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The psoriasis drug Raptiva’s side effects could lead to serious and potentially life-threatening infections, including the rare brain disease progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). A Raptiva recall was issued because the risk of developing this deadly infection outweighs the benefits provided by the drug.
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Tysabri Side Effects Linked to 9th PML Infection Case
A new case of a rare, often lethal, brain infection has been linked to the multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri, making it the ninth case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) infection potentially caused by side effects of Tysabri since the drug was put back on the market in July 2006.
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).
Raptiva Infection Lawsuit Filed in California After Recall
A complaint was filed last week in California on behalf of a three psoriasis patients who allegedly suffered serious side effects of Raptiva. The lawsuit was filed on April 9, 2009, the day after Genentech announced that they were issuing a Raptiva recall in the United States due to an increased risk of infections [...]
Raptiva Infection Side Effects Lead to Recall in U.S.
Genentech, Inc. has issued a Raptiva recall in the United States as a result of side effects which could cause a rare, but often fatal, brain infection that attacks the central nervous system, known as progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).
Raptiva Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy Reports Leads to FDA Advisory
The FDA has issued a Public Health Advisory about the side effects of Raptiva, which could cause a rare, but often fatal, brain infection known as Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML). New cases of PML have been reported among users of the psoriasis drug, and regulators are now reviewing whether the risks outweigh the benefits of [...]
FDA Adds Raptiva Black Box Warning About Serious Infections
The FDA is adding a new “black box” warning to the psoriasis drug Raptiva. Side effects could include an increased risk of potentially life-threatening infections, including the brain disease progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).
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