* Variation makes Plavix less efficient * Nearly a third of the population has it * Findings could lead to screening tests CHICAGO, Aug 25 - A common gene variation explains why many people are...
* Analysis of large drug trial uncovers no increased risk * Contrasts with other research suggesting possible harm * Likely to reassure doctors considering drug combination BARCELONA, Aug 31 - Heartburn pills like Nexium and...
ORLANDO, Fla.,, Nov 18 - AstraZeneca Plc's experimental Brilinta blood clot preventer began working much faster than widely-used Plavix and the intended effect wore off more quickly, according to data from a mid-stage study presented...
* Prilosec, Nexium cut Plavix effectiveness by nearly half * FDA: Plavix label to highlight interaction risk * Warning follows data from new Sanofi-Aventis study (Recasts first sentence, adds details on new study, comment from...
* Prilosec cuts Plavix effectiveness by nearly half * FDA: Plavix label will highlight interaction risk (Adds further details on drugs, past debate on interaction) WASHINGTON, Nov 17 - Common heartburn pills like Prilosec interfere...
* Prilosec cuts Plavix effectiveness by nearly half * FDA: Plavix label will highlight interaction risk (Adds details, background) WASHINGTON, Nov 17 - Common heartburn pills like Prilosec interfere with Sanofi-Aventis SA's and Bristol-Myers Squibb...
* Astra's Brilinta tops Plavix in heart attack patients * No increased major bleeding risk seen with Brilinta * 18 pct reduction in all cause death seen with Brilinta * Data from sickest 40 pct...
* Astra's Brilinta tops Plavix in heart attack patients * No increased major bleeding risk seen with Brilinta * 18 pct reduction in all cause death seen with Brilinta * Data from sickest 40 pct...
* Astra's Brilinta tops Plavix in heart attack patients * No increased major bleeding risk seen with Brilinta * 18 pct reduction in all cause death seen with Brilinta * Data from sickest 40 pct...
* Women mostly benefit from reduced heart attack risk * More gender-based studies urged CHICAGO, Nov 9 - The popular blood-thinner Plavix prevents heart attacks and strokes in both women and men, but the benefits...