{"id":6042,"date":"2020-04-07T18:50:55","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T22:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10028\/?post_type=practiceareas&p=6042"},"modified":"2022-06-21T16:55:25","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T20:55:25","slug":"national-elmiron-eye-disease-lawyers-2","status":"publish","type":"practiceareas","link":"https:\/\/www.napolilaw.com\/practice-areas\/national-elmiron-eye-disease-lawyers-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Elmiron\u00ae Lawsuit Lawyers"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many years, pentosan polysulfate, known for its band name Elmiron\u00ae, has been one of the most commonly-prescribed drugs for patients struggling with Interstitial Cystitis, a rare and extremely painful bladder condition. <\/span> Elmiron\u00ae patients had no idea that the drug may be toxic to the retina causing serious vision impairment, but Janssen Pharmaceuticals, the drug manufacturer, apparently knew and did not warn anyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

This behavior is not unusual. For centuries, drug manufacturers fail to disclose side-effect risks fearing that any negative publicity could deflate sales. Drug companies ignore all of the overwhelming evidence of side-effects risks and alternatively choose to fight these claims tooth and nail. That\u2019s especially true of Johnson & Johnson, which owns Janssen Pharmaceuticals. J&J lawyers are determined to protect the company\u2019s brand name as a family-friendly drug manufacturer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mass Tort News publishes “Elmiron Litigatin: Emerging Torts<\/a>” by Partner Hunter J. Shkolnik and Associate Rachel L. Shkolnik\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

As an Elmiron\u00ae patient, you need the aggressive legal team at Napoli Shkolnik<\/span><\/a> on your side. Our relentless New York Elmiron\u00ae eye disease lawyers thoroughly investigate your claim, gather evidence on your behalf, and never stop fighting for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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Who Takes Elmiron?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Elmiron\u00ae treats a wide range of uncommon conditions. Interstitial Cystitis known as Painful Bladder Syndrome<\/b> is one of several conditions. Normally, when the bladder feels full, people get the urge to urinate. IC disrupts these signals. Victims feel the urge to constantly urinate. As per the Mayo Clinic, Interstitial Cystitis can result in a number of complications including, reduced bladder capacity, lower quality of life, sexual intimacy problems, and emotional troubles. <\/span><\/p>\n

Patients suffering Interstitial Cystitis are often prescribed Elmiron\u00ae. Elmiron\u00ae coats the bladder wall with a thin protective layer which eases pain. If patients experience intense pain, the manufacturer authorizes dosages leveling up to five times the normal dose amount. At this time, it’s unclear how much Elmiron\u00ae is too much to cause vision impairment. <\/span><\/p>\n

Elmiron\u00ae is an anticoagulant <\/b>(blood thinner), which prevents blood clots after surgery. Patients prescribed with Elmiron\u00ae post surgery usually take Elmiron\u00ae for only a few days. Although, patients only use Elmiron\u00ae for a short period of time, the drug remains in the body\u00a0 <\/span>for a period of time after the patients stops taking the drug.<\/span><\/p>\n

Elmiron\u00ae (Pentosan Polysulfate) and Eye Disease<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Retinal Maculopathy, a rare eye disease, has been linked to Elmiron\u00ae use. Retinal Maculopathy is an umbrella term for several similar conditions, including Age-related Macular Degeneration, Malattia Leventinese, which is a lot like AMD, and Cellophane Maculopathy, a rare condition in which a membrane covers the retina.<\/span><\/p>\n

Retinal pigmentation cells change color, causing:<\/span><\/p>\n