Lipitor Lawsuit
What is Lipitor? Lipitor (generic: atorvastatin calcium) belongs to a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or “statins” that work by reducing levels of “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of “good” cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL). The drug is used to treat high cholesterol […]
What is Avelox? Avelox (generic: moxifloxacin) belongs to a class of antibiotic medications called fluoroquinolones that are used to a variety of bacterial infections. The drug works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Avelox is manufactured by Merck, and was approved by the FDA in December 1999. What Do Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Treat? Some of the […]
Get Help Now Prescription Drug Journal is sponsored by Schmidt & Clark, LLP. The law firm firm is recognized as “One of The Nation’s Leading Law Firms” and has been helping America’s injured individuals and families since 1992. Schmidt & Clark, LLP is handling Avelox cases nationwide and you can contact them below. To learn […]
What is Avelox? Avelox (generic: moxifloxacin) belongs to a group of antibiotic medications called fluoroquinolones that work by fighting bacteria in the body. The drug is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, as well as for the treatment and prevention of plague. Avelox is made by Merck & Co., and was approved by […]
What is Xarelto? Xarelto (generic: rivaroxaban) is an anticoagulant medication used to prevent blood clots and strokes. Although classified as a “blood-thinner,” Xarelto actually works by preventing a natural blood component, called factor Xa, from forming clots. It does not make your blood thinner. What’s the Problem? The main concern with Xarelto is that it […]
Get Help Now Prescription Drug Journal is sponsored by Schmidt & Clark, LLP. The law firm firm is recognized as “One of The Nation’s Leading Law Firms” and has been helping America’s injured individuals and families since 1992. Schmidt & Clark, LLP is handling Xarelto cases nationwide and you can contact them below. To learn […]
Update: First Xarelto Trial Kicks Off in New Orleans April 24, 2017 – The first of 4 bellwether trials alleging bleeding side effects from Xarelto is now underway in Louisiana federal court. The complaint was filed by Joseph Boudreaux, who claims he experienced severe internal bleeding less than a month after taking Xarelto for the […]
What is Vimovo? Vimovo is a combination drug used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis when there is a high risk for stomach bleeding/ulcer. It contains naproxen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and esomeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medication that helps prevent ulcers by reducing the amount of acid […]
Get Help Now Prescription Drug Journal is sponsored by Schmidt & Clark, LLP. The law firm firm is recognized as “One of The Nation’s Leading Law Firms” and has been helping America’s injured individuals and families since 1992. Schmidt & Clark, LLP is handling Vimovo cases nationwide and you can contact them below. To learn […]
Update: Study Finds Increased Risk of Death with PPI Heartburn Medications July 5, 2017 – Proton pump inhibitors have been linked to a 25% greater risk of death compared to patients who took H2 blockers, according to a study published Monday in BMJ. The study also found that PPI use was linked to a 15% […]