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FDA: No Death Risk With Bristol-Myers Antibiotic

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration told physicians Wednesday that Bristol-Myers Squibb's Maxipime is safe for use, after reviewing data suggesting the antibiotic might increase patients' risk of death.

The FDA began examining the drug's safety in 2007 after a medical journal analysis detected a higher risk of death among patients taking Maxipime compared with other antibiotics.

In a letter to physicians posted online, the FDA said its review included additional data not included in the medical journal, and did not uncover a higher risk of death. ...

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