Terbutaline Drug Information, including possible links between fraternal twins that have been diagnosed with a condition within the autism spectrum
Information provided by Terbutaline Lawyers at Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP
Do your fraternal twins have autism, or one of the autism spectrum disorders? It’s possible that you were given a drug during labor that contributed to this condition.
The fact is, you may not even know what drugs were administered while you were pregnant and in labor. But, if you gave birth to fraternal twins and they have developed autistic spectrum disorder, call us. We are currently investigating cases like this and can help you determine if a drug may have been involved.
For instance, a drug used to prevent asthma attacks has also been promoted by pharmaceutical manufacturers as a way to control pre-term labor. The drug — Terbutaline — is a generic version of the name-brand drugs Brethine and Bricanyl.
However the “off label” use of Terbutaline was never approved by the FDA for this purpose. Because it was never approved, the manufacturer could be responsible for injuries.
Recent studies show a negative impact of Terbutaline on an unborn baby’s brain development because it can cause over-stimulation of certain brain activity. Early research indicates this over-stimulation could lead to autism, particularly in twins.
Autism is also called autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A doctor might also describe these disorders as pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), Asperger’s Disorder, Rett’s Syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD), semantic-pragmatic communications disorder (SPCD), hyperlexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Other side effects to newborns exposed to the Terbutaline could include fast heartbeat, poor blood flow, jaundice, bleeding within the brain or heart, low blood pressure, enlarged heart, high levels of insulin in the blood and low or high levels of sugar in the blood.
Our law firm is supporting ground-breaking research into possible links between Terbutaline and autism in a effort to protect children from this condition. Our investigation is looking for fraternal twins with autism spectrum disorder because fraternal twins share the same surroundings but their DNA is not identical. Research may prove Terbutaline to be an environmental factor for causing autism.
If you or a loved one has fraternal twins suffering from autism spectrum disorder, you or they may have grounds for a monetary claim. Remember, as they grow older, so do you. Please contact a Terbutaline lawyer at our law firm today for a free consultation.