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Birth Defects from Prescription Drugs

In modern medicine, doctors work with many different prescription drugs, each primarily intended to address a specific ailment. As more patients turn to pharmaceutical treatments, bad drug interactions and side-effects also increase. Doctors must take extra pains to ensure that pregnant patients are not prescribed any medications that are likely to cause harm to them or the unborn child.

A birth defect affecting your child can be devastating. Contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 today for additional information regarding your legal rights in this painful situation.

Drugs Known to Bear a Risk of Birth Defects

The Food & Drug Administration regulates prescription drugs, labeling them according to how high potential risks could be. However, with the massive number of drugs on the market and overcrowding of hospitals, doctors may not think to cross-check these warnings with their patients’ pre-existing conditions. In particular, unborn infants may suffer birth defects from the following types of drugs:

  • Acne medication
  • Cholesterol drugs
  • Antibiotic treatments
  • Blood thinning drugs
  • Sleep aid medication

Although each particular type of drug carries its own risks and potential problems, many drugs that are seemingly harmless can actually do significant damage to a child in the womb. According to the type of drug and what effects it has on the fetus, the particular birth defects may vary. However, some common problems include muscle disorders, problems regulating the body, and brain damage.

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If your physician has prescribed medication that injured your child, you may be entitled to pursue legal action. To learn more about your options and how the law can help you in these tough times, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by calling 800-346-5529 today.