Since the US Supreme Court decision in Pliva v. Mensing barred most lawsuits against generic drug manufacturers, it seemed that people injured by generic drugs that lacked adequate labeling may have no right to compensation. On Friday January 11, though, the Alabama Supreme Court proposed a logical solution to the problem: people injured by generic … [Read more...]
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Pradaxa is Getting More Competition
In a recent post, I discussed the drug Xarelto (chemically known as rivaroxaban) and the competition this product is running to Boehringer-Ingelheim's (BI) flagship product, Pradaxa (dabigatran). The introduction of Xarelto in the U.K., a product produced by Bayer and in the U.S. by our old friends at Johnson and Johnson (J&J), forced BI to cut its … [Read more...]
Exubera and Lung Cancer
Pfizer, Inc. today sent letters to patients who may be taking Exubera, and to medical professionals who may be prescribing the drug to inform them of a possible link between Exubera use and lung cancer. Exubera is a short-acting insulin that is administered through an inhaler. It helps diabetic adults control high blood sugar and is used for Type … [Read more...]
Chanitx and Suicide
More reports of erratic behavior and suicide have been associated with the use of Chantix, a drug that was designed to help people stop smoking and was approved by the Food and Drug Administration just under two years ago. In November 2007, the FDA issued a statement that they are reviewing the possible Chantix suicide side effects and that there … [Read more...]
Chantix – Varenicline and Suicidal Thoughts
The FDA today announced ongoing safety reviews of the drug varenicline, marketed as Chantix and designed to help smokers quit smoking. You may remember the drug's commercials with the rabbit and the turtle / tortoise in a race.The early communication by the FDA about this ongoing safety review has to do with the possibility of increased suicidal … [Read more...]
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