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Migraine Medications Recalled Due to Potential Contamination
| August 20th, 2019
Pfizer has recalled two lots of its 40-mg tablet migraine medication Relpax (eletriptan hydrobomide) because they may be contaminated with two different types of dangerous bacteria. The bacteria are Pseudomonas and Burkholderia. When they’re consumed, they can migrate from the intestinal tract to the bloodstream, putting those exposed to the bacteria at risk of serious
Read MoreNew Boxed Warning Added to Xeljanz
| August 13th, 2019
In early 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that a 10 mg twice-daily dose of Xeljanz put patients at a higher risk of developing blood clots in their lungs and death. The FDA reached that conclusion after reviewing data compiled by an external safety monitoring committee that observed the results of a
Read MoreTips for Preventing Accidental Drug Injuries
| August 6th, 2019
Almost all medications can pose serious harm to patients if they’re taken at the wrong time, at the wrong dosages, or with other medications that can cause dangerous interactions. Whether you were recently prescribed a new medication, or you’ve been taking medication for a long time, it’s important to be aware of the risks that
Read MoreAvoid These 3 Common Defective Medical Device Mistakes
| July 30th, 2019
Medical devices are designed to alleviate symptoms, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. But like all manufactured products, medical devices are subject to variances in quality. In addition, some medical devices may be inherently flawed due to poor designs or the use of cut-rate components that break down inside patients’ bodies. If you or
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