Tag: MedWatch
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Pradaxa Side Effects Update Mid-2012: Deaths, Hemorrhages, Acute Renal Failure, and Stroke Events Submitted To FDA MedWatch
Medical Journal Article Reports Pradaxa-Induced Rectal Bleeding And Hemostatic Disorder In Two Elderly Patients (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) On May 31, 2012 the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) released its 2011…
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Many Patients Mistakenly Believe That A Prescription Drug Must Be Safe If FDA-Approved
Safety Problems With New Medications Often Appear Only After Approval And Widespread Use (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) A medical journal article published in the September 12, 2011 edition of the Archives of…
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December 2009: Voltaren Gel And Other Products Containing Diclofenc Sodium Linked To Liver Problems
"Dear Doctor" Letter From Endo And Novartis Offers Information About Prevention And Diagnosis Of Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI) (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) On December 4, 2009 the FDA issued this MedWatch alert, "Voltaren…
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Public Surveys Indicate The Need For Reform In Drug Safety By Big Pharma And The FDA
Healthcare Providers And Patients Are Encouraged To Report Adverse Events Involving Approved Or Unapproved Indications As Well As Medication Errors (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) In October 2006 Quintiles Inc., a leading CRO…