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Defect Among Hernia Patches Causes Harm Hernia patches have been widely used as a medical alternative to keep individuals at less of a risk for hernia rupture. However, the Kugel Mesh Patches have been linked to several severe side effects because of defective hernia patches. Antibiotics Increase Risk of Tendon Rupture: Knowing the Signs and Symptoms Tendon rupture is a serious and painful condition that can be caused by an array of physical activities. However, one of the most recent risks causing Achilles tendon tears is the consumption of the fluoroquinolone prescription drugs and antibiotics including Cipro. Permanent Side Effect Linked to Levaquin Levaquin is an anti-bacterial medication used on an array of bacterial infections from pneumonia to chlamydia. Reports have surfaced regarding the severe side effects associated with taking the drug including tendon rupture that may cause surgery to fix. Understanding Anti-Cholesterol Drugs Zetia, as well as Vytorin, are prescription drugs given to patients who suffer from high cholesterol and an increased risk of heart disease. However, while Zetia is supposed to lower the growth of plaque within the arteries, it was recently discovered to actually do the opposite. News reports have linked the drug to several studies showing an increased growth of plaque among victims. Trasylol Injections Linked To Stroke and Death in Patients Trasylol-aprotinin is an injectable drug administered to individuals usually undergoing heart surgery or kidney disease procedures. Trasylol controls the blood during these medical procedures. However, it was recently discovered that Trasylol's side effects may actually worsen the condition of patient's by causing them to develop heart disease, kidney failure, stroke or death. Prescription and Over the Counter Drugs Can Cause Harm: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Each year, hundreds and possibly thousands of Americans die or are harmed by prescription drug and over the counter drug reactions. In can be a scary situation for patients to endure side effects from using drugs, and two common illnesses that can occur are Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidural Necrolysis Syndrome (TEN), which are both adverse skin infections. Trasylol Manufacturer Removes Trasylol from Shelves after Increased Risk of Death Found Trasylol (or generically, Aprotonin) is a contradversial heart surgery drug. After studies in Canada linked Trasylol to a higher chance of death, however, the drug has been removed from marketing. Trasylol is used because it slows down the breakdown of blood clots during surgery. Bayer AG, the drug's German pharmaceutical firm, was faulted for not mentioning studies that said that the drug was more dangerous then other antifibrinolytic drugs. Diabetes Drug Avandia Linked to Possible Serious Side Effects With more than 20 million Americans afflicted with Diabetes, doctors are always searching for the newest and best treatment options. Unfortunately, some treatment options may have serious side effects for patients. Such is the apparent case with the Type 2 diabetes medication Avandia, which has been linked to a significantly increased risk of heart attack in the patients who take it.