By Desiree Housek, Staff Writer Zofran, an anti-nausea drug, has been shown to increase birth defects by 28-32% when taken during pregnancy. What is Zofran? Zofran (Ondansetron) belongs to the drug class known as antiemetic and selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. It is a medication that is prescribed to individuals for the treatment and … [Read more...]
Zofran – Questions & Answers
By Victoria Ipri – Staff Writer Were you prescribed Zofran for nausea and vomiting while pregnant, then gave birth to a child with physical abnormalities? A January 2012 study from the Center for Birth Defects Research and Prevention reveals twice as many birth defects were caused by Zofran given during the first trimester, including cleft … [Read more...]
Zofran Birth Defect Lawsuits
There are over 60 lawsuits pending against GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), maker of Zofran (ondansetron), by the parents of babies who suffered birth defects after their mothers took the drug to relieve morning sickness during pregnancy. On October 13, 2015, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued a transfer order consolidating all … [Read more...]
Zofran and Atrial Septal Defect
Several studies have found that Zofran use during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of birth defects, including heart defects. In 2014, a study by Swedish researchers, published in Reproductive Toxicology, found that Zofran use in early pregnancy doubled the risk of septal heart defects. Zofran was illegally marketed as a safe treatment … [Read more...]
Zofran Linked to Hypospadias Birth Defect
At least one mother has filed a lawsuit against Zofran (ondansetron) maker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), alleging that the drug caused her son’s birth defect. In hypospadias, the opening of the urethra is not at the tip of the penis, but somewhere along the shaft or where the penis and scrotum meet. Hypospadias in baby boys has been associated with Zofran … [Read more...]
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