Italian Doctors Still Using Propulsid
May 20, 2001
Italian doctors are still prescribing Propulsid, even though warning labels state that the drug may be extremely dangerous for many patients. In June 1998, the makers of Propulsid, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, placed new warning labels on the drug, notifying doctors and patients of potentially serious side effects associated with Propulsid. Even after the warning labels were added, people continued to die. As such, Propulsid was banned in the U.S. in July 2000. However, the Italian government has not yet removed the drug from the market. Italian health officials insist that Propulsid is only given to select patients who are carefully monitored.
-- Article Courtesy of InjuryBoard.com
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