All Articles Tagged With: "Plavix"
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Drug-Coated Stents Linked to Higher Death Rate: Study
A new study has found that patients who received drug-coated stents after suffering a heart attack were more likely to die from a heart-related problem than those who received bare metal coronary stents.
Plavix Ineffectiveness Predicted By Gene Variant Found in One of Three People
Researchers from the University of Maryland have identified a gene variant found in about one-third of the population, which may be a factor in causing the blood thinner Plavix not to work, increasing the risk that users may suffer a subsequent heart attack, stroke or other heart problem.
Heart Attack or Stroke Risk Found with Use of Plavix and Heartburn Drugs
According to new research, combining Plavix and heart burn drugs known as proton-pump inhibitors, which include Nexium and Prilosec, could substantially increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. This presents a particular problem for many patients, since the drugs are often prescribed together to combat the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding associated with Plavix [...]
Plavix Lawsuits Moving Forward Towards Trial
After months of delay awaiting a Supreme Court decision about whether FDA approval preempts cases against drug makers for failing to warn about dangerous side effects, a U.S. District Judge in New Jersey has reinstated dozens of Plavix lawsuits pending against Bristol-Myers and Sanofi Aventis, allowing the claims to move closer to trial.
Use of Plavix and Stomach Drugs Ups Risk of Death and Hospitalization
Although Plavix is prescribed to reduce the risk of heart attacks, new research suggests that when the anti-clotting drug is taken together with Nexium, Prilosec or other similar stomach medications to prevent gastrointestinal bleeding, users face an increased risk of death or being readmitted to the hospital with heart problems.
FDA Reviewing Side Effects of Plavix with Prilosec and Other Drugs
The FDA has issued an Early Communication to notify healthcare providers that they are investigating the safety of Plavix and whether the drug may be less effective in patients who are also taking heartburn drugs like Prilosec to combat the gastrointestinal side effects of Plavix.
Plavix Ineffectiveness for Some May Lead FDA to Update Drug Label
Following new research which suggests Plavix may be ineffective in as many as 30% of heart patients with certain genetic factors, the FDA is considering updates to the drug’s warning label.
Combining Plavix and Heart Burn Drugs for Stent Patients May Increase Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
According to new research presented yesterday at an American Heart Association conference, cardiac stent patients who are prescribed Plavix together with a heart burn drug like Nexium, may face an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and other potentially life-threatening events.
