All Posts Tagged With: "Humira"

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Do Not Increase Cancer Risk According to New Research

New research suggests that Enbrel, Remicade, Humira and other biologic TNF-blockers widely used to treat rheumatoid arthritis do not appear to cause cancer, which has been a concern associated with the drugs. Continued

October 29th, 2008 | 0 Comments | Tags: , , , ,
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Black Box Warning for Remicade, Enbrel and Other Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs about Risk of Fungal Infection

The FDA has issued an alert to healthcare providers about the risk of a serious fungal infection which may develop in users of rheumatoid arthritis drugs Remicade, Humira, Enbrel and Cimzia. The agency indicates that new information will be added to the drugs’ black box warnings about the risk. Continued

September 5th, 2008 | 1 Comment | Tags: , , , , ,
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Humira Lawsuits

The arthritis drug Humira has been linked to a number of serious and potentially life threatening infections, including potentially fatal fungal infections. Continued

August 29th, 2008 | 3 Comments | Tags: , , , , , ,
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Remicade Lawsuits

The arthritis drug Remicade has been linked to a number of serious and potentially life threatening injuries. In September 2008, stronger warnings were added about an increased risk of invasive fungal infections. Continued

August 29th, 2008 | 6 Comments | Tags: , , , , , ,
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Enbrel Lawsuits

The arthritis drug Enbrel has been linked to an increased risk of fatal infections, incluing tuberculosis and fungal infections. In May 2008, a “black box” warning was added about the risk of tuberculosis. In September 2008, the FDA added information to the “black box” warning about the risk of potentially fatal fungal infections, which were often going undiagnosed. Continued

August 29th, 2008 | 5 Comments | Tags: , , , , , , ,
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FDA Investigates Possible Association of Enbrel, Humira and Remicade with Lymphoma Cancer in Children

The FDA is conducting a safety review of several medications used to treat arthritis, Crohn’s disease and other conditions among children. The agency is investigating reports of children and young adults using Remicade, Enbrel and Humira who developed lymphoma and other cancers. Continued

June 5th, 2008 | 3 Comments | Tags: , , , , ,