Bextra - Drug History
by: T.Going
Bextra was created in the late 1990s by the G.D Searle &
Co. division of Pfizer Pharmaceuticals for the handling of arthritis,
inflammation, and painful menstrual cramping without the risk
of severe stomach irritation. Clinical tests of arthritis patients
over six months showed the relative safety of Bextra, and it was
approved by the FDA on November 16, 2001. Bextra became one of
the best selling drugs on the market, with sales in the tens of
billions of dollars. Doctors were happy with the low percentage
of stomach irritation, and patients were pleased with the boost
in quality of life that these alleged “wonder drugs”
provided.
Then on October 15, 2004, the FDA warned of harmful complications
in patients who took Bextra directly after having heart surgery.
Later, in November of that year, the American Heart Association
released the results of its own clinical test, showing that Bextra
had heightened the risk of heart attack and strokes. A prominent
FDA reviewer proclaimed that Bextra was one of five different
drugs listed as “unsafe” to prescribe.
After careful studies of the risk of not only heart attack and
strokes, but also the frequency of potentially fatal allergic
skin reactions, the FDA re-evaluated the drug and on April 7,
2005, they asked Pfizer to remove Bextra from American and European
markets. Widespread prescriptions of Bextra had already caused
significant damage, and may victims of the drug’s side effects
continue to suffer from the terrible consequences.
If you are one of the millions who took Bextra, contact your
doctor immediately. The side effects of the medication may take
some time to appear and the earlier that treatment is given, the
better the outcome for the patient. If you feel that you've been
a victim of these types of side effects, contact an experienced
Bextra lawyer who can help you fight for what you deserve!
About The Author
T.Going
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