Description
According to the FDA, a "drug is removed from the market when its risks outweigh its benefits. A drug is usually taken off the market because of safety issues with the drug that cannot be corrected." For this assignment, you will research a medication that the FDA removed from the market.
In a 1-2 page paper, incorporate the following:
- Explain what the medication is and why it is prescribed.
- Include the classification the medication falls under.
- Explain why the medication was removed from the market.
- Include safety issues noted with this drug.
- Explain if there were any lawsuits filed or deaths that occurred.
Explanation & Answer
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DRUG WITHDRAWAL FROM THE MARKET
Withdrawal of Bextra from the Market
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DRUG WITHDRAWAL FROM THE MARKET
A drug is considered for removal from the market when it is realized through research
that its possible risks are more compared to its purpose of manufacture or benefits. In most cases
this decision is arrived at when it is realized that its serious risks cannot be corrected, this in most
cases is not known by the time of its approval. According to US Food and Drug Administration
(2016) however, it is difficult to remove a drug from the market as this risks the lives of its users
as well, the process should therefore be handled carefully. This paper analyses the withdrawal of
Bextra by FDA from the market.
Bextra (Valdecoxib) is...
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