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Liver Damage Warning Issued For Multaq

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Washington, DC: Federal health officials have issued a warning to doctors and patients regarding the potential for liver damage associated with a recently launched drug for atrial fibrillation.

According to a report by the Associated Press the Food and Drug Administration said it has received reports of liver damage in patients taking Multaq (dronedarone) tablets, including two cases in which patients had to have their livers removed.

Multaq, approved by the FDA in July 2009, is marketed by Sanofi-Aventis SA. The drug is used to treat atrial flutter and atrail fibrillation, which are irregular heart rhythms that can result in stroke. Multaq carries a black box warning stating that it can cause severe adverse reactions and death in people with recent severe heart failure.

Recently, a study involving Multaq was halted because of concerns about cardiovascular events. The FDA is now examining preliminary results from the study.

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Liver Damage Warning Issued For Multaq
January 14, 2011
Federal health officials have issued a warning to doctors and patients regarding the potential for liver damage associated with a recently launched drug for atrial fibrillation. READ MORE

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