10 US Prescription Drugs Recognized to be Dangerous
The more you learn about prescription drugs in America, the more amazing things you will find. First, pharmaceutical companies are ranked 5 among the richest companies. This is due to the fact that recipes in America are the most expensive than anywhere else in the world, writes Sheat sheet.
In addition, pharmaceutical companies spend money lobbying their interests in the Capitol. You may have noticed that drugs are being released on the market that cause serious allergic (sometimes fatal) reactions in people.
According to the FDA, the reaction to some drugs in 90% cases was severe, more than 25 000 negative reactions to the 1 drug. Below is a list of 10 Dangerous American Prescription Drugs.
- Cytoxan Generic Name: Cyclophosphamide
Percentage of "serious" reactions: 97%
With Cytoxan for cancer, consumers are at risk of infection. Among 33 128 serious reactions recorded in the period from 2004-2015 year, 97% fell into the category of "serious" reactions. Among the reactions were fever, nausea, pneumonia and others. - Omnipred, Pediapred
Generic Name: Prednisolone
Percentage of "serious" reactions: 96%
When using this medication, patients experienced drastic changes in body temperature. Of the 43, 323 serious reactions, 10% included fever or pneumonia. - Avastin
Generic Name: Bevacizumab
Percentage of "serious" reactions: 96%
It is reported that due to the use Avastin 5 493 deaths were reported. - Rituxan
Generic Name: Rituximab
Percentage of "serious" reactions: 96%
More than 96% of 31 157 registered reactions as a result of the use of the drug were considered serious, more than 2300 cases were fatal. - Clorazil, FazaClo
Generic Name: Clozapine
Percentage of "serious" reactions: 95%
With this drug, doctors hope to help patients with schizophrenia and suicidal tendencies. However, from 29 500, serious reactions have been reported for 2 799 deaths. - Decadron / Dexpak / Zema-Pak
Generic Name: Dexamethasone
Percentage of "serious" reactions: 93,5%
One of the main requirements for the use of these drugs - to refrain from alcohol. If this condition is difficult to comply with, it is better to find other ways to treat asthma and skin diseases. - Reclast Zometa
Generic Name: zoledronic acid
Percentage of "serious" reactions: 93%
Zoledronic acid is prescribed for the treatment of osteoporosis, Paget's disease and bone cancer. Over 12 years of research conducted HealthGrove, It turned out that 93% of drug use cases or more than 38 000 reactions were serious.
- Protopic
Generic Name: Tacrolimus
Percentage of "serious" reactions: 92%
Protopic in the form of ointment is prescribed for the treatment of moderate to severe eczema. From 2004 to 2015, the year almost 28 000 reactions to this drug were considered serious. Among the common reactions were revealed fever, burning or itching of the skin. The drug also caused acne, swelling or infection of the hair follicles or headache.
- Remicade
Generic Name: Infliximab
Percentage of "serious" reactions: 91,3%
The drug is used to treat Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Over 12 years of research, 68 167 cases of serious adverse reactions to the drug have been identified. Most of the side effects were associated with an infusion, difficulty breathing, nausea and fever.
- Reglan
Generic Name: Metoclopramide
Percentage of "serious" reactions: 91%
This drug is prescribed to treat severe cases of heartburn. Of the 35 adverse reactions, 000 were reported to be serious. The most common reactions were: involuntary movements - such as rapid blinking, muscle spasms and distorted facial expressions.
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