Showing posts with label Antiplatelet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Antiplatelet. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Stent & Antiplatelet


KP Wellness

2:32 PM  -  Public
KP Wellness originally shared this post:
Expensive, newer stents not better for all patients -
(Reuters Health) - Many heart patients get newer, pricey stents inserted during artery-clearing procedures, even if it's not clear they'd be worse off with more basic models, a new study suggests.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/09/us-stents-patients-idUSBRE86817B20120709

KP Wellness

2:29 PM  -  Public
In the first two years after implantation, cobalt-chromium everolimus-eluting stents (Xience) have lower rates of stent thrombosis than do bare-metal stents, a meta-analysis showed.
MedPage Today originally shared this post:
Medical News:Thrombosis Risk Lower with Xience Stent - in Cardiovascular, PCI from MedPage Today »
In the first two years after implantation, cobalt-chromium everolimus-eluting stents (Xience) have lower rates of stent thrombosis than do bare-metal stents, a meta-analysis showed. At one year, the r... 

KP Wellness

2:28 PM  -  Public
Rich Thoma originally shared this post:
FDA advisory committee has voted 11-0 to endorse the first-ever drug-eluting stent for treatment of symptomatic peripheral arterial disease, agreeing unanimously that the Zilver PTX stent appears safe and effective.

The vote came at the end of Thursday's meeting of the FDA's Circulatory System Devices Advisory Committee. The FDA does not have to follow the advice of its advisory committees, but it often does.

If approved, the Zilver PTX stent, which was developed by Cook Medical, will be the first drug-eluting stent approved for treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that affects roughly 30 million people annually.
Medical News: FDA Device Panel Gives Nod to New Stent for PAD - in Cardiovascular, Peripheral Artery Disease from MedPage Today »
GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- An FDA advisory committee has voted 11-0 to endorse the first-ever drug-eluting stent for treatment of symptomatic peripheral arterial disease, agreeing unanimously that the Zilve... 

KP Wellness

2:26 PM  -  Public
"When a patient's leaving the hospital, it's really important for not just the patient but the family...to understand what they had done and what they need to know about the disease and their medication."

under 10 percent of patients were readmitted to the hospital within the month afterward with heart-related or other complications.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/28/us-stents-idUSTRE7AR2F620111128
Smart Cardiovascular Savings originally shared this post:
One in 10 stent patients readmitted within a month:
#heart #stent
One in 10 stent patients readmitted within a month »
One out of every 10 people who get a stent inserted to open up blocked arteries ends up back in the hospital within 30 days, suggests a new study th 
Guidelines from the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association call for at least 12 months of dual antiplatelet therapy after stenting, and those from the ESC call for six to 12 months. Both documents are based on registry data, resulting in uncertainty.
http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ESCCongress/28278
Smart Cardiovascular Savings originally shared this post:
Stent patients may not need more than 6 months of Plavix/aspirin:
#plavix #aspirin
Medical News: ESC: Longer May Not Be Better for Dual Antiplatelet Regimen - in Meeting Coverage, ESC from MedPage Today »
PARIS -- Among patients who undergo revascularization using stents, prolonging dual antiplatelet therapy beyond six months may not be beneficial, the randomized PRODIGY trial showed. 

KP Wellness

2:18 PM  -  Public
Both stents use the same combination of drug (zotarolimus) and polymer (BioLinx), but the Resolute Integrity is more flexible than the Resolute. This can be especially important for diabetic patients whose coronary arteries tend to be narrower than those in patients without diabetes.
OS. MAIAS DE EÇA originally shared this post:
Drug-Eluting Stent Approved for Diabetics »
The FDA has approved the Resolute Integrity drug-eluting stent (DES), the first such stent to carry an indication for use in diabetics with coronary artery disease, according to a statement from the m... 

KP Wellness

2:16 PM  -  Public
Rich Thoma originally shared this post:
FDA advisory committee has voted 11-0 to endorse the first-ever drug-eluting stent for treatment of symptomatic peripheral arterial disease, agreeing unanimously that the Zilver PTX stent appears safe and effective.

The vote came at the end of Thursday's meeting of the FDA's Circulatory System Devices Advisory Committee. The FDA does not have to follow the advice of its advisory committees, but it often does.

If approved, the Zilver PTX stent, which was developed by Cook Medical, will be the first drug-eluting stent approved for treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that affects roughly 30 million people annually.
Medical News: FDA Device Panel Gives Nod to New Stent for PAD - in Cardiovascular, Peripheral Artery Disease from MedPage Today »
GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- An FDA advisory committee has voted 11-0 to endorse the first-ever drug-eluting stent for treatment of symptomatic peripheral arterial disease, agreeing unanimously that the Zilve... 

KP Wellness

2:12 PM  -  Limited
Q) ทำบอลลูน แล้วเจ็บหน้าอกฉับพลัน ต้องได้ aspirin เคี้ยวหรือไม่
ผู้ป่วยหญิง อายุ 73 ปี มาโรงพยาบาลด้วยอาการเจ็บแน่นหน้าอก มีประวัติเคยทำ บอลลูน จากโรค ischemic heart disease อยากทราบค่ะว่า ผู้ป่วยที่ทำบอลลูนมาแล้ว จำเป็นต้องได้ Aspirin เคี้ยว ไปตลอดชีวิตหรือไม่

A) อาการเจ็บหน้าอกหรือ heart attack จัดเป็น acute coronary syndrome (ACS) หรืออาการที่เกิดจากกล้ามเนื้อหัวใจขาดเลือดอย่างกะทันหันซึ่งเป็นผลมาจากความไม่สมดุลของ oxygen ที่กล้ามเนื้อหัวใจต้องการและ ปริมาณ oxygen ที่ไปเลี้ยง ซึ่งความรุนแรงของอาการ และการรักษาจะขึ้นกับชนิดของการเกิด ACS ซึ่งจะแบ่งได้โดยดูจาก ภาพถ่ายคลื่นไฟฟ้าหัวใจ แบ่งได้เป็น ST-elevation myocardial infraction (STEMI) และ non ST-elevation myocardial infraction (NSTEMI)

สำหรับการใช้ aspirin เพื่อรักษาอาการ heart attack ทั้งใน STEMI และ NSTEMI จะใช้เหมือนกัน คือ ให้ aspirin 162-325 mg ให้เร็วที่สุดเท่าที่ทำได้ ภายใน 24 ชั่วโมง หลังจากเข้าโรงพยาบาล หากผู้ป่วยไม่มีข้อห้ามใช้ของ aspirin ซึ่งได้แก่ แพ้ยา aspirin หรือ ยาในกลุ่ม salicylic acid กำลังมีภาวะเลือดออกอยู่ และมีปัจจัยเสี่ยงในการเกิดเลือดออกอย่างรุนแรง หอบ ภูมิแพ้ ริดสีดวงจมูก ซึ่งการทำบอลลูนหัวใจ หรือ percutaneous transluminal coronary angiopathy ไม่ได้จัดเป็นข้อห้ามใช้ของยา aspirin ผู้ป่วยจึงควรได้รับ aspirin เคี้ยว เพื่อรักษาอาการฉับพลัน

และสำหรับการได้รับ aspirin ภายหลังรักษาอาการฉับพลัน จะให้ในผู้ป่วย ทั้ง STEMI และ NSTEMI ที่ไม่มีข้อห้ามใช้ของ aspirin และในผู้ป่วยภายหลังการทำ percutaneous coronary intervention การได้รับ aspirin จะช่วยลดการเกาะของเกล็ดเลือดในระหว่างที่หลอดเลือดกำลังสมาน และลดการเกิด heart attack โดย

ขนาดยาที่ใช้ในผู้ที่ไม่ได้ใส่ stent คือ 75-162 mg วันละครั้ง
สำหรับผู้ที่ใส่ stent จะใช้ในขนาด 162-325 mg วันละครั้ง นานอย่างน้อย 1 เดือน สำหรับ stent ที่ไม่มียา / หรือนาน 3 เดือนสำหรับ stent ที่มียา sirolimus /
และ 6 เดือนสำหรับ stent ที่มียา paclitaxel /
ตามด้วย aspirin ในขนาด 75-162 mg วันละครั้ง นานไม่มีกำหนด

http://drug.pharmacy.psu.ac.th/Question.asp?ID=13893  
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Monday, July 2, 2012

Vitamins & Electrolytes


KP Wellness

11:20 AM  -  Public
15. Vitamins, Hematinics & Electrolytes

15.1  Vitamins & Hematinics
Injectable vitamins are not included in the Prescription Drug  List .
Multivitamins are NOT included in the Prescription Drug List as
various OTC products are available .

TIER 1
Fluoride Ion/Iron/Multivitamins (Poly-Vi-Flor w/Iron)
Fluoride Ion/Iron/Vitamins A,C, and D (Tri-Vi-Flor w/Iron)
Fluoride Ion/Multivitamins (Poly-Vi-Flor)
Fluoride Ion/Vitamins A,C, and D (Tri-Vi-Flor)
Prenatal Vit/Fe Fumarate/FA (Prenatal)
PV W-O Vit A/FECBN-FEFM/Fa (Precare Conceive)
Sodium Fluoride (Luride)
TIER 2
PNV No. 52/Iron B-G Suc-Pro/FA Tablet (Duet Stuartnatal 29 mg-1 mg)
PNV7/Fe Asp Gly/Docusate/Fa (Precare Premier)
PNV48/Iron Na Feredetat/Fa/Omega 3 (Duet DHA with Ferrazone)
PNV54/Iron B-G HCl-P/Fa/Omega 3 (Duet DHA Combination Package)
PNV55/Iron B-G HCl-P/Fa/Omega 3
(Duet DHA EC Combination Package, Tablet  and DR Capsule)
TIER 3
Cyanocobalamin, B12 Nasal Spray (Nascobal)
PNN W-Ca #68/Iron/Fa #1/DHA (Prenate Essential)
PNV W-Ca #40/Iron Fum/Fa CMB #1 (Prenate Elite 27 mg -1 mg)
PNV Combo #47/Iron/Fa #1/DHA (Prenate DHA 27-1-300 mg)
PNV39/Iron Fumarate/Fa/DSS/DHA (Prenexa 30-1 .2-55)
PNV39/Iron CBN&Gluc/FA/DSS/DHA (Citranatal Assure)
PNV66/Iron Fumarate/Fa/DSS/DHA (Prenexa 27-1 .25-55)
Prenat Vit Comb 10/Iron/Fa/DHA (Vitafol-OB DHA) 

KP Wellness

11:20 AM  -  Public
15.2  Coagulation Therapy
15.2.1 ANTICOAGULANTS
TIER 1
Warfarin Sodium (Coumadin)
TIER 2
Coumadin (Warfarin Sodium)
15.2.2  ANTIPLATELET DRUGS
TIER 1
Cilostazol (Pletal)
Dipyridamole (Persantine)
Ticlopidine HCl (Ticlid)
TIER 2
Plavix (Clopidogrel Bisulfate)
TIER 3
Aspirin, Extended-Release Dipyridamole (Aggrenox)
Prasugrel Tablets (Effient)

15.2.3 HEPARIN
TIER 1
Heparin Sodium (Heparin)
TIER 2
Enoxaparin Sodium (Lovenox)
Fondaparinux Sodium (Arixtra)
TIER 3
Dalteparin (Fragmin)
Tinzaparin (Innohep)

15.2.4  VITAMIN K
TIER 2
Mephyton (Phytonadione)

15.2.5 HEMOSTATICS
TIER 1
Aminocaproic Acid Syrup (Amicar)
Aminocaproic Acid Tablet (Amicar 500 mg)
TIER 2
Amicar 1000 mg (Aminocaproic Acid Tablet)

15.2.6  MISCELLANEOUS COAGULATION AGENTS
TIER 1
Pentoxifylline Tablet, Sustained-Action (Trental) 

KP Wellness

11:19 AM  -  Public
15.3 Electrolytes
15.3.1 POTASSIUM
TIER 1
Potassium Chloride (K-Dur)
Potassium Chloride Capsule, Sustained-Action (Micro-K)
Potassium Chloride Liquid (Kay Ciel)
Potassium Chloride Packet (K-Lor)
Potassium Chloride Packet (Klor-Con 25mEq)
Potassium Chloride Tablet, Sustained-Action (K-Tab, Slow-K)
Potassium Gluconate Liquid (Kaon-Cl)
TIER 3
Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Tablets (K-Tab)

15.3.2  OTHER ELECTROLYTES
TIER 1
Calcium Acetate (PhosLo)

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Antiplatelet


KP Wellness

11:57 AM  -  Public
4.4  Coagulation Therapy

4.4.1 ANTICOAGULANTS
TIER 1
+ Warfarin Sodium (Coumadin)
TIER 2
+ Coumadin (Warfarin Sodium)

4.4.2  ANTIPLATELET DRUGS
TIER 1
+ Cilostazol (Pletal)
+ Dipyridamole (Persantine)
+ Ticlopidine HCl (Ticlid)
TIER 2
Plavix (Clopidogrel Bisulfate)
TIER 3
Aspirin, Extended-Release Dipyridamole (Aggrenox)
Prasugrel Tablets (Effient)

4.4.3 HEPARIN
TIER 1
+ Heparin Sodium (Heparin)
TIER 2
+ Fondaparinux Sodium (Arixtra)*
+ Enoxaparin (Lovenox)*
TIER 3
Dalteparin (Fragmin)
Tinzaparin (Innohep)

4.4.4  VITAMIN K
TIER 2
Mephyton (Phytonadione)

4.4.5 HEMOSTATICS
TIER 1
+ Aminocaproic Acid Syrup (Amicar)
+ Aminocaproic Acid Tablet (Amicar 500 mg)
TIER 2
Amicar 1000 mg (Aminocaproic  Acid Tablet)
Humate-P (AHF, Human/VHF, Human)
Novoseven (Factor VIIA, Recomb  (BHK Cells)
Promacta (Eltrombopag Olamine)

4.4.6  MISCELLANEOUS COAGULATION AGENTS
TIER 1
Pentoxifylline Tablet, Sustained-Action (Trental)
TIER 2
Advate (Antihemoph.FVIII Plas/Alb Free)
Alphanate (Antihemophilic Factor,  Human)
Alphanine SD (Factor IX)
Bebulin VH Immuno  (Factor IX Complex Human)
Benefix (Factor IX Human Recombinant)  
Corifact (Factor XIII)
Feiba (Anti-Inhibitor Coagulant Comp.)
Helixate FS  (Antihemophilic Factor, Hum Rec)
Hemofil-M (Antihemophilic Factor,  Human)
Koate-DVI (Antihemophilic Factor,  Human)
Kogenate FS  (Antihemophilic Factor, Hum Rec)
Konyne 80  (Anti-Inhibitor Coagulant Comp.)
Monoclate-P (Antihemophilic Factor, Human)
Mononine (Factor IX)
Profilnine SD  (Anti-Inhibitor Coagulant Comp.)
Recombinate (Antihemophilic Factor, Hum Rec)
Xyntha (Antihemoph.FVIII Plas/Alb Free)    

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Clopidogrel / PLAVIX® .AP


KP Magazine

  9:58 AM (edited)  -  Public
The class of antiplatelet drugs include:

Irreversible cyclooxygenase inhibitors
Aspirin

Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptor inhibitors
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Prasugrel (Effient)
Ticagrelor (Brilinta)
Ticlopidine (Ticlid)

Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
Cilostazol (Pletal)

Glycoprotein IIB/IIIA inhibitors (intravenous use only)
Abciximab (ReoPro)
Eptifibatide (Integrilin)
Tirofiban (Aggrastat)

Adenosine reuptake inhibitors
Dipyridamole (Persantine)
Thromboxane inhibitors
Thromboxane synthase inhibitors
Thromboxane receptor antagonistsTerutroban

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antiplatelet_drug
Antiplatelet drug - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia »
[edit] Choice of antiplatelet drug. A recent review states: "...low-dose aspirin increases the risk of major bleeding 2-fold compared with placebo. However, the annual incidence of major bleeding...

KP Magazine

  9:56 AM (edited)  -  Public
Adverse effects include hemorrhage, severe neutropenia, and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).

CYP2C19 is an important drug-metabolizing enzyme that catalyzes the biotransformation of many clinically useful drugs including antidepressants, barbiturates, proton pump inhibitors, antimalarial and antitumor drugs. Clopidogrel is one of the drugs metabolized by this enzyme.

Clopidogrel interacts with the following drugs:
proton pump inhibitors (except possibly pantoprazole),
phenytoin (Dilantin);
tamoxifen (Nolvadex); tolbutamide (Orinase); torsemide (Demadex); fluvastatin (Lescol); 

a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin), heparin, ardeparin (Normiflo), dalteparin (Fragmin), danaparoid (Orgaran), enoxaparin (Lovenox), or tinzaparin (Innohep); (Activase), anistreplase (Eminase), dipyridamole (Persantine), streptokinase (Kabikinase, Streptase), ticlopidine (Ticlid), and urokinase (Abbokinase).

In November 2009, the FDA announced that clopidogrel should be used with caution in patients on proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole and esomeprazole.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia »
[edit] Pharmacology. Clopidogrel is a prodrug, the action of which may be related to an ADP receptor on platelet cell membranes. The drug specifically and irreversibly inhibits the P2Y12 subtype of AD...

KP Magazine

  10:05 AM (edited)  -  Public
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take.

anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin);
certain antifungals such as fluconazole (Diflucan),
ketoconazole (Nizoral), and voriconazole (Vfend);

aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as felbamate (Felbatol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn);
fluvastatin (Lescol); cimetidine (Tagamet); etravirine (Intelence); fluoxetine (Prozac); fluvoxamine (Luvox);

phenytoin (Dilantin);
proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as esomeprazole (Nexium) and omeprazole (Prilosec, Prilosec OTC, Zegerid);
tamoxifen (Nolvadex);
ticlopidine (Ticlid); tolbutamide; and torsemide (Demadex).

you should know that you may bleed more easily or for a longer time than usual while you are taking clopidogrel. Be careful not to cut or hurt yourself while you are taking clopidogrel.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000040/
Clopidogrel - PubMed Health »
Clopidogrel is used to prevent strokes and heart attacks in patients at risk for these problems. Clopidogrel is in a class of medications called antiplatelet drugs. It works by helping to prevent harm...

KP Magazine

  9:55 AM (edited)  -  Public
In March 2010, the FDA put a black box warning on Plavix to make patients and healthcare providers aware that CYP2C19 poor metabolizers.

The new language will "warn about reduced effectiveness in patients who are poor metabolizers of Plavix,"

Plavix does not have its anti-platelet effects until it is metabolized into its active form by the liver enzyme, CYP2C19.
representing up to 14% of patients, are at high risk of treatment failure and that testing is available. Researchers have found that patients with variants in cytochrome P-450 2C19 (CYP2C19) have lower levels of the active metabolite of clopidogrel, less inhibition of platelets, and a 3.58 times greater risk for major adverse cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack, and stroke; the risk was greatest in CYP2C19 poor metabolizers.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/03/12/us-bristol-plavix-idUSTRE62B43B20100312
Plavix gets new FDA warning »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The blockbuster anti-clotting drug Plavix will carry a new warning about patients who have a poor response to the drug because they do not break it down well, U.S. regulators sa...

KP Magazine

  9:38 AM  -  Public
Chirag Patel originally shared this post:
"But now, in a farewell that has been years in the making, the story of Plavix is coming to an end. The drug is set to lose its patent protection on Thursday... In the 15 years since it entered the market, Plavix generated $42.8 billion in sales for Bristol-Myers, according to IMS Health, a health care services company. It is the biggest name-brand drug to lose patent protection since Lipitor, made by Pfizer, encountered generic competition late last year. With the loss of patent protection for Plavix and Lipitor coming in such quick succession, “this year is a year that pharmaceutical insiders refer to as ‘pharmageddon,’ ” Dr. Nissen said."
Clot-Fighting Drug Plavix Set to Lose Patent Protection »
The drug, which prevents clots among heart attack patients, will no longer be promoted by Bristol-Myers Squibb because of an influx of cheaper generic alternatives.

KP Magazine

  9:35 AM  -  Public
Call your doctor at once if you have black or bloody stools, or if you cough up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. These could be signs of bleeding in your digestive tract.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of bleeding in your stomach or intestines.

If you need surgery or dental work, tell the surgeon or dentist ahead of time that you are using Plavix. You may need to stop using the medicine for at least 5 days before having surgery, to prevent excessive bleeding

While you are taking Plavix, do not take aspirin or other NSAIDs

http://www.drugs.com/plavix.html
Plavix (clopidogrel) Information from Drugs.com »
Plavix (clopidogrel) is used to prevent blood clots after a recent heart attack or stroke. Includes Plavix side effects, interactions and indications.

KP Magazine

  9:30 AM (edited)  -  Public
Some medications are metabolized (broken down or activated) by enzymes. Variants in the genes coding for these enzymes may cause your body to metabolize a medication more quickly or more slowly than normal. These variants can affect how well the medication works, and the risk of side effects. CYP2C19 is a gene that contains the instructions for making an enzyme which metabolizes many different types of drugs. Some examples of drugs that are affected by CYP2C19 include the anti-platelet drug clopidogrel and the anti-ulcer, proton pump inhibitor drug, omeprazole, commonly known as Prilosec.
Scott Megill originally shared this post:
As a participant in the Coriell Personalized Medicine Collaborative (a medical study aimed at using genetic information in clinical practice) I received my first drug response result this morning. Even though, thankfully, I don't have to take Clopidogrel/Plavix, there's something sort of amazing about knowing ahead of time how my body would react to the drug. No more guess work by the physicians. Should I ever need to use Plavix, my DNA makes me an "Ultra Rapid Metabolizer"

Ultra-Rapid metabolizers have increased CYP2C19 activity.
Ultra-Rapid metabolizers may process clopidogrel more quickly than people with other variants.
Some studies suggest this may result in an increased benefit of the drug. Other studies suggest this result may increase the risk of bleeding.

Consider that around 25% of the population are genetically 'coded' to be poor metabolizers of Plavix. Without genetic testing, doctors simply have to prescribe and hope the drug works.

Scary since Plavix is meant to help prevent heart attacks.
Drug Response - Clopidogrel (Plavix) »
Clopidogrel, sold under the brand name Plavix®, is an anti-platelet medication that prevents platelets, a type of cell found in the blood, from sticking together. When platelets stick together they ca...

KP Magazine

  9:28 AM  -  Public
Hospitals Overdosing Patients on Acetaminophen | Side Effects Lawsuits News »
A new study found that nearly 2.5 percent of admitted hospital patients may receive more than the safe daily cumulative dose of the pain-reliever acetaminophen (Tylenol) on at least one day. Patients ...

KP Magazine

  9:26 AM  -  Public
Miodrag Milić originally shared this post:
#cardiovascular #pharma #drugs #lawsuit #aspirin

A government institute has stopped a portion of a stroke-prevention study because the combination of the drugs Plavix and aspirin were shown to be linked to increased rates of bleeding and death versus aspirin alone.

So, why not just taking fish oil ?

KP Magazine

  9:57 AM (edited)  -  Public
Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) is used to prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Serious side effects of Plavix
Internal bleeding
Ulcers
Heart attacks
Strokes
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpora (TTP)
Death
For users with a history of gastrointestinal problems, the blood thinner carries 12 times the risk of recurrent ulcers when compared with aspirin and a heartburn pill.
Garrett Law Office, P.C. originally shared this post:
Garrett Law Office is reviewing lawsuits for individuals who suffered severe and potentially fatal side effects after using Plavix. Plavix has been linked to an increased risk of certain health problems, recent research shows.
Blood Clot Prevention Drug Plavix May Increase Cardiovascular Risk — Garrett Law Office, P.C. »
Blood Clot Prevention Drug Plavix May Increase Cardiovascular Risk

KP Magazine

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Timothy Matias originally shared this post:
Pfizer is the biggest pharmaceutical company in the U.S. (perhaps even in the world), and is responsible for some of the biggest frauds in U.S. history. Incidentally, they are also account for a huge portion of lobbying interests in U.S. politics. For example:

While CEO of Pfizer in 2008, Jeffrey B. Kindler earned a total compensation of $14,788,302, which included a base salary of $1,575,000, a cash bonus of $3,000,000, stocks granted of $7,553,015, and options granted of $2,222,026." Justifying Kindler's 12.5 percent salary increase to $1.8 million, the Pfizer's proxy report stated:

"During 2009, Mr. Kindler was actively involved, through both Pfizer and external organizations, in developing and advancing U.S. and global public policies that serve the overall interests of our Company and our shareholders. These efforts included constructive participation in the U.S. legislative process to advance Pfizer's goals of achieving a more rational operating environment; improving Americans' access to quality, affordable health care."

So if we take away all the rhetoric and sweet-talking, Pfizer is admitting to actively encouraging the manipulation of U.S. public policies to allow dishonest gains. Incidentally, "Kindler donated $5,000 to Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential election."

Pfizer had the greatest number of blockbuster products in 2009 with 14, which includes five inherited through the acquisition of Wyeth. The following is a list of key prescription pharmaceutical products. The names shown are all registered trademarks of Pfizer Inc.

Accupril (quinapril) for hypertension treatment.
Advil (ibuprofen), Aricept (donepezil) for Alzheimer's disease.
Aromasin (exemestane) for the prevention of breast cancer and theprevention of osteoporosis and menopause for women.
Bextra (Valdecoxib) for arthritis.

Caduet (amlodipine) and (atorvastatin) for cholesterol andhypertension.
Camptosar (irinotecan) for cancer and Chemotherapeutic agents.
Celebrex (celecoxib) for arthritis.
Chantix/Champix (Varenicline) for Nicotinic agonists, and anti nicotine drugs.
Cefobid a cephalosporin antibiotic.
ChapStick, a lip balm

Depo-Medrol (methylprednisolone) for asthma.
Solu-Medrol (methylprednisolone) for asthma.
Dimetapp for the common cold.
Depo Provera for birth control.
Detrol and Detrol LA (tolterodine) for overactive bladder (OAB).
Diflucan (fluconazole) for antifungal drug.

Ellence (epirubicin) for cancer and chemotherapy drug.
Eraxis (anidulafungin) for antifungal drug.
Exubera (inhalable insulin) for diabetes, and insulin therapies.

Flagyl (metronidazole) for bacterial and protozoal infections.
Genotropin (Growth hormone) for growth disorders.
Geodon (ziprasidone) for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Inspra (eplerenone) for diuretics.
Lipitor, Sortis (atorvastatin) for cholesterol.
Lyrica (pregabalin) for neuropathic pain.

Macugen (pegaptanib) for N/A
Norvasc (amlodipine) for hypertension
Neurontin (gabapentin) for neuropathic pain.
Preparation H for hemorrhoids

Relpax (eletriptan) for including the sulfonamide group of migraine.
Rescriptor (delavirdine) for HIV.
Robitussin for coughs and colds.
Selzentry (maraviroc) for HIV.
Somavert (pegvisomant) for Acromegaly.
Sutent (sunitinib) for cancer and chemotherapy drug.

Toviaz (fesoterodine) for overactive bladder (OAB).
Tikosyn (dofetilide) for atrial fibrillation and flutter.
Vfend (voriconazole) for antifungal drug.
Viagra (sildenafil) for erectile dysfunction.
Viracept (nelfinavir) for AIDS.

Xalatan (latanoprost) for glaucoma
Xalacom latanoprost and timolol Medication for glaucoma.
Xanax and Xanax XR (alprazolam) for anxiety and panic disorders.
Zoloft (sertraline) for an antidepressant.
Zyvox (linezolid) for antibiotics.

The following is a partial list of Animal Health brands manufactured by Pfizer:
Bovi-Shield Gold, Cerenia, Convenia, Dectomax, Draxxin, Excede, Excenel, Inovocox, Mycitracin, Palladia, Pirsue, A180, Revolution Pet Medicine, Rimadyl, Simplicef, Slentrol, Solitude IGR, Spectramast, Stellamune, Stronghold

In addition to marketing branded pharmaceutials Pfizer is involved in the manufacture and sale of generics. In the US it does this through its Greenstone subsidiary which it acquired as part of the acquisition of Pharmacia. Pfizer also has a licensing deal in place with Aurobindo which grants the former access to a variety of oral solid generic products.

Knowledge is Power! Ensure you are well-informed about the drugs you take and pay for, the companies you support, and the special interests that drive U.S. politics!

Sources:
http://www.pfizer.com/products/#A
http://healthcarereform.nejm.org/?p=2358
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/02/AR2009090201449_pf.html
http://www.democracynow.org/2010/12/20/headlines/wikileaks_pfizer_opposed_new_zealand_trade_deal
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/pharmaceuticals/news/article.cfm?c_id=278&objectid=10695239
http://www.fiercepharma.com/special-reports/top-10-generic-drug-companies-2010/greenstone-top-10-generic-drug-companies-2010
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/dec/09/wikileaks-cables-pfizer-nigeria 
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