Defective Drugs

Patients in Texas often rely on necessary medicine to manage chronic conditions. Without it, their quality of life could drastically decrease, or, in extreme cases, they could die. It is also crucial that their medicine works as it is meant to as defective drugs can...

The vast majority of drugs sold to consumers here in Texas are safe to use. However, when defective drugs occasionally make it to market, people may get sick, injured or even lose their lives. The Food and Drug Administration exists to try and protect people from...

When people here in Texas receive a prescription from a medical professional, they trust that it is safe to use. Most drugs do exactly what they are meant to do and help patients with whatever illness or medical condition they may have. Unfortunately, other drugs may...

When patients here in Texas are prescribed medicine from their doctors, they trust that it is safe to consume. However, there are times when even the doctor may not realize that the medication may be harmful to patients. Defective drugs can have serious...

Many corporations in Texas and across the country are prone to success because of their commitments to the bottom line. Many drug manufacturing companies are definitely not immune to this type of focus as a priority in the integral function of their businesses....

According to CNN, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been investigating a class of drugs known as angiotensin II receptor blockers, which are prescribed to people with high blood pressure. It's believed that these drugs contain contaminants...

Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of medications that are prescribed to treat problems with depression and anxiety. While they are effective in many cases, they're also associated with a wide range of side effects. Some of these side effects can...

According to CNN, the search for contaminated blood pressure drugs continues even after initial recalls. These drugs, which are angiotensin II receptor blockers, have been found to contain a substance known as NDMA. While normally an ingredient in rocket...

When faced with an expired drug, many people wonder whether it's necessary to discard the medication. After all, medicine can be expensive and you might not use all of it before it reaches its date of expiration. In this case, Harvard Health Publishing offers the...

If you are taking any medication in Texas, it is important to be aware of any safety concerns surrounding the meds. If you find out there is a recall on some drug you have, you may wonder what exactly you should do.The FDA or the drug manufacturer itself can recall a...