J&J Adds Warning to Arthritis Drug Label

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.... & added a new warning to the label for rheumatoid

arthritis drug Remicade about blood disorders that sometimes were fatal,

U.S. regulators announced on Tuesday... he " causal relationship " between

Remicade and the disorders " remains unclear. " The reported problems included

a dangerous reduction in the number of white blood cells that can leave

patients vulnerable to infections.

The company also added warning language about rare cases of blood vessel

inflammation in the brain and spinal cord experienced by patients treated

with Remicade....