As per the US Food and Drug Administration, the drugs used for treatment of symptoms of dry mouth in patients with Sjogren's Syndrome ‘failed stability specifications’.
Majority of Drug Recalls in US Over Last Ten Years Involved Dietary Supplements
Over half of major drug recalls in the United States over the past decade involved dietary supplements that contained unapproved ingredients.
Over half of major drug recalls in the United States over the past decade involved dietary supplements that contained unapproved ingredients.
The recall of the product in 30 mg strength in 100 and 500 count bottles, was initiated by the company on August 17.
It has been classified as a 'Class-II recall' which FDA defined as "a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote".
Drug Recalled Over Suspected Meningitis Outbreak in US
The FDA has ordered recall of contaminated injectable medications suspected to a deadly outbreak of meningitis.
The FDA has ordered recall of contaminated injectable medications suspected to a deadly outbreak of meningitis.
Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's white blood cells destroy the exocrine glands, specifically the salivary and lacrimal glands, that produce saliva and tears respectively.
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US-Based Pharmaceutical Company Issues Voluntary Recall Of Hypertension Drugs
Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets 25 mg 1000-count bottle was contaminated with another tablet, which could cause bleeding and bruising if a patient takes it unknowingly.
Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets 25 mg 1000-count bottle was contaminated with another tablet, which could cause bleeding and bruising if a patient takes it unknowingly.
Source-PTI
More Money Spent on Research, Still Fewer New Drugs Approved: NIH Study
Among the multiple reasons suspected for the stall in medical progress could be too much focus on getting published in journals and excessive red tape and regulation.
Among the multiple reasons suspected for the stall in medical progress could be too much focus on getting published in journals and excessive red tape and regulation.
