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• Aranesp Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Warning Issued By Canadian Health Officials

  May 19, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  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.

• For-Profit Dialysis Centers May Have Ignored Anemia Drug Warnings: Study

  May 17, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Even after the FDA warned that anemia drugs like Aranesp, Epogen and Procrit could increase the risk of death among...

• Aranesp Fails to Help Heart Failure Patients in Clinical Trial

  January 21, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  The anemia drug Aranesp, known generically as darbepoetin alfa, failed in clinical trials to treat heart failure and led to...

• Aranesp Settlement Results in $762M Payment by Amgen

  December 19, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  Amgen has agreed to pay $762 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit and criminal charges this week, which allege that...

• Drug Maker Overhyped, Oversold Anemia Meds: Report

  July 24, 2012

  Ricky Allen

  Three popular anemia drugs, Epogen, Procrit and Aranesp, may be far less effective, and far more dangerous, than their manufacturer...

• Epogen, Aranesp Misuse Rampant: Study

  August 10, 2011

  Staff Writers

  According to the findings of a new study, Anemia drugs like Epogen and Aranesp, are being widely misused.

• Aranesp, Procrit and Epogen Health Risks Call For Lower Doses: FDA

  June 27, 2011

  Staff Writers

  The increased risk of heart problems, strokes and death from Aranesp, Procrit and Epogen has led federal health regulators to...

• Epogen, Procrit May Increase Heart Attack Damage: Study

  May 17, 2011

  Staff Writers

  The findings of recent research suggest that using the anemia drugs Epogen and Procrit following a heart attack is not...

• Use of Anemia Drugs for Kidney Failure Supported by FDA Panel

  October 19, 2010

  Staff Writers

  Despite a potential risk of stroke associated with the use of Aranesp, Procrit and Epogen, an FDA advisory panel has...

• Anemia Drugs Increase Risk of Heart Problems, Death in Some Cases: Study

  September 20, 2010

  Staff Writers

  The findings of a new study indicate that people with chronic kidney disease and diabetes who respond poorly to certain...