Propulsid Warning
Do not discontinue the use of any medication without first consulting your physician.
Propulsid® was a popular medication approved for patients suffering severe nighttime
heartburn. It controlled and relieved the symptoms of heartburn by moving content
through the stomach, reducing exposure of the esophagus to stomach acid. Propulsid®
was only approved for use by adults, but in some cases it was administered to infants
as a treatment for colic.
Patients taking Propulsid® have experienced cases of serious heart rhythm disorders,
cardiac arrest, and even sudden death. In some cases side effects included nervous
system symptoms, such as headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. Seizures were reported
in rare cases. Patients who were taking the following medications should not take
Propulsid®:
- Anti-allergy
- Anti-angina
- Anti-arrhythmics (irregular heart beat)
- Antibiotics
- Anti-depressants
- Anti-fungals
- Anti-nausea
- Anti-psychotics
- Protease inhibitors (anti-HIV infection)
Additionally, patients with the following medical conditions are at greater risk
for Propulsid®’s side effects:
- Irregular heartbeat
- Abnormal ECG or EKG
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
- Lung disease
- Low blood levels of potassium, calcium, or magnesium
- Eating disorders
- Dehydration
- Persistent vomiting
As a result of these risks, Propulsid®’s manufacturer, Janssen Pharmaceutica,
pulled Propulsid® from the general market. Propulsid® is still available,
but only to patients who meet specific criteria. Physicians prescribing Propulsid®
must be able to prove that the patient did not respond to other drug treatments
or dietary changes; does not have a heart condition; does not take certain medications;
and took both an electrocardiogram and blood tests.
If you or a loved one used Propulsid® and suffered injuries or complications,
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