ISMP Warns of Errors Involving “Depo”-Style Injection Drugs
The ISMP warns of frequent medication errors between Depo-style injection drugs, such as Depo-Provera, Depo-Testosterone and Depo-Medrol which have resulted in adverse events for patients.
Tag Archives: Depo-Testosterone
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Lawsuits Over Testosterone Generic Drugs Survive Pre-emption for Fraudulent Off-Label Marketing
A federal judge has ruled that plaintiffs can continue to pursue off-label marketing claims against generic testosterone drug manufacturers, even though failure to warn claims are preempted.
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Generic Testosterone Drug Lawsuits Dismissed Based on Federal Preemption
Heart attack and stroke lawsuits filed against the makers of generic testosterone drugs have been dismissed on preemption grounds, including claims against Depo-Testosterone and Testopel, which some plaintiffs argue are…
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Testosterone Therapy Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Among Healthy Men Questioned in New Study
The findings of a new study indicate no link between testosterone drugs and cardiovascular risks, adding to the conflicting number of studies over the safety of the popular men's medications.
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Many Continuing Medical Education Teachers Pushing Testosterone Treatment Paid by Manufacturers: Report
An investigative report has found that doctors paid by pharmaceutical companies are using educational courses to promote heavier use of testosterone drugs.
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Testosterone Medication Lawsuits Continue to Move Forward As Number of Cases Grow
Testosterone manufacturers face more than 2,700 lawsuits over claims of heart attacks, strokes and sudden death in federal courts, and a judge has ordered AbbVie to provide clinical trial and…
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Lawyers Reappointed to Leadership Roles in Testosterone Therapy MDL
The U.S. District Judge presiding over the federal testosterone therapy litigation has re-appointed a group of plaintiffs' lawyers to continue serving in leadership roles in the MDL, as a number…
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Testosterone Heart Risks Evaluated Between Gels, Injections, Patches in Recent Study
Some types of testosterone replacement therapy may put men more at risk of heart attack than others, according to the findings of a new study.
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Low Testosterone Drug Lawsuits Reach 2,000 in MDL
A status conference will be held today before the U.S. District Judge presiding over nearly 2,000 testosterone drug lawsuits.
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High Testosterone Levels Increases Risk of Enlarged Prostate: Study
A new study finds that high levels of testosterone correlate with larger prostates, with researchers finding implications in the use of low-T drugs.
