2013

Data recently brought to light has led the Food and Drug Administration to issue a warning about Hydroxyethyl Starch Solutions.  The product, which is designed to increase plasma in persons suffering from hypovolemia, could reportedly create adverse circumstances if the recipient is an adult who is critically ill.  Specifically, such persons could sustain renal impairment… read more

Have you noticed an increase in the number of people with red eyes sneezing and constantly wiping their noses?  As people who suffer from severe allergies can attest, allergy season is in full effect, and those who experience reactions to pet dander, pollen in the air, and anything else will reach for an antihistamine in… read more

In December of last year, new regulations from the Food and Drug Administration regarding sunscreens came into effect.  No longer can a product make claims that it’s waterproof or that it can last for more than two hours without additional application.  And if a sunscreen doesn’t protect users from both UVA and UVB rays (known… read more

A news release finds the Food and Drug Administration warning pregnant women to take the proper precautions when it comes to medication.  The agency explains that drugs that might be alright to take pre-pregnancy could prove to be dangerous to either you or your unborn child during a pregnancy. Instead of taking to the wilds… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a communication warning consumers about the deleterious side effects that could be presented if they take Samsca for too long.  The drug, which is typically taken by those suffering from euvolemic and hypervolemic hyponatremia, will receive a new label detailing the potential threat posed when a user takes… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a report focused on a startling side effect that can occur when a patient takes Potiga, an anti-seizure drug.  Meant to be used by adults, the medication apparently has the potential to turn an individual’s skin a blue hue.  This tends to occur in the fingernails and lips… read more

Spurred on by a wave of reports alleging injurious circumstances in conjunction with a substance known as DMAA (or dimethylamylamine), the Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to consumers about the stimulant.  They’re also attempting to use this particular incident as a means to explain the difficulties of overseeing the safety of dietary… read more

The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors and patients of the recently discovered increased risk of irregular heart rhythm that could confront users of azithromycin.  Known more commonly as Zmax or Zithromax, two studies recently turned up an issue wherein the heart’s electrical activity could experience abnormality leading to the aforementioned rhythm issue, which… read more

Latex allergies are far more prevalent than many people might realize.  In fact, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration figures that as much as 6% of the population is allergic to latex.  This number actually increases when looking at the healthcare industry, where up to 12% of people could have a sensitivity to the substance…. read more

The Food and Drug Administration has grown concerned that patients aren’t taken warnings about a certain Hepatitis C treatment seriously enough.  Because of that, they have issued a more severe warning about the issue which has already led some patients to experience fatal side effects. The drug in question is known as Incivek, a Hepatitis… read more

If a drug claim sounds too good to be true, chances are that it is too good to be true.  The rise of the internet, email, and social media has ushered in rampant marketing of fraudulent medications that have not received the approval of the Food and Drug Administration, and many consumers get taken in… read more

The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers and healthcare professionals of the dangers posed by a drug meant to treat anemia in those adult persons going through dialysis.  If you fall into this category, then it’s imperative that you read on to learn more about the hazard posed by the drug. The recall being… read more