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Birth Defects Believed to Result from Nausea Drug Lead to $100 Million Lawsuit
A drug that was frequently prescribed for nausea during pregnancy has led to a flurry of lawsuits. In Alabama, a major lawsuit was recently filed against drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for birth defects believed to be caused by the drug Ondansetron, (sold under the brand name Zofran). The drug was approved by the Food… Read More »
FDA Passes New Rules to Protect Expectant Mothers and Infants from Dangerous Drug Reactions
Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new rule regarding the information pharmaceutical companies must include on prescription drug labels. Specifically, the rules address warnings for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding and the risks which may be associated with a particular medication. Drugs which are not labeled properly can… Read More »
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