| Natrecor (generically called Nesiritide) was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2001 to treat a severe form of heart disease called decompensated heart failure, for which there are few available treatments. Many patients are treated with diuretics and vasodilators. Natrecor's label already warns it can cause kidney problems in certain users. The drug is marketed by Scios Inc., a wholly-owned unit of Johnson & Johnson.
In a study published in the April 2005 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, a team of researchers assert that Natrecor users suffered from a higher death rate than cardiac patients on other drugs, such as diuretics and vasodilators, based on data from three past Natrecor clinical trials. In conclusion, Nesiritide may be associated with an increased risk of death within the first month after its use for the treatment of decompensated heart failure when compared other therapies, the researchers wrote.
The following serious side effects may occur: death, kidney failure, and kidney problems. If you or some you know have used this medication and have experienced any of the above named side effects, contact The Singleton Law Firm today!
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