FDA urges more caution over TNF blocker infections
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By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US health regulators ordered stronger warnings for prescription drugs to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and other conditions on Thursday after dozens of patients contracted severe fungal infections...
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September 5th, 2008 · No Comments Washington (OTL) - The FDA has come out and ordered stronger warnings to be added to arthritis and autoimmune drugs from major companies. The stronger warnings need to be placed on arthritis and autoimmune drugs from Amgen, Wyeth, and Johnson & Johnson. This comes after fungal infections linked to the drugs have resulted in nearly 50 deaths. The FDA posted the new warnings on their site, showing that they pose a major risk for fungal infections. They found in a recent study that 241 patients have developed histoplasmosis, with 45 dying from an infection. The FDA wants the black box warnings to be stronger, showing more information for doctors and patients. Tags: Health Source: OverTheLimit.info
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