What is Propulsid?
Propulsid, which has the generic name of cisapride, is marketed by Janssen Pharmaceutica, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson. Propulsid is prescribed to treat the symptoms of severe nighttime heartburn in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also referred to as GERD. Reflux disease occurs when the stomach opening is not closed and stomach acid flows into the esophagus. Propulsid was initially approved by the FDA in 1993.
Propulsid and Heart Arrhythmia
Propulsid has been linked to causing heart rhythm abnormalities in patients with predispositions for these heart abnormalities, and even in those with no previous history of heart disease. Reports of ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, torsades de pointes, cardiac arrest, sudden death, and QT prolongation have all been reported in patients who have taken Propulsid.
Propulsid Removed from the Market
Propulsid was voluntarily removed from the market in the year 2000 by Janssen Pharamceutica. The withdrawal of Propulsid from the market came after 341 reports of patients taking Propulsid suffering from heart rhythm abnormalities. These reports of heart abnormalities included the deaths of 80 patients, as of December of 1999. Reports from the public interest group, Public Citizen, indicate that approximately 23 additional deaths linked to Propulsid occurred around the time the withdrawal of Propulsid was announced. Propulsid is now only available to special patients who are signed up by their doctors to a limited access program.
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Seeger Weiss and Propulsid Litigation
Seeger Weiss has held national leadership positions in pharmaceutical products liability litigation against Johnson & Johnson and Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc., the manufacturers of Propulsid. Seeger Weiss is a member of the court-appointed Plaintiffs' Steering Committees in both the federal litigation, which have been consolidated by the JPML in the Eastern District of Louisiana, and in the statewide consolidated actions in Middlesex County, New Jersey. The firm served as counsel to numerous individuals who have commenced personal injury damage actions in various courts throughout the country.
Questions and Consultations
If you or a family member has used the prescription drug Propulsid and noticed adverse side effects, such as heart rhythm abnormalities, you should contact a physician immediately. If you would like to discuss your rights, are interested in more information on Propulsid litigation, or if you have information about the cases that you would like to share with us, please fill out the short evaluation form below and a member of Seeger Weiss LLP's experienced staff will call you to discuss your potential rights concerning Propulsid. Attorney consultations incur no obligation on your part and all initial consultations are free of charge and do not create an attorney-client relationship. Seeger Weiss LLP has office locations in both New York and New Jersey and its attorneys practice in courts throughout the country.
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