Zofran lawsuits adding up due to unsafe use during pregnancy

Zofran is an anti-nausea drug used to treat patients receiving chemotherapy, radiation, or those who have recently had surgery. In addition, Zofran is made by GlaxoSmithKline, and has not been approved by the FDA for use in pregnant women. Currently, the drug is placed in category B for safeness during pregnancy. Yet, sadly GSK…

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Eight dead and several injured in Florida van accident

Sadly this morning in Glades County, Florida a horrific church van crash has left behind devastating results. In addition, the fatal crash happened on State Road 78, when the van, which was heading east, ran through a stop sign. Likewise, as the van continued traveling through four lanes of U.S. 27, it went through…

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GlaxoSmithKline in the hot seat for Zofran risks during pregnancy

Although the FDA for use does not approve the anti-nausea drug, Zofran for use during pregnancy, the manufacturers of the popular drug has marketed it as such. As a result, many women are unknowingly taking Zofran while pregnant, and the results are damaging. Many of these babies are being born with life-altering birth defects…

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Zofran unsafe in pregnant women

Morning sickness can be one of the worst feelings during pregnancy, yet it is far more tolerable than taking a medication that could harm your unborn baby. Furthermore, many physicians have prescribed Zofran to their pregnant patients to help them with nausea. Typically, Zofran is reserved for use in cancer patients that are receiving…

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Zofran use during pregnancy delivers birth defects in babies

Zofran is an anti-nausea drug used to help those who have just had surgery, as well as cancer patients that are receiving chemotherapy and radiation. Likewise, although the Food and Drug Administration has not approved Zofran for use during pregnancy (it is placed in category B for safeness), it was negligently marketed as such…

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Zofran risks during pregnancy

Morning sickness is one of the many undesired side effects of pregnancy, yet many women suffer through it without the assistance of any medication. Yet for the few that suffer from severe morning sickness, medication may be needed. For instance, some physicians have been prescribing Zofran to their pregnant patients, and as a result…

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Risks associated with Zofran use during pregnancy

If you or someone you know is currently taking Zofran while pregnant, please consider the risks. Furthermore, Zofran is an anti-nausea medicine mainly used for those who had recently had surgery, or are currently receiving cancer treatments. In addition, although the FDA has not approved Zofran as safe for use in pregnant women, that…

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Five-car crash shuts down highway in Massachusetts

It was a tragic start to the beginning of the weekend, when a five-vehicle collision shut down the highway in Somerville, Massachusetts. Likewise, the crash happened Friday morning on McGrath Highway at Medford Street injuring four people, one who was a pedestrian. Four people were injured in the crash, and one hurt was a…

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Pedestrian struck by drunk driving mom

Sadly on Thursday a mom chose to drive under the influence of alcohol, and in the process struck a pedestrian. In addition, 38-year-old, Cerisse Bomarsi was driving her van with her children inside while she was drinking an open container of alcohol; a 6-month-old boy, and 6-year-old girl. Likewise, at the corner of Main…

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Two children die in car crash in Kentucky

Tragically two children and their grandfather died Sunday after a horrible and preventable accident that happened Sunday afternoon. What started out as a stroll in a wagon on the shoulder of the road suddenly turned into a tragedy. In addition, a group of people was walking on the side of Weaver Road in Florence,…

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