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• Aloprim, Zyloprim Should Be Stopped at First Sign of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Study Warns

  July 29, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A review of cases of Aloprim and Zyloprim-initiated Stevens-Johnson Syndrome results in researchers urging doctors to remove patients from the gout drugs immediately at the first sign of hypersensitivity.

• MRI Contrast Dye Allergic Reaction Wrongful Death Lawsuit Ends in $2M Settlement

  November 14, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The family of a woman who died of an allergic reaction to gadolinium-based MRI contrast dye has reached a $2 million settlement agreement with a group of Iowa doctors.

• FDA Issues Guidance on Preparing Beta-Lactam Antibiotics, Which are Linked to Severe Allergic Reactions

  November 28, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has issued guidance on compounding Beta-lactam safely due to an antibiotics shortage, focused on preventing cross-contamination which could result in severe allergic reactions

• NSAID Hypersensitivity Frequently Seen in Children, Study Warns

  October 3, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds a high rate of hypersensitivity in children to drugs like Motrin, Aleve and aspirin.

• Gadolinium-Based MRI Contrast Agents Linked To Hypersensitivity Reactions: Study

  February 23, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links gadolinium-based contrast agents to hypersensitivity reactions which can sometimes be life-threatening.

• Antibiotics, Anticonvulsants and NSAIDs Among Most Common Causes For Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Study

  September 8, 2021

  Russell Maas

  A new study identifies antibiotics, anticonvulsants as NSAIDs as the drugs most commonly linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome skin reactions.

• FDA Concerned Over Possible Hypersensitivity Linked to Addyi Side Effects

  July 16, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA reports it is considering regulatory action following reports of hypersensitivity reactions to the female libido pill Addyi.

• FDA Releases Plan For Better Labeling of Medical Devices

  July 9, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is seeking input on how it can improve medical implant labeling to warn patients of potential adverse reactions to the materials used in those devices, following problems with the Essure birth control implant and metal-on-metal hips.

• Nexium, Prilosec, Similar Heartburn Drugs Linked To Potentially Fatal Skin Reactions: Study

  December 14, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Nexium and similar heartburn drugs can cause delayed hypersensitivity reactions which can be fatal, according to a new study.

• Beovu Vision Problems May Be Linked To Delayed Hypersensitivity Reaction, Case Report Suggests

  November 25, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A case study warns Beovu vision loss may be linked to a delayed hypersensitivity reaction in certain patients.