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The Borland-Groover Clinic physicians are very conscientious of the drugs we prescribe to our patients and the ongoing need to be constantly informed of new information related to these drugs. In an effort to keep you abreast of the latest drug recalls/notices, the list below summarizes physician instructions for each instance:
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April 4, 2007
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On
March 30, 2007, a recent clinical analysis of clinical trial data
identified the medication Zelnorm, a Novartis Pharmaceutical product
prescribed for constipation, to cause cardiovascular ischemic events in
patients taking the medication. These events included heart attack,
stroke, and unstable angina, and occurred primarily in patients who had
pre-existing cardiovascular disease and/or cardiovascular risk factors.
If you have been prescribed Zelnorm by your physician,
immediately discontinue
taking this medication and alert your physician’s nurse by calling the
office where you are seen. The nurse will schedule an appointment
convenient for you to see your physician to discuss other medication
alternatives. To call our offices, dial 904-398-7205, and choose the
appropriate office location.
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