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Side effects of Ritxan may result in the development of a rare, but often-fatal brain infection known as progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). At least 57 Rituxan PML brain infection cases have been reported, with a 90% fatality rate.
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FDA Reviewing Heart Side Effects of Invirase in Combo With Norvir
The FDA has announced that it is reviewing the possibility of dangerous heart side effects when the HIV drugs Invirase and Norvir are used together.
Additional PML Brain Infection Cases Linked to Tysabri and Rituxan
New cases of a rare brain infection, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), have been liked to the lymphoma and arthritis drug Rituxan and the multiple sclerosis (MS) drug Tysabri. The cases have regulators in the U.S. and Europe searching for ways to reduce the risks of patients developing the often fatal brain infection.
Xolair Heart Problems Being Reviewed by Health Canada
Nearly one month after the FDA initiated an investigation of potential heart problems with Xolair, Canadian health officials indicate that they are also conducting a safety review of the asthma medication’s potential side effects, which could include heart attacks, abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure, fainting, mini-strokes and blood clots.
Xolair Heart Side Effects Lead to FDA Review
The FDA announced Thursday that they are investigating potential heart side effects of Xolair, a popular asthma medication, after preliminary findings of a study suggest that it could lead to heart attacks, strokes and other life-threatening injuries.
PML Brain Infection from Tysabri Reported in 10th Patient
Biogen Idec Inc. is reporting that another brain infection from Tysabri has been discovered among users of their multiple sclerosis drug, which is at least the 10th case reported in the last three years.
Another Tysabri Brain Infection Reported: 8th PML Infection Since Re-Launch
Biogen Idec Inc. indicates that another multiple sclerosis patient may have developed a rare and potentially life-threatening brain infection known as progresive multifocal leukoencephalopathy from side effects of Tysabri.
Recall for Raptiva Finalized Due to Brain Infection Risk
The complete recall of the psoriasis drug Raptiva throughout the United States and participating countries of the European Union will be finalized this week, after sales were suspended earlier this year due to the risk of serious Raptiva side effects, including a fatal brain infection known as progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).
Rituxan Fatal Infections Lead FDA to Review Risk of Side Effects
Following reports that link side effects of Rituxan to fatal brain infections, the FDA is reviewing whether users of the cancer-fighting drug should use the medication for shorter periods of time or take “drug holidays” to reduce the risk.
Avastin Gastrointestinal Perforation Risk Confirmed by Study
New research confirms that cancer patients treated with Avastin face a greatly increased risk of developing potentially deadly holes in the wall of their stomach, small intestine or large bowel, known as gastrointestinal perforation.
Rituxan PML Brain Infections Reported in 57 People
A new study indicates that at least 57 patients being treated with the lymphoma-fighting drug Rituxan have developed a rare brain infection, known as progressive multifocal leukoencephalitis (PML), and the cases have involved a 90% fatality rate.
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