Meyerkord & Kurth Observes Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month

If you see our St. Louis attorneys of Meyerkord & Kurth wearing green this month, it is probably not because of St. Patrick’s Day. No, instead, we are observing and honoring Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month this March. Green was chosen to represent this special month because it symbolizes life and growth. Recent strides in…

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Zofran Use During Pregnancy Can Harm the Fetus

Morning sick is no fun. Likewise, being nauseous is no fun for anyone, and although there are medications that can treat such unwanted side effects, some shouldn’t be taken during pregnancy. Furthermore, although the FDA approves Zofran for use in cancer and surgery patients the anti-nausea drug it is not meant to be used…

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Zofran Lawsuits Continue On

If you were pregnant and were prescribed Zofran for nausea, and had a child with birth defects, you may want to speak to a lawyer. Furthermore, the skilled attorneys at Meyerkord & Kurth are currently representing such lawsuits and can help you with your case. Zofran is a drug made my GlaxoSmithKilne and is…

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Zofran Stops Nausea but Causes Birth Defects

If you’re pregnant or recently had surgery, chances are you know what nausea is all about. Furthermore, although nausea is a symptom no one wants to encounter, it is unfortunately sometimes unavoidable. Likewise, for women in their first trimester, a queasy stomach is oftentimes something they must endure. Yet, Zofran has been prescribed to…

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Zofran Use Can Cause Defects in Babies

Zofran is an anti nausea drug that helps people going through cancer treatments, and those who have recently had surgery. The FDA has approved Zofran for safe use in such cases, yet has not given the drug the green light for use in morning sickness. Sadly, although Zofran is not approved for use in…

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Zofran Use During Pregnancy Linked to Birth Defects

Zofran is an anti-nausea medication used to help patients suffering from cancer, and those who become queasy after surgery. For those uses, the FDA has cleared Zofran as safe to use. On the other hand, in the treatment of morning sickness, the FDA has placed Zofran in category B, yet the makers of the…

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Zofran Use During Pregnancy Has Devastating Effects

While no one enjoys being nauseous, no woman would risk the health of your child in order to stop the unpleasant feeling of morning sickness. In addition, some pregnant women suffered debilitating morning sickness were prescribed the anti-nausea Zofran during their first trimesters. Consequently, those women are having children with devastating birth defects such…

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Zofran Use During First Trimester of Pregnancy Delivers Risky Side Effects

Zofran is an anti-nausea pill widely used to help cancer patients and those who get queasy after surgery. Although the FDA has approved the drug for use in the aforementioned patients, it is not approved as a safe treatment in pregnant women. Furthermore, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the makers of Zofran, is now facing negligence charges…

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Zofran Linked to Defects During First Trimester

Zofran is a medication used to treat nausea. Likewise, Zofran is typically prescribed to cancer patients receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments, or those who have recently had surgery. The FDA has approved Zofran for use in these instances, yet not for use for nausea during pregnancy. Sadly, although unapproved, the makers of Zofran illegally…

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Zofran Linked to Birth Defects

Morning sickness is something no expectant mother wants to deal with but is almost always an early effect of the beautiful new life growing inside of her. Furthermore, although morning sickness is unpleasant at best, it is something women will deal with rather than take something that could harm their unborn child. Sadly, the…

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