165 results

• Multaq Lawsuit Filed Over Failure to Warn About Liver Injury Risks

  January 29, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Several plaintiffs have filed a Multaq lawsuit against the manufacturer, saying that the drug caused liver damage and heart problems.

• Nitrates Given To Heart Patients May Increase Cardiovascular Problems: Study

  December 15, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study indicate that nitrates can decrease activity, thus increasing heart risks, when given to heart failure patients suffering from chest pains.

• Onglyza Lawsuit Alleges Side Effects Caused Heart Failure, Death

  November 6, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A Chicago woman is suing AstraZeneca over the death of her mother, saying the side effects of the diabetes drug Onglyza caused her to suffer heart failure.

• Onglyza Risks Lead Express Scripts to Drop Drug from 2016 Formulary

  August 5, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Onglyza and several other drugs have been dropped from Express Scripts insurance coverage lists due to health concerns and the presence of safer, affordable alternatives.

• Hospitalization Risk from Onglyza Heart Failure Questioned in New Study

  August 3, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study claiming Onglyza does not cause heart failure are in contrast to findings by a panel of FDA experts who want new warnings placed on the drug.

• Health Problems Linked to Invokana, Farxiga, Onglyza, Nesina in Adverse Event Reports

  June 29, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Some diabetes drugs unexpected linked to heart failure risks, new report finds.

• HeartWare Ventricular Assist System Recall: Bent Pins Could Lead To Death

  June 17, 2015

  Russell Maas

  HeartWare is recalling hundreds of ventricular assist systems because connector pins can become bent, creating a risk of serious injury or death for patients.

• Another Study Highlights Link Between Digoxin and Death Risk

  June 2, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that the heart drug digoxin can significantly increase the risk of death among heart patients, especially those suffering from atrial fibrillation.

• Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) Linked to Risk of Cognitive Problems: Study

  May 4, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests that heart implants like the HeartMate II may cause a decline in mental functioning and memory in older patients.

• Onglyza Heart Failure Warnings Should Be Added, FDA Advisors Say

  April 16, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  An FDA advisory committee is calling on the agency to add new warning labels to the diabetes drug Onglyza, including warnings of risks of heart failure and death.