Xarelto has been responsible for a number of deaths and serious health problems. Xarelto is an anticoagulant that is prescribed for atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation causes problems with the circulation system and an irregular heartbeat. The traditional medication that was used to treat atrial fibrillation was Warfarin. Xarelto was marketed as an alternative to Warfarin. However, there were a number
Xarelto has been responsible for a number of deaths and serious health problems. Xarelto is an anticoagulant that is prescribed for atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation causes problems with the circulation system and an irregular heartbeat. The traditional medication that was used to treat atrial fibrillation was Warfarin. Xarelto was marketed as an alternative to Warfarin. However, there were a number
Pharmaceutical giant Bristol-Myers agreed to pay almost $20 million to settle claims that the company improperly marketed the antipsychotic drug Abilify. The company will pay $19.5 million to 42 states and the District of Columbia to resolve allegations that it engaged in deceptive or unfair trade practices when marketing the drug. The settlement is pending court approval. Abilify was approved
Stryker, an orthopedics company, recently issued a recall letter, announcing that one of its hip implant heads had a higher than expected series of product failures. These hip components were manufactured between 2001 and 2011. None of the products were removed from the stream of commerce, because all of the hip components have either been implanted or expired. The manufacturer
Diabetes is a huge epidemic in the U.S. It’s been estimated that almost 30 million Americans have diabetes. In most cases, diabetes is manageable, but if not carefully managed, it can result in an early death. Currently, diabetes is ranked 7th among the leading causes of death. The most common type of diabetes is Type 2, which can result in
Xarelto was approved in 2011 as a blood thinner. It is manufactured by Bayer, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, and brings in about $2 billion annually. Xarelto is used to prevent blood clots and strokes in patients who have deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation. However, Xarelto has been shown to cause uncontrollable bleeding that can be
Zofran is a medication that was developed for the treatment of nausea that is commonly caused by surgical procedures or cancer treatments. It was never intended to be used by pregnant women and it was classified by the FDA as having inadequate research available to determine whether it could cause harm to unborn children. However, there are reports available that
A new study has found that new cancer drugs are associated with a significantly higher risk of side effects and more treatment-related debts than older cancer treatments. The new cancer drugs are Avastin, Taxotere, and Sutent. The potential side effects of these drugs include heart problems, skin problems, diarrhea, high blood pressure, and nerve damage. The drugs are used in
One of the worst symptoms of chemotherapy for many people is the hair loss. Chemotherapy can cause a person to become terribly ill, but it’s the loss of hair that for many people, particularly women, is the most troubling. Patients who are undergoing chemotherapy are often comforted by the knowledge that the hair loss is only temporary, and once the
In 1991, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer introduced the prescription drug Zoloft to the market. The drug is designed to treat depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other conditions. The medication took off in popularity in large part due to its catchy television and print advertisements. Unfortunately, these advertisements may not have gone far enough with regard to warning patients about the