Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid, are a type of heartburn medication that reduce the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Although they are effective in treating heartburn, symptoms of acid reflux, and ulcers, … [Read more...]
500+ Lawsuits Against Accutane Maker Dismissed
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled that the maker of Accutane, a popular acne drug that caused some patients to develop a gastrointestinal disease, did, indeed, provide adequate warnings about the drug’s side effects. The court dismissed … [Read more...]
Neocate Formula Can Lead to Hypophosphatemia and Bone Issues
According to a study published last year, the amino-acid-based elemental formula, known as Neocate, can lead to a series of nasty side-effects. If your child has taken Neocate and is suffering from rickets, Hypophosphatemia or inexplicable bone … [Read more...]
Limbrel Linked to Life-Threatening Medical Conditions
Last November, the FDA asked Primus Pharmaceuticals to withdraw its product, Limbrel, from the market, due to adverse-event reports indicating potential damage to the liver and inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs. The company failed to respond … [Read more...]
California Court Denies Opioid Manufacturer Access to Insurance Coverage
A decision in a California appeals court could have implications for the future of opioid litigation and the liability of Big Pharma in the opioid crisis. After Travelers Property Casualty, an insurance company for Watson Pharmaceuticals, submitted a … [Read more...]