Zelnorm® Lawyers in Jacksonville
It was aggressively marketed and supposedly aggressively tested. Unfortunately, Zelnorm is no longer a treatment option for irritable bowel syndrome. The product has been completely withdrawn from the American marketplace after it was linked to severe gastrointestinal injury and a higher risk of cardiovascular events such as stroke, angina pectoris, and heart attack.
Zelnorm was designed to treat women with IBS and constipation, increasing the stool movement through the bowels and reducing abdominal pain. It was approved for use in 2004. However, grave concerns about its side effects quickly came to light, and in 2007 the FDA asked Novartis to suspend its sale. Though the drug is still available for emergency use, any patient with a history of stroke or heart attack, smoking, diabetes, obesity, or who is over 55 years of age should not take the drug. The FDA defines "emergency use" as use in situations in which a patient is experiencing life-threatening dangers that require hospitalization and immediate intervention. Technically, Zelnorm is now available under an "IND" (investigational new drug) classification for emergency use. However, the FDA could suspend its use at any time.
What about the women who have already been injured by Zelnorm side effects? Luckily, they can seek compensation through the courts. By filing a Zelnorm lawsuit, patients can fight Novartis and ask for financial compensation for the money spent on treating the Zelnorm side effects, the time lost from work, the social and emotional repercussions of additional health struggles due to this defective drug. Though no results can be guaranteed, it has been found that personal injury lawsuits that are filed by competent and reputable Florida unsafe drug attorneys have a far better chance of prevailing in court.
Farah & Farah brings significant expertise and experience to the table for its clients, drawing on every possible resource as we fight for justice and fair compensation from big pharma. If you have been injured by Zelnorm, chances are that you do have legal options. And chances are you need help. Call Farah & Farah today for a free evaluation of your potential Zelnorm claim. Your case consultation is free and confidential.
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