Dangerous Medication
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THE LAW FIRM OF ALLEN L. ROTHENBERG
 Newly released reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have linked Ketek , a top-selling antibiotic prescribed to treat respiratory problems such as sinusitis, pneumonia and bronchitis, to serious life threatening side effects . In May 2006, an FDA memo reported that there are at least 12 cases of severe liver failure - including four deaths - associated with Ketek. |
However, concerns over the Ketek's safety began to rise recently when the FDA recommended that a black box warning be added to the drug label. The new warning highlights the increased risk of severe and potentially life-threatening liver damage. The FDA reports that Ketek is associated with a "profound degree" of liver injury, including 12 cases of liver failure . Four of those patients died and one required a liver transplant. Some patients had only taken a couple of doses of Ketek before experiencing serious liver damage. Data shows that compared with similar drugs, Ketek side effects-such as liver disease and other liver damage-occurred at much higher rates . In fact, the FDA concluded that Ketek is clearly and consistently associated with liver failure. Ketek not only has the potential to cause acute liver disease, it may also cause other serious side effects, including loss of consciousness, colon inflammation, jaundice, blurred vision, and more. The FDA has urged doctors to monitor patients who are taking Ketek for signs or symptoms of liver damage. |
If you are taking KETEK and have any of the symptoms listed above or if a loved one has suffered serious liver damage
while taking KETEK contact The Law Firm of Allen L. Rothenberg at 1-800-624-8888 or1-800-ROTHENBERG. |