February 2012

Consumer Drug Report - Avastin approval

European Commission approves Avastin® as ovarian cancer treatment

The European Commission made the decision to approve Avastin as a treatment for women diagnosed with advanced

Transvaginal Mesh - Consumer Drug Report

Johnson & Johnson sued for vaginal mesh complications

Pharmaceutical giant, Johnson & Johnson, now faces thousands of transvaginal mesh lawsuits by women who c

Fosamax Femur Fracture Lawsuit

How the risk for a femur fracture injury can be lowered

According to a new study the risk for suffering a second femur fracture injury may be lowered when the use of bisphosph

Transvaginal Mesh - Consumer Drug Report

Transvaginal mesh implants causes adverse effects

According to complaints received by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), transvaginal mesh has been causin

Pradaxa and Xarelto linked to internal bleeding

According to a new study, Xarelto (rivaroxaban) may be linked to adverse side effects similar to reported

xigris recall from the market

Xigris® recalled from the market

Xigris® (drotrecogin alfa), a synthetic version of protein C, which is a natural protein found in the body, was introduced in 2001.

Increased concerns associated with Pradaxa® use

The Food and Drug Administration approved Pradaxa use in October 2010.

Pradaxa Internal Bleeding Lawsuit - Consumer Drug Report

Pradaxa® and Xarelto® linked to internal bleeding

According to a new study, Xarelto (rivaroxaban) may be linked to adverse side effects similar to reported

Pradaxa Internal Bleeding Lawsuit - Consumer Drug Report

Pradaxa linked to adverse side effects

Pradaxa is a blood thinning medication prescribed to prevent blood clots and str

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