Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, makes and sells the original drug known as Topomax. Its headquarters are in Titusville, New Jersey. Janssen Pharmaceuticals makes drugs that are prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), general medicine (acid reflux disease, infectious diseases), mental health (bipolar I disorder, schizophrenia), neurological conditions (Alzheimer’s disease, […]
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According to the FDA, topiramate increases the risk of cleft lip or cleft palate (oral clefts) in the babies of pregnant women who take the drug. The North American Antiepileptic Drug (NAAED) Pregnancy Registry reported evidence of an increased risk of oral clefts in infants exposed to topiramate alone during the first trimester of pregnancy. […]
Yes, additional potential side effects of taking Topomax (topiramate) include: Metabolic acidosis (an elevated level of acid in the blood that may cause brittle or soft bones or kidney stones, harm a pregnant woman’s baby or slow the rate of growth in children) Psychological problems such as confusion, attention issues, tiredness and sleepiness, depression or […]
The FDA issued a “Drug Safety Communication” regarding the risk of oral clefts in children born to mothers taking Topomax (topiramate) in March 2011. It outlined the risks and said women of childbearing age should use effective birth control while taking Topomax or discuss the use of Topomax with their doctors if they become pregnant […]
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If you were prescribed and took Topomax (topiramate) while you were pregnant, and your baby was born with a cleft lip or cleft palate, you should contact an experienced pharmaceutical injury lawyer as soon as possible. Drug manufacturers have an obligation to ensure that the products they put on the market are safe and effective […]
Contact The Driscoll Firm, at our toll-free phone number or through our online contact form to get straight answers from a caring and dedicated legal professional who understands what you are going through. You may also consult these sources: Drug Safety Communication: Risk of oral clefts in children born to mothers taking Topamax (topiramate), U.S. Food […]
NaturaLyte Liquid Acid Concentrate and GranuFlo Dry Acid Concentrate are used during hemodialysis in the treatment of acute and chronic renal failure. They are supplements provided to replace amino acids that are removed from the body during dialysis. They were manufactured and distributed from January 2008 through June 2012.
NaturaLyte and GranuFlo are made by Fresenius Medical Care North America of Waltham, Massachusetts. Fresenius is the world’s largest manufacturer of kidney dialysis machines, equipment and products. It also operates many dialysis clinics across the United States.
GranuFlo and NaturaLyte are concentrations of acetate or sodium diacetate (acetic acid plus acetate). They are formulated to be used with a three-stream hemodialysis machine, which is calibrated for acid and bicarbonate concentrates. Infusions of GranuFlo / NaturaLyte are meant to raise the serum bicarbonate level in patients undergoing hemodialysis to a proper pH balance. […]