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What is Avastin ? Avastin (generic name bevacizumab ) is an anti-cancer drug used in combination with chemotherapy. Avastin is given through an infusion into a vein (intravenous, IV). How does Avastin work? Avastin chemotherapy inhibits tumor growth by preventing the formation of new blood vessels that then deliver oxygen and nutrients to... - Avastin, Avastin Side Effects, Avastin Lawsuit, Avastin News, Avastin FDA
Since Avastin FDA approval in 2004 for Avastin cancer treatment , the drug has also been used off-label for Avastin macular degeneration, administered by Avastin eye injection. Studies now show that Avastin or bevacizumab side effects outweigh the benefits of Avastin chemotherapy, particularly in Avastin breast cancer patients. Avastin lawsuits claim th... - Lawsuits - Only Weapon Available Against Giant Big Pharma Pushers
Jul-11-06 Over the past several years, new studies have shown the new generation of psychiatric drugs to be not only extremely dangerous but also ineffective, and the majority of these medications in fact now carry black box warnings about a number of life-threatening side effects associated with their use. The drugs include selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor... - ADHD Experts Head to Washington - Is the FDA up to the Task?
Mar-14-06 Heavy-hitters from across the country are heading to Washington this month to debate representatives of the pharmaceutical industry during FDA hearings on the controversy surrounding the over-prescribing of attention deficit drugs to children. The International Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology (ICSPP) will be represented by five of the le... - 18 Lots of Fentanyl Transdermal System 25 mcg/h Recalled
Washington, DC: Further to its previously announced recall of 18 lots of Fentanyl Transdermal System 25 mcg/hour C-II patches, Actavis is encouraging consumers to return any product in their possession from the October 21, 2010 recall. Actavis identified one lot of 25 mcg/hour Fentanyl patches (Control/Lot # 30349) shipped to market that contained... - Dangerous Drugs Report
Dec-30-05 [ Consumer Reports ] has recently identified 12 common prescription drugs that may have serious side effects, including heart attacks, certain cancers and even death. It says that "tens of millions of people may have been exposed to adverse side effects" from these drugs, which account for more than 266 million prescriptions in the U.S. and almost $25 billi... - Bextra heart attack
On Apr-07-05 the FDA asked Pfizer, the manufacturer of Bextra, to recall the pain medication from shelves across the U.S. due to risks of heart attacks and strokes in patients. Canada Health quickly followed suit and asked Pfizer to recall Bextra from Canadian shelves. Pfizer has also suspended sales of Bextra in the European Union. Bextra has bee... - Expert Panel Advises FDA to Pull Vicodin, Percocet
Accidental Overdose and Death Linked to Acetaminophen A panel of experts voted 20 to 17 in favor of eliminating the prescription pain killers Vicodin and Percocet, both widely prescribed drugs. The reasoning is based on a review of adverse event data including liver failure, related to accidental overdoses from prescription pain killers. The panel... - Out of Network Overcharges - Overcharge Legal Help - LawyersAndSettlements.com
The New York Attorney General's Health Care Report has determined that the Consumer Reimbursement System is 'Code Blue': they found its database to be "unreliable, inadequate and wrong". For the past year, legal experts have been conducting investigations into allegations that health insurance companies conspired to reduce insurers' reimbursements by cha... - Urinary Drug Linked to Cataract Surgery Complications
According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the drug Flomax, also known as tamsulosin hydrochloride, which is used to treat enlarged prostates in men, is associated with serious complications following cataract surgery, including something called floppy iris syndrome. The study found that men using Floma... - RU-486 Mifeprex Abortion Pill Death - Abortion Pill Lawsuit & Case
Mifeprex (mifepristone) is a pill administered for a medical abortion up to 7 weeks after pregnancy, and is an alternative to surgical abortion. The drug blocks a hormone required to sustain a pregnancy, and when followed by Cytotec (misoprostol) to assist with contractions, the pregnancy is terminated. Since the U.S. FDA approved the drug in September... - Raptiva (efalizumab) Associated with Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
Two US Patients Dead From PML Health Canada has issued a warning regarding the risk of serious adverse health effects, including Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML), occurring in patients receiving Raptiva as treatment for psoriasis. PML is a rare and sometimes fatal brain disorder, caused by the reactivation of a latent virus which result... - FDA Warns Consumers About Serious, Irreversible Side Effects with Acid Reflux Medicine
Metoclopramide to Get Black Box Warning The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that manufacturers of metoclopramide, a drug used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, must add a boxed warning to their drug labels about the risk of its long-term or high-dose use. Chronic use of metoclopramide has been linked to tardive dyskinesia, whi... - Toxic Lead Levels Prompt Recall of Toy Construction Sets
About 3000 Construction Play Sets are being recalled because the surface paint on the play sets can contain lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The recall involves the 136-piece Mega Construction Play Set (item# 911346) and includes various construction equipment, vehicles, buildings and roads. The play sets are packaged in a black and yel... - Antipsychotics Increase Risk of Death in Patients with Alzheimer's
Results from a study published in the Lancet Neurology this Friday, show a 42 percent increased risk of death in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) who took antipsychotic medications over 12 months compared with patients not taking the medications. The results also showed that the risk of death continued to increase over the 3-year study period in p... - Chinese Drywall Problem FAQ
What is Chinese Drywall? Between 2004 and 2007, thousands of homes throughout the US were built with drywall, or sheetrock, imported from China after a construction boom and repairs from several hurricanes led to a shortage in American drywall. It is estimated that about 500 million pounds of potentially defective Chinese drywall entered the US during... - Chinese Drywall - Chinese Drywall Lawsuit, Chinese Drywall Problems - LawyersAndSettlements.com
uilders and environmental consultants began investigating Chinese drywall after reports that the potentially toxic drywall caused unpleasant (rotten egg) odors. According to the Florida Department of Health and US Consumer Product Safety Commission, as of July 30, 2009, twenty-three states have reported 681 cases of health problems and/or metal corrosion... - Judge Approves $67MM Settlement in BP Defective Product Class Action Lawsuit
Feb-3-17 Danville, CA: On December 22, 2016, U.S. District Court Judge Susan Illston granted final approval of a nationwide class action settlement between BP Solar International, Inc. and an estimated 8,000 class members. The effective date of the settlement was January 23, 2017, allowing for the distribution of settlement benefits to class members. There are two... - Remicade Side Effects Lawsuit
Reports of Neurological Side Effects Remicade (Infliximab) is an immune-suppressing drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease. It is manufactured by Centocor and distributed by Johnson & Johnson. Reports of adverse side effects have prompted the maker to issue warnings to healthcare providers citing reports of CNS (central ner... - Viagra, Cialis y Levitra
Viagra El viagra fue introducido en el mercado en 1998 y obtuvo 1.680 millones de dólares en ventas el año pasado. El medicamento contra la impotencia ha sido utilizado por 23 millones de hombres en todo el mundo. Hay un número creciente de casos en los que los hombres presuntamente pierden la visión debido a una condici&oa...