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FDA Warns of Drug Injury Risk Associated With Two Hepatitis C Medications
Companies that manufacture medications are required to thoroughly test their product to help reduce the risk of serious drug injuries. But sometimes, dangerous drugs are released to patients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued warnings about the serious risks related to two different Hepatitis C drugs. Officials linked used of the medications (more...)
Blood pressure drug combo could lead to serious drug injuries
March 31, 2011 If two drugs work well individually, they must work well together, right? That’s what many doctors thought about commonly prescribed blood pressure medications; however, a study finds that for most people this isn’t the case. In fact, combining the drugs could lead to drug injuries. According to HealthDay News, a Canadian study (more...)
Some blood pressure meds used with antibiotics can cause drug injuries
January 27, 2011 Many people view antibiotics as life savers: when we get an infection, we rely on them to nurse us back to health. However, when mixed with some other drugs, common antibiotics may be harmful to certain populations. According to Health Day, some common antibiotics may cause drug injuries such as dangerously low (more...)