Tag Archives: heart failure
Procrit

Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs): Procrit, Epogen and Aranesp – Safety Communication

Oncological, nephrological healthcare professionals and patients are notified by the US FDA and Amgen that all ESAs must be used under a REMS risk management program. FDA Alert on Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs) FDA requires a REMS because studies have shown that ESAs (Procrit, Epogen and Aranesp) can increase the risk of tumor growth and shorten [...]

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Classic Zi Xiu Tang Bee Pollen Capsules

Classic Zi Xiu Tang Bee Pollen Capsules and Ultimate Formula Capsules by Zi Xiu Tang Success Recalled due to Undeclared Substance

Consumers are informed by the FDA that Classic Zi Xiu Tang Bee Pollen Capsules and Ultimate Formula Capsules by Zi Xiu Tang Success are recalled because they contain undeclared Sibutramine that was removed from the US for safety reasons. Background of Classic Zi Xiu Tang Bee Pollen Capsules and Ultimate Formula Capsules Classic Zi Xiu [...]

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Mirapex

Mirapex (pramipexole): Possible Increased Risk of Heart Failure

The US FDA notifies Neurologists that Mirapex (pramipexole) may be associated with increased risk of heart failure. Background of Mirapex Mirapex (pramipexole) belongs in a class of medicines called dopamine agonists. It is a prescription drug for the treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of primary restless legs syndrome and the treatment of signs and [...]

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Triage D-dimer

Alere Triage Diagnostic Tests (Multiple Tests) Recalled due to Risk of Significantly Decreased Precision

The US FDA informs Laboratory, Cardiology, Pulmonology and Risk Manager healthcare personnel that Alere Triage Diagnostic Tests are recalled because there is a potential for significantly decreased precision. This can lead to inappropriate clinical management of patients and serious adverse events including death. Background of Alere Triage Diagnostic Tests Triage, by Alere San Diego, Inc, [...]

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