Category Archives: Birth Defects
Study Finds Some Antibiotics Not Linked to Birth Defects
According to Health24, certain antibiotics during pregnancy may be safe to mother and fetus, and may not be linked to birth defects as previously believed. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has reviewed existing research and determined that antibiotics, nitro furans and sulfonamides, are appropriate when there is no suitable alternative. Previously, research had shown that taking these antibiotics for treating urinary tract infections may have been linked to birth defects. A 2009 study raised alarm about using antibiotics while pregnant, while relying on women’s recollection if they had taken antibiotics and which kind during pregnancy. Subsequent studies have found no link between nitro furans and sulfonamides and birth defects. However, pregnant women should always speak to their doctor before taking any medication in order to minimize the risk of birth defects. Antibiotics are commonly prescribed during pregnancy for a variety of bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections. The…
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Another Class Action Lawsuits Filed for Depakote Side Effects in St. Clair County, IL
According to The Consumer Justice Foundation, a Depakote class action lawsuit has been filed by plaintiffs in St. Clair County, Illinois. This is one among many lawsuits alleging the manufacturer of Depakote, Abbott Laboratories should be held liable for medical expenses incurred and future costs that will incur in caring for those who have been harmed as a result of using Depakote medication. Depakote is an anticonvulsant drug commonly prescribed to women to treat seizures. This is the third class action lawsuit alleging Abbott Laboratories drug Depakote has caused serious birth defects in children exposed to the drug during pregnancy, including spina bifida and heart conditions birth defects. A patient safety group has filed the class action lawsuit on behalf of mothers who were prescribed Depakote while pregnant, which lead to their children being born with birth defects. Depakote is generally used to treat symptoms of seizure disorders and migraine…
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FDA Warns Depakote Could Cause Neural Tube Birth Defects
According to InjuryBoard, neural tube birth defects have been linked to valporic acid or Depakote. Depakote or Valporic acid is used to treat certain types of seizures and has been prescribed to pregnant women during the first trimester of pregnancy. Depakote has been linked to various birth defects and the FDA has issued a warning to pregnant women who are being prescribed the medication. Neural tube birth defects are a type of birth defect that occur early on during pregnancy, often during the first month after conception when the brain and spinal column are rapidly developing. There are several different brain and spinal cord problems that are classified as neural tube defects. Open neural tube defects occur when the brain or spinal cord is exposed to the outside world because of the failure or bones or skin to grow over the area. Closed neural tube defects are categorized if the…
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