Swiss recall Zelnorm equivalent

Following a Zelnorm recall in the United States on March 30 2007, Swiss pharmaceutical regulators announced last week that they have ordered the manufacturer, Novartis AG, to remove the foreign equivalent, Zelmac, from the market.  Swissmedic, the country’s regulatory agency, determined that the risk of heart… Read More

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June 4, 2007 | No Comments

Zelnorm alternatives following recent recall

Zelnorm was recently removed from the market after research linked the drug to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events.  Some individuals with constipation predominant IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) have been seeking Zelnorm alternatives to relieve their symptoms. >>INFORMATION: Zelnorm Recall (more…) Read More

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May 14, 2007 | 22 Comments

Zelnorm lawsuits are now being reviewed

Zelnorm (generic tegaserod maleate) has been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and other potentially life-threatening injuries.  Last week the FDA requested that the Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation halt sales of the drug for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome since the dangers associated with… Read More

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April 6, 2007 | 4 Comments