimmer Hip lawsuits - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jack TaylorThe U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey has announced that any pending and unsettled Zimmer hip lawsuits in Federal Courts would be transferred to a multi-district litigation (MDL) proceeding in New Jersey. Since that announcement, no news of further developments has been ...
Views: 1627 - Crestor - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Jack TaylorCrestor is an oral cholesterol-lowering drug. It contains Rosuvastatin calcium as an active ingredient. It is a synthetic lipid-lowering agent. It acts by blocking the production of cholesterol in blood. It is used to lower total cholesterol level and bad cholesterol level or LDL. But it helps ...
Views: 1624 - Permax-the reason for its recall from the U.S. drug industry - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Jack TaylorPermax, a drug from Valeant Pharmaceuticals, is used for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Approved in 1988, this once earned the popularity of being a blockbuster in the U.S. market. When the real side of Permax got unveiled, after many getting injured by its effects, this lead to a ...
Views: 1592 - Yaz-Yasmin: Medifacts and Uses - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorYaz and Yasmin are two brand names for a contraceptive composed of drospirenone (a progestrone) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen). Both Yaz and Yasmin are oral contraceptive pills. They are used by women for birth control. This combination of drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol stops ...
Views: 1552 - Diabetes and Eyes - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Jack TaylorPersistent high glucose in the blood for a long time indicates that the patient is suffering from Diabetes. High glucose level in the blood for long time can harm many parts of the body, such as the heart, blood vessels, eyes, and kidneys. Eyes are the most vulnerable among organs that are ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - Tegretol Lawsuits - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Jack TaylorEpilepsy, bipolar disorder, trigeminal neuralgia and mood swings are the ailments cured using Tegretol. However Tegretol has been associated with plethora of side effects some of which have also been life threatening. In case the patient who has been administered Tegretol has suffered from any ...
Views: 1530 - Seroquel Lawsuit Settlement - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Jack TaylorAstraZeneca Plc agreed has agreed to pay $150 million to settle more Seroquel lawsuits. Earlier it had settled numerous lawsuits by paying hefty amount of money, but it did not prove fatal blow for AstraZeneca as it settled a large amount of lawsuit against it related to Seroquel lawsuits. These ...
Views: 1526 - Cocaine Addiction And Harmful Effects - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Jack TaylorCocaine or Benzoylmethylecgonine is obtained from the leaves of coca plant. It is an alkaloid and is crystalline in nature. It is a serotonin norepinephrine dopamine reuptake inhibitor. It affects central nervous system and elevates the release of dopamine, brain chemical. It gives a highly ...
Views: 1493 - Complete Recovery Of Drug Addicts - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from Jack TaylorFor an addict, the process of recovering does not end after completion of treatment. Once he gets rid of the drugs, he may still be suffering from damage caused by them. Treatment also does not do up with financial problems or the legal problems as well, which often come as consequences of ...
Views: 1486 - FDA warning to Glaxo in regard of Wellbutrin side effects - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorWellbutrin was approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2003 for treatment of depression. It was approved to treat major depressive disorder in patients 18 and older. It is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. Wellbutrin SR mainly contains bupropion hydrochloride. Wellbutrin SR comes in ...
Views: 1479 - Boehringer Ingelheim Showered With Pradaxa Lawsuits - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Jack TaylorBoehringer Ingelheim is being showered with several lawsuits related to side effects of its blood-thinning drug Pradaxa. Pradaxa was approved for prevention of strokes in patients of arterial fibrillation on October 19th 2010. Artrial fibrillation is a health condition in which there are very ...
Views: 1423 - Jury awarded $5 million in Tylenol Lawsuit - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Jack TaylorA Philadelphia judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff and awarded $5 million to the family of 1-year-old child, who died due to liver failure from an overdose of Infants’ Tylenol. He concluded that the pharmaceutical company breached the duty of good faith and held it responsible for the death of ...
Views: 1412 - Verdict Comes in Baxter Heparin Lawsuit - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Jack TaylorOn 10 June 2011, came jury verdict on one of the many lawsuits filed against Baxter heparin. In 2008, contaminated vials of heparin were found. Same year FDA came to know that Baxter International was fully aware that its plant in China was never inspected by the agency. This plant was ...
Views: 1408 - Accutane: The Anti-Acne Drug - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jack TaylorAcne is one of the most disliked skin conditions that effects people living all over the world. Acne is characterized by the presence of whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, rashes, scaly skin and scarring. The pharmaceutical industry today boasts of a plethora of anti-acne products that can be used ...
Views: 1374 - Novartis reached to settlement in Zelnorm lawsuits - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jack TaylorNovartis AG (NVS) had come to a settlement recently in around 124 lawsuits related to Zelnorm. Novartis is a drug manufacturing company. Zelnorm is produced by Novartis and is used to treat irritable bowel system in women and chronic constipation in patients below 65 years. Novartis was facing ...
Views: 1364 - Use of Celexa Can Lead To Birth Defects - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Jack TaylorCelexa, which is prescribed to treat various forms of depression, has been found to be responsible for birth defects, when the drug is taken by patients during pregnancy. There has been serious criticism over the use of SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), with Celexa being one among ...
Views: 1328 - Causes of Bone Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Jack TaylorA bone cancer, also called, bone tumor, is said to be a neoplastic growth of tissue in bone. Abnormal growths observed in the bones can be either benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Bone tumors can be classified under two categories,one known as “primary tumors“, which originate ...
Views: 1325 - Propulsid Linked to Child Death - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Jack TaylorPropulsid is linked to child death along with its other severe side effects. It has been linked to different heart problems including heart arrhythmia and heart attack. Propulsid is manufactured by Janssen pharmaceutical, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson. It was approved by FDA in 1993. Even ...
Views: 1301 - Many Lawsuits being filed against Wellbutrin as it is linked to Heart birth defects - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorNumber of lawsuits against Wellbutrin is increasing day by day as a study revealed that it might cause heart birth defects if consumed by pregnant women. Side effects of Wellbutrin on pregnant women were reviewed by U.S. researchers, including scientists at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...
Views: 1279 - Actos and Rhabdomyolysis - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from Jack TaylorRhabdomyolysis is a serious medical condition in which muscle cells that have been torn and damaged enter the bloodstream and cause problems in the normal functioning of kidneys. Rhabdomyolysis can be fatal as the muscle proteins that get into the blood can cause kidney damage. There are many ...
Views: 1242 - Diagnosis of Bone Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Jack TaylorThe doctor makes a diagnosis through tests and procedures that examine the bones. The exams & tests done during diagnosis of bone cancer are: Blood Test: It is not a reliable test for diagnosis of bone cancer. But still it is done to determine the level of alkaline phosphates enzyme. This ...
Views: 1234 - Gaming - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Jack TaylorIndulgence in games such as Internet games or video games could lead to gaming addiction. This is one of the most common addictions found in younger age groups especially teens. Gaming addiction can become a big obstacle in the healthy development of a child or a teen. There are different ...
Views: 1232 - Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Jack TaylorDrug addiction is a dangerous trend that badly affects the health of humans. People suffering from drug addiction develop an uncontrollable compulsion of having drugs. Their craving becomes so intense that they do not even worry for consequences. Prolonged use of drugs on a compulsive basis ...
Views: 1198 - Birth Control pill Yaz-Yasmin can lead to Severe Side Effects - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jack TaylorYaz-Yasmin is a birth control pill manufactured by Bayer pharmaceuticals. It was the first contraceptive pill to contain drospirenone. Yaz-Yasmin is an oral contraceptive pill. It stops egg release from ovary, thickens uterus and cervical lining in a woman, thus causing prevention of ...
Views: 1194 - FDA Recall of Virility Max - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Jack TaylorKeime Inc. voluntarily recalled one lot of its dietary supplement product sold under the name Virility Max, on Nov 10, 2011. The lot number of the recalled batch is Lot 10090571. The recall came after FDA lab analysis found Sulfoaildenafil, which is similar to Sildenafil, in the above mentioned ...
Views: 1187 - Helping Alcoholics to Get Rid of Alcoholism - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Jack Taylorlcoholism is a dreadful addiction. It creeps in slowly and many social drinkers fall prey to it without knowing that they are trapped in alcohol addiction. There are many factors which could help a person to become alcoholic. Line between social drinking and alcohol addiction is very thin and ...
Views: 1179 - Yaz-Yasmin Class Action Lawsuit Denied by Federal Judge - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorA proposal to certify a national class action suit of users claiming to being harmed by Yaz or Yasmin had been denied by a federal judge. The ruling was issued by the same federal judge who was managing the multi-district litigation (MDL) over the birth control pill Yaz-Yasmin. The MDL ...
Views: 1175 - Actos and Rhabdomyolysis - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jack TaylorRhabdomyolysis is a serious medical condition in which muscle cells that have been torn and damaged enter the bloodstream and cause problems in the normal functioning of kidneys. Rhabdomyolysis can be fatal as the muscle proteins that get into the blood can cause kidney damage. There are many ...
Views: 1170 - Fosamax Lawsuit - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Jack TaylorFosamax, first marketed in 1994, is a drug produced and marketed by pharmaceutical icon Merck & Co., Inc. Fosamax is used to treat bone loss. It is one of several drugs that has been classified as a bisphosphonate, containing alendronate sodium. Fosamax is one of the best selling medicines made ...
Views: 1162 - Diabetes and Kidney Failure - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Jack TaylorPatients suffering from Diabetes may develop kidney problems if they have persistent high level of glucose. This could lead to other complications as kidney filters waste in our body and excrete them through urine. If kidney is unable to work it could lead to waste deposition in the body and ...
Views: 1145 - Causes, Risks And Symptoms Of Thyroid Cancer - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Jack TaylorThe main cause behind development of Thyroid Cancer is not clear. It develops when cells in thyroid gland go through hereditary changes (mutations). These changes permit the cells to cultivate and grow swiftly. The cells also lose the capability to die, as standard cells would. The accumulation ...
Views: 1139 - Detoxification, Treatment For Alcoholism - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Jack TaylorDetoxification refers to cleaning of blood. It is used as a treatment for alcoholism. Through this process body is allowed to dispose of the alcohol in the body and it also helps to manage withdrawal symptoms with ease. It is used for cleaning the body of alcohol, and then patient is treated ...
Views: 1125 - GADOLINIUM- CORE MEDICAL USE AND DRUG FACTS - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Jack TaylorDrug Functionality: Gadolinium based contrast agents (GBCA) are used in any diagnostic imaging procedures to enhance the quality of MRI of MRA in order to visualize lesions with abnormal vascularity in brain, spine and associated tissues. They can also be used to visualize those lesions that ...
Views: 1109 - Internet Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Jack TaylorInternet has led a revolution in information technology and has made it easy to access different type of information and services. At the same time, it has also given rise to an addiction disorder called Internet addiction disorder (IAD). This addiction refers too overuse of Internet. Ease of ...
Views: 1096 - Pfizer Faces Wrongful Death Case Related To Zoloft - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Jack TaylorA case of wrongful death related to Zoloft has been filed against Pfizer in Southern District of New York. Paula Peska and Scott Day, a couple from Missouri has filed a wrongful death case against Pfizer. The case was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on October ...
Views: 1092 - Causes, Risks And Symptoms Of Transitional Cell Cancer - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Jack TaylorTransitional cell cancer is a cancer occurring in the urinary system that includes the kidneys, urinary bladder and accessory organs. It is one of the most common types of bladder and kidney cancer. It has been found to be the most common type of bladder cancer and urethra. Transitional cell ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - Treatment of Type I Diabetes - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Jack TaylorTreatment of type I Diabetes involves a wide range of things starting from insulin injections to other life style changes. Though Type I Diabetes cannot be cured fully, it is possible to maintain the sugar at a healthy level. If a patient maintains normal sugar level, he or she can lead a normal ...
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