Archive for March 15, 2010

New Plavix Warning: Lack of Effect in Many People

Plavix, the anti-clotting drug for heart disease patients, will receive a “black box” warning because normal doses of the drug don't work for all patients.

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Cataracts From Antidepressants?

SSRI antidepressants raise the risk of cataracts by about 15% -- enough to cause 22,000 extra cataract cases in the U.S. each year, Canadian researchers suggest.

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Patients Happy With Knee Replacement

A survey shows that 95% of patients were happy with their new knees one year after knee replacement surgery.

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Treanda (Bendamustine Hydrochloride Injection) - updated on RxList

Treanda (Bendamustine Hydrochloride Injection) drug description - FDA approved labeling for prescription drugs and medications at RxList

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Tamiflu (Oseltamivir Phosphate) - updated on RxList

Tamiflu (Oseltamivir Phosphate) drug description - FDA approved labeling for prescription drugs and medications at RxList

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Rocephin (Ceftriaxone) - updated on RxList

Rocephin (Ceftriaxone) drug description - FDA approved labeling for prescription drugs and medications at RxList

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