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• Andexxa Blood Clot Risks Lead to FDA Questions Regarding Safety of the Reversal Agent for Xarelto, Eliquis

  November 21, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Safety concerns linked to Andexxa, the reversal agent for newer blood thinners like Xarelto and Eliquis, will be discussed at an FDA advisory panel meeting today, after postmarketing studies indicated the drug doubled the risks of blood clots and death.

• Reducing Reliance on Nexium, Prilosec, Similar Drugs Not Only Saves Money, But Study Indicates It Will Do No Harm

  April 15, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicate programs to reduce the overuse of drugs like Nexium and Prilosec are cost-effective, while neither increasing nor decreasing risks to patients.

• Study Suggests COVID-19 Vaccine May Increase Risk of Myocarditis, Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Other Side Effects

  February 20, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study reveals a slight heart risk linked to COVID-19 vaccines, but warn those pale in comparison to the risks of the actual coronavirus.

• Nexium, Prilosec Settlement Reached To Resolve Kidney Damage Lawsuits Against AstraZeneca

  October 4, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  AstraZeneca will pay $425 million to resolve 11,000 claims of kidney damage in a Nexium, Prilosec settlement agreement announced this week.

• Trial Dates for Lawsuits Over Nexium, Prilosec Kidney Damage Pushed Back to October 2023

  July 28, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has rescheduled bellwether trials involving lawsuits over Nexium and Prilosec kidney damage to begin in October.

• First Bellwether Trial For Nexium Lawsuit Rescheduled To Begin June 5, 2023

  March 3, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The first Nexium lawsuit to serve as a bellwether trial has been delayed again, until June 5.

• Nexium Kidney Damage Bellwether Trial Pushed Back to March 2023, Amid Settlement Talks

  October 19, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The first Nexium kidney damage bellwether trial has been pushed back from November 14 to at least March 1, 2023.

• Nexium, Prilosec Settlement Conferences Ordered In Advance of Approaching Trials Over Kidney Side Effects

  September 23, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has ordered parties involved in Nexium and Prilosec kidney damage lawsuits to participate in settlement negotiations over the next several weeks.

• Pretrial Scheduling Order Outlines Deadlines for Nexium Kidney Damage Lawsuit Heading to Trial This Fall

  August 11, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has issued a pretrial scheduling order setting the first Nexium kidney damage lawsuit to go before a jury in November.

• Nexium Lawsuit Over Kidney Disease Diagnosis Should Be Cleared for First Bellwether Trial in November 2022: Special Master

  July 27, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A special master recommends Nexium bellwether trials involving claims of kidney injury proceed in November.