Vitamin C Supplements Linked to Kidney Stones in Men: Study
New research has linked the use of vitamin C supplements among men to a higher risk of forming kidney stones.
Tag Archives: Kidney
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Fresenius Dialysis Problems Result in Granuflo, NaturaLyte Recall
The largest dialysis company in the nation, Fresenius Medical Care, may have failed to adequately warn doctors that its Naturalyte and Granuflo Acid Concentrate products could cause heart attacks and…
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FDA Warns of Hemodialysis Dosing Errors
Federal drug regulators are warning health care providers to be more careful when prescribing drugs for dialysis patients, following reports of dosing errors during hemodialysis using dialysate concentrates containing acetic…
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Combination of Tekturna, Other Hypertension Drugs Gets FDA Warning
Federal health officials warn that the blood pressure drug Tekturna and similar medications should not be given to diabetics or patients with kidney problems in combination with drugs known as…
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Magnevist MRI Contrast Agent May Cause Hypersensitivity Reactions: FDA
Federal drug regulators are warning that some patients may have a hypersensitivity to Magnevist, an MRI contrast solution used to improve the outcome of MRI scans.
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Pradaxa Warnings Updated in Canada for Those With Kidney Problems
Canadian health officials have added new label warnings to the blood thinner Pradaxa, known there as Pradax, indicating the risk of bleeding events may be increased among individuals with kidney…
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Plavix Side Effects May Outweigh Benefits for Kidney Patients: Study
A new study raises serious questions about the benefits of using the blood thinner Plavix to help people with chronic kidney disease avoid suffering a heart attack.
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Statins Used with HIV and Hep C Drugs Could Lead to Kidney Failure, Death
U.S. drug regulators are warning that the use of cholesterol-lowering drugs like Crestor, Lipitor and Zocor, along with drugs used to combat HIV and hepatitis C could increase the risk…
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Tekturna Kidney Damage Warning Added to Labels in Europe
European drug regulators are calling for new kidney damage warnings for Tekturna and other drugs containing the active ingredient aliskiren.
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Treanda Recall Issued Due to Particulate Matter Contamination
One lot of the leukemia drug Treanda has been recalled after glass fragments were found in a vial.