FOSAMAX Side Effects Warning - Consumers May Deserve Compensation
FOSAMAX Side Effects. Consumers May Deserve Compensation. Fosamax is linked to severe conditions.
(PRWEB) April 27, 2005 -- Fosamax Side Effects Warning - Fosamax ( generic
name - Alendronate ) is a type of drug known as bisphosphonates. Recently a link
has been found between bisphosphonates and a serious bone disease called
osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ). This important discovery clearly shows that
Fosamax side effects may include osteonecrosis of the jaw, also known as “Dead
Jaw”.
The discovery, published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgeons, prompted both the US, Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) and
Novartis, the manufacturer of bisphosphonates used in cancer chemotherapy, to
issue a warning to health care professionals on September 24, 2004. The warning
letter contained information about bisphosphonates and the risks of
osteonecrosis in the jaw. Bisphosphonates are commonly used in tablet form such
as Fosamax ( Alendronate Sodium ) to prevent and treat osteoporosis in
post-menopausal women. Stronger forms of bisphosphonates are commonly used in
the management of advanced cancers that have metastasized to the bone, where the
disease often causes bone pain and possibly even fractures. Several cancers can
involve or metastasize to the bone, including lung cancer, breast cancer,
prostate cancer, multiple myeloma, and others. When bisphosphonates are given in
cancer chemotherapy, the drugs are given intravenously, and usually for longer
periods of time.
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Osteonecrosis of the jaw (
ONJ ) is a condition in which the bone tissue in the jaw fails to heal after
minor trauma such as a tooth extraction, causing the bone to be exposed. The
exposure can eventually lead to infection and fracture and may require long-term
antibiotic therapy or surgery to remove the dying bone tissue. Experts say that
prevention and early treatment of individuals using bisphosphonates such as
Fosamax is extremely important in preserving the jaw bone. Individuals using
Fosomax or other bisphosphonates should attempt to avoid tooth extractions and
other major dental work while on the drugs.
Although most cases of
osteonecrosis of the jaw related to Fosamax side effects have occured after
dental work several cases have been reported to occur without any prior dental
work. Patients taking Fosamax may be at risk of developing osteonecrosis.
Patients injured by Fosamax side effects may be entitled to compensation. For
more information about the legal rights of patients contact the offices
of
John Threadgill, Esq. Threadgill Law Firm, PC
at
888-942-6639
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different. No specific results are implied. John Threadgill, Counselor at Law is
practicing for 38 years and is a Certified Civil Litigation Specialist located
at Threadgill Law Firm, PC, 9724 Kingston Pike, Suite 701, Knoxville, TN
37922
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