Invokana Ketoacidosis
What’s the Problem? On May 15, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning regarding a potential increased risk of diabetic ketoacidosis associated with Invokana and other SGLT2 inhibitor diabetes drugs. The alert followed reports of at least 20 patients who developed the condition between March 2013 and April 2014 after taking […]
Clinical Trial Finds Increased Risk of Amputations with Invokana On May 19, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert informing the public of a potential increased risk of foot, leg and toe amputations associated with canagliflozin (the active ingredient in Invokana). FDA issued the warning after analyzing the interim results […]
Update: FDA Requires Boxed Warning on Amputation Risk with Invokana May 16, 2017 – Based on the final results of 2 long-term clinical trials, FDA has concluded that type 2 diabetes patients who take Invokana or Invokamet are twice as likely to have their foot or toe amputated. As a result of these findings, the […]
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What is Baby Powder? Baby powder is an astringent powder used for preventing diaper rash, as a deodorant, and for feminine hygiene purposes. It may be composed of talc (in which case it is known as talcum powder) or cornstarch. Talc is made of magnesium, silicon and oxygen, which absorb moisture and help reduce friction, […]
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 baby powder cases nationwide and you can contact them below. To […]
Update: J&J Ordered to Pay $110 Million in 5th St. Louis Talc Cancer Lawsuit May 5, 2017 – A Missouri state court jury has awarded more than $110 million to a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer after using Johnson’s Baby Powder and Shower-to-Shower body powder for decades, according to the Los Angeles Times. […]
What is Taxotere? Taxotere (generic: docetaxel) is a chemotherapy medication used to fight various types of cancer including breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer and stomach cancer. The drug works by interfering with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Taxotere is made by Sanofi-Aventis, and was first approved by the U.S. […]
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 Taxotere cases nationwide and you can contact them below. To learn […]
Update: Court Overseeing Taxotere MDL Convenes “Science Day” March 31, 2017 – The court overseeing the Taxotere litigation in the Eastern District of Louisiana will hold a “Science Day” on May 3 to discuss medical and scientific issues related to the litigation. The event is intended to provide a sort of tutorial so that the […]