Aranesp Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Warning Issued By Canadian Health Officials
The anemia drug Aranesp appears to be linked to cases of severe and potentially life-threatening skin reactions, according to a new warning by Canadian health officials.
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For-Profit Dialysis Centers May Have Ignored Anemia Drug Warnings: Study
Even after the FDA warned that anemia drugs like Aranesp, Epogen and Procrit could increase the risk of death among patients, for-profit dialysis centers continued to use them more than…
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Aranesp Fails to Help Heart Failure Patients in Clinical Trial
The anemia drug Aranesp, known generically as darbepoetin alfa, failed in clinical trials to treat heart failure and led to some participants experiencing serious adverse side effects, according to recent…
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Aranesp Settlement Results in $762M Payment by Amgen
Amgen has agreed to pay $762 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit and criminal charges this week, which allege that the drug maker illegally promoted their anemia medications Aranesp and…
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Drug Maker Overhyped, Oversold Anemia Meds: Report
Three popular anemia drugs, Epogen, Procrit and Aranesp, may be far less effective, and far more dangerous, than their manufacturer led the public and experts to believe, according to an…
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Epogen, Aranesp Misuse Rampant: Study
According to the findings of a new study, Anemia drugs like Epogen and Aranesp, are being widely misused.
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Aranesp, Procrit and Epogen Health Risks Call For Lower Doses: FDA
The increased risk of heart problems, strokes and death from Aranesp, Procrit and Epogen has led federal health regulators to urge doctors to be cautious with certain users of the…
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Epogen, Procrit May Increase Heart Attack Damage: Study
The findings of recent research suggest that using the anemia drugs Epogen and Procrit following a heart attack is not only ineffective, but may cause further heart damage.
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Use of Anemia Drugs for Kidney Failure Supported by FDA Panel
Despite a potential risk of stroke associated with the use of Aranesp, Procrit and Epogen, an FDA advisory panel has indicated that the anemia drugs are safe to use to…
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Anemia Drugs Increase Risk of Heart Problems, Death in Some Cases: Study
The findings of a new study indicate that people with chronic kidney disease and diabetes who respond poorly to certain anemia drugs may face an increased risk of cardiovascular problems…
