BFAD recalls pain-killer due to side effects

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

by Beverly Natividad
THE BUREAU OF FOOD AND DRUGS has ordered the recall of the pain-killing drug Lumiracoxib (Prexige) because of its potential side effects to the liver.
In an advisory, the BFAD said it has ordered drug company Novartis Healthcare Phils. Inc. to “cease and desist from further importing, distributing or selling Lumiracoxib (Prexige),” said BFAD [...]

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Help heel pain

Monday, August 4th, 2008

Tyrone M. Reyes, M.D.
Rising in the morning, you put your feet on the floor and immediately feel a sharp pain inside your heel. Or after exercising your heel aches and swells. Or your heel hurts anytime you stand up after sitting for a while.
These pains are typical of plantar fasciitis, a common foot condition. It’s [...]

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