19 results

• Multiple Sclerosis Drug Copaxone Gets FDA “Black Box Warning” After Deaths, Allergic Reactions

  January 23, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has added new Black Box warnings to the MS drug Copaxone and its generic version, Glatopa, following dozens of reports of anaphylaxis, including six patient deaths.

• MRI Contrast Dye Allergic Reaction Wrongful Death Lawsuit Ends in $2M Settlement

  November 14, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The family of a woman who died of an allergic reaction to gadolinium-based MRI contrast dye has reached a $2 million settlement agreement with a group of Iowa doctors.

• FDA Warns of Anaphylaxis Risk Linked to False Negatives from Certain Food Allergy Skin Tests

  March 6, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns that some extracts used in allergy tests may result in false negative results, putting individuals at risk of serious anaphylaxis reactions.

• NSAID Hypersensitivity Frequently Seen in Children, Study Warns

  October 3, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds a high rate of hypersensitivity in children to drugs like Motrin, Aleve and aspirin.

• IV Iron Treatments Linked To Anaphylaxis Risk: Study

  March 31, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds some IV iron supplements may carry a higher than normal risk of anaphylaxis reactions.

• Gadolinium-Based MRI Contrast Agents Linked To Hypersensitivity Reactions: Study

  February 23, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links gadolinium-based contrast agents to hypersensitivity reactions which can sometimes be life-threatening.

• Class Action Lawsuit Over EpiPen Pricing, Kickbacks Allowed to Proceed

  January 25, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  Mylan must face a class action lawsuit over claims of price-fixing and bribery after a federal judge refused to dismiss their claims.

• EpiPen Problems May Lead To Premature Device Activation, FDA Warns

  March 26, 2020

  Russell Maas

  Mylan and the FDA warn that EpiPens may go off prematurely if they experience sideways pressure, and in some cases may become stuck in their carriers.

• New Flu And Migraine Drugs Approved By FDA On Scant Scientific Data, Raising Concerns: Report

  August 21, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  New flu and migraine drugs may have unexpected side effects due to minimal clinical trial testing, according to a new report.

• EpiPen Auto-Injectors May Get Stuck In Carrier Tube, FDA Warns

  November 5, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Mylan and the FDA warn that some EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. Auto-Injectors may jam due to problems with the label, preventing potentially life-saving epinephrine during a severe allergic reaction.