Zometa®,Aredia®,Fosamax® Linked To Severe Jaw Defects.Victim Compensation Lawsuit

Zometa®, Aredia®,Fosamax® Side Effects Lawsuit Victim Compensation

Fosamax® (generic name Alendronate) ,Zometa® and Aredia® are types of drugs 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® and Zometa® 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 postmenopausal 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 longterm antibiotic therapy or surgery to remove the dying bone tissue.
Experts say that prevention and early treatment of individuals using bisphosphonates such as Fosamax® and Zometa® 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® and Zometa®side effects have occured after dental work several cases have been reported to occur without any prior dental work Patients taking Fosamax® and Zometa® may be at risk of developing osteonecrosis

Patients injured by Fosamax® and Zometa® side effects may be entitled to compensation.
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