tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595622072516077192024-03-19T08:01:08.589-05:00Drug Injury Lawyer BlogDiscussing the latest drug injury related issues.Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-67705884694813716672010-11-22T16:54:00.004-06:002010-11-22T16:58:44.060-06:00Darvon lawyer | Darvacet attorney | pain killer lawsuitIf you have experienced a darvon injury please contact one of our darvon attorneys today to see if you could be entitled to a darvocet pain killer settlement for the darvon injuries that you have suffered.<br /><br />Darvocet or Darvon (propoxyphene) is a prescription pain medication used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Darvocet in high doses (taken by itself or in combination with other drugs) has been associated with a number of accidental overdose deaths. Darvon / Darvocet has also been linked with cardiovascular injuries such as heart attacks and strokes.<br /><br />Please contact a darvon lawyer today to find out if you may have a case for a darvocet settlement.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-90029414925073345992010-01-12T16:32:00.002-06:002010-01-12T16:42:07.180-06:00Zicam Attorney | Zicam Lawsuit | Zicam LawyersZicam nasal products have been linked to loss of smell. Zicam injury lawyers are filing Zicam lawsuits to recover money for those who used Zicam and were injured and would like to file a Zicam lawsuit. If you took Zicam and suffered a loss of smell injury, please contact one of our Zicam injury lawyers to file a Zicam lawsuit for you so that your Zicam attorney can get you compensation for your Zicam injuries.<br /><br />The FDA has received more than 130 reports of loss of sense of smell associated with the use of the three Zicam products! <br /><br />In these reports, consumers have complained that they have experienced a loss of smell and it occurred within the first dose; and others stated that it occurred after multiple uses of the product.<br /><br />The loss of smell can dramatically affect a person's quality of life and can limit your ability to detect smoke or other dangers in the environment. If you or a loved one has suffered an adverse health event as a result of a Zicam product, please contact us immediately, we are experienced attorneys who can help you with your Zicam legal claim.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-15419390771956331032009-12-21T16:12:00.002-06:002009-12-21T16:17:45.511-06:00Mirapex attorney | Compulsive Gambling Lawyer | Side Effects LawsuitOur Mirapex attorneys have found that Mirapex is a drug used for treatment of Restless leg syndrome (RLS) and Parkinson's Disease. It has also been linked to compulsive gambling. If you have experienced compulsive gambling side effect symptoms after taking Mirapex, please contact our Mirapex lawyers for a Mirapex lawsuit immediately.<br /><br />The lawyers and attorneys at our firm are offering free case evaluations to victims of Mirapex side effects. Mirapex, which is used to treat Parkinson’s Disease and restless leg syndrome, has been associated with compulsive behavior, including gambling addiction. If you or someone you know developed a gambling addiction or some other compulsive behavior after starting treatment with this drug, we urge you to contact one of our Mirapex side effect lawyers as soon as possible to protect your legal rights.<br /><br />Mirapex was approved by the FDA in 1997 and by the end of 2004 accounted for almost 18 percent of prescriptions written to treat Parkinson's disease. Since its approval, hundreds of Mirapex users have claimed that they developed compulsive behaviors. In addition to gambling addictions, people treated with Mirapex have suffered from various impulse control disorders such as compulsive shopping, sexual addictions and eating disorders. <br /><br />In virtually every alleged case, the victims of Mirapex side effects had no prior history of obsessive or compulsive behaviors. And in most cases, the compulsive behavior subsides once Mirapex is discontinued. The maker of Mirapex has denied that there is an association between these behaviors and this medication, but our Mirapex side effect lawyers are aware of numerous studies that show otherwise.<br /><br />Please contact one of our Mirapex attorneys today to discuss a possible mirapex compulsive gambling behavior side effect lawsuit.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-44266045730444753212009-09-26T10:47:00.005-05:002009-09-26T11:01:46.111-05:00Yaz Side Effects Warning | Heart Attacks | Strokes | ThrombosisYasmin lawyers are filing lawsuits for Yaz side effects such as heart attacks, strokes and thrombosis. Yaz attorneys are filing Yasmin side effects lawsuits as individual mass tort actions rather than as class actions. If you have suffered a heart attack, heart attacks, strokes, strokes, thrombosis or blood clots after taking Yaz or Yasmin, contact our Yaz lawyers and Yasmin attorneys today to discuss your potential lawsuit.<br /><br />Yaz, a birth control pill maybe linked to several serious side effects such as strokes, blood clots and heart attacks, has been the subject of a misleading marketing campaign. Deceptive Yaz commercials prompted the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to issue Bayer a warning letter, and the company was forced to correct its false advertising. Unfortunately, the correction came too late for many women who had believed Bayer's false Yaz promises. <br /><br />Bayer's Yaz campaign not only made false claims about the benefits of the drug, it also downplayed the very serious side effects - including life-threatening blood clots - known to be associated with Yaz. Because of Bayer's false advertising, millions of women took Yaz without being fully aware of the drug's significant side effects and health risks. We may never know how many women suffered serious side effects - including blood clots, strokes and heart attacks - because they believed Bayer's deceptive Yaz claims.<br /><br />Our Yaz lawyers are committed to holding Bayer accountable for its deceptive Yaz advertising. Already, women around the country have filed Yaz lawsuits alleging the drug caused them to suffer life-threatening side effects. If you or someone you love suffered in a similar way because of this drug, we urge you to contact our Yaz lawyers today to protect your legal rights.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-11299106042320923682009-05-19T16:08:00.003-05:002009-05-19T16:19:05.392-05:00Reglan Side Effects Lawsuit | Metoclopramide Attorney | Tardive Dyskinesia Lawyer<strong>Reglan and other metoclopramide drugs cause tardive dyskinesia, a serious and often irreversible movement disorder. A Reglan lawsuit with a metoclopramide tardive dyskinesia lawyer could lead to a lawsuit settlement or verdict. A reglan attorney knows tardive dyskinesia cases can lead to recovery from metoclopramide manufacturers because of the recent FDA warning of tardive dyskinesia from long term reglan or metoclopramide use. A reglan lawsuit is the only way for one who suffers from reglan metoclopramide tardive dyskinesia to obtain compensation.</strong><br /><br />Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)is a devastating and sometimes lifelong syndrome for those diagnosed. It affects its victims physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, and vocationally. <br /><br />One of the worst aspects of TD for many victims is the fact that they should have never developed the syndrome in the first place. <br /><br />We are committed to helping victims of TD. To our knowledge, we are one of the only law firms in the country actively handling these types of cases. Many lawyers are reluctant to undertake the representation of victims of this disorder due to their lack of knowledge in this highly specialized field of litigation.<br /><br />The manufacturers of Reglan and its generic metoclopramide mention the link between the development of TD and the drug on its labeling, however they suggest the incidence rarely occurs.<br /><br />It is important to understand that the Food & Drug Administration has only approved Reglan for short-term use (4 to 12 weeks) and only when conservative treatment fails. <br /><br />Safety experts from the Duke University School of Medicine, publishing in the November/December 2004 Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, caution that the use of Reglan is increasing and that this fact may result in more cases of drug-induced movement disorders from the medication. <br /><br />Long-term use can cause serious Reglan side effects, including TD.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-36874172558237938572009-04-10T10:52:00.003-05:002009-04-10T10:58:37.767-05:00Reglan Lawyer | Tardive Dyskinesia Attorney | Reglan Lawsuit<strong>Reglan, used to treat gastrointestinal problems, has been shown to increase the risk of tardive dyskinesia, a serious and generally irreversible movement disorder. A reglan lawsuit by a reglan side effects attorney may lead to compensation for those injured by the side effects of Reglan. </strong><br /><br />Reglan (metoclopramide) is a prescription drug often prescribed to treat gastrointestinal problems in children and adults. Reglan is most often used to control gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or to reduce nausea and vomiting. Physicians will often use Reglan for both children and adults suffering from reflux, gastroparesis, and other conditions related to the stomach such as heartburn, decreased appetite, and prolonged fullness after eating. Even infants are sometimes given Reglan for reflux. <br /><br />Reglan works by affecting the lower esophageal sphincter pressure, which then helps to improve gastrointestinal emptying. The FDA has only approved Reglan for short-term treatment (between 4 and 12 weeks) of these conditions, and only after conservative methods of treatment have failed. Unfortunately, prescription trends prove that many patients are prescribed Reglan for longer than 12 weeks (often for years), which is against FDA recommendations. The manufacturers of Reglan are well aware of these extended prescription trends. <br /><br />Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)is a devastating and sometimes lifelong syndrome for those diagnosed. It affects its victims physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, and vocationally. <br /><br />One of the worst aspects of TD for many victims is the fact that they should have never developed the syndrome in the first place. <br /><br />We are committed to helping victims of TD. To our knowledge, we are one of the only law firms in the country actively handling these types of cases. Many lawyers are reluctant to undertake the representation of victims of this disorder due to their lack of knowledge in this highly specialized field of litigation<br /><br />Our attorneys help people who have suffered Reglan side effects after taking products containing the drug metoclopramide and representing individuals who have developed Tardive Dyskinesia in filing a Reglan lawsuit.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-79076226558963251012009-04-09T15:28:00.008-05:002009-04-09T15:55:40.912-05:00Raptiva Lawyer | PML Attorney | Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) Lawsuit<strong>Raptiva, a medication for treatment of psoriasis, has been shown to increase the risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) also known as progressive multifocal leukoencephalitis, which is characterized by progressive damage to the white matter of the brain. A raptiva lawsuit by a raptiva PML attorney may lead to compensation for those injured by the side effects of raptiva. </strong><br /><br />Raptiva (Generic: Efalizumab) is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeted toward the hyperproliferative pathology of psoriasis. As an immunosuppressive agent, Raptiva "has the ability to enhance the threat of infection and reactivate latent, chronic infections," the label cautions. Serious infections and malignancies reported in patients taking Rapitva include malignant melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer, non-cutaneous solid tumors, and lymphomas.<br /><br />On, July 20, 2005, the FDA announced a new warning on the Genentech psoriasis drug Raptiva (efalizumab) following reports of four cases of hemolytic anemia that were diagnosed four to six months after patients started on the monoclonal antibody. Two of the cases occurred during clinical trials of Raptiva, and the other two were reported as post-marketing events, according to the FDA.<br /><br />The FDA is reviewing this latest information. The agency will take appropriate steps to ensure that the risks of Raptiva do not outweigh its benefits, that patients prescribed Raptiva are clearly informed of the signs and symptoms of PML, and that health care professionals carefully monitor patients for the possible development of PML. The Public Health Advisory provides recommendations for h ealthcare providers and patients when treatment with this product is considered. <br />Read the MedWatch safety summary, including links to the Public Health Advisory and News Release, at: <br />http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2009/safety09.htm#Raptiva <br /><br />Raptiva has been an extremely prevalent medication in recent years in the United States for the purpose of treating psoriasis, which is a disease of the skin for which there is no known cause or cure at this time. Therefore, these sorts of medications have generally presented the best option in terms of helping patients manage the disease in order to make it more tolerable, as psoriasis can be very painful.<br /><br />If you or a loved one has been injured by a Raptiva treatment and you are in need of a compassionate, yet highly-skilled attorney who will fight tirelessly to recover compensation for your losses, contact us today. One of our experienced Raptiva attorneys will be in touch with you soon to schedule a free, private consultation to discuss your concerns.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-45040697417187249072009-02-03T16:22:00.004-06:002009-02-03T16:38:57.221-06:00Heparin Lawyer | Baxter Recall | Side Effects Attorney<strong>Our heparin lawsuit lawyers and attorneys have discovered that a recall of tainted heparin made by heparin manufacturer Baxter has caused severe tainted heparin side effects and other injuries that our heparin attorneys may be able to recover compensation for through a heparin lawsuit. Our heparin side effects attorneys have considerable experience litigating heparin side effects cases and are the right attorneys to take on heparin manufacturer Baxter. </strong> <br /><br />On Monday, February 11, 2008, on the heels of reports of 4 deaths and 350 adverse reactions caused by apparent allergic reactions to Heparin, Baxter International, one of the leading medical device and drug manufacturers in the world, announced that it would no longer sell multi-dose vials of Heparin. As of April 9, 2008, 62 deaths have been reported from what we now know to be heparin that was contaminated in China. <br /><br />The Heparin recall crisis began late last year when four children undergoing dialysis in Missouri exhibited severe allergic reactions just minutes after receiving Heparin. Reports of adverse reactions to Heparin continued to mount, leading to last month’s recall by Baxter International of certain batches of Heparin. As the reports continued to spread to include more and more Heparin lots not recalled, Baxter realized the recalled batches were not the problem and decided to recall Heparin. <br /><br />Products affected are: Baxter’s Heparin Sodium Injection multiple-dose vials (1000 units/mL concentration, 10 mL and 30 mL vials; 5000 units/mL concentration, 10 mL vials; and 10,000 units/mL, 4 mL vials). These are used when patients need large intravenous doses given quickly, sometimes called “bolus doses” in order to thin their blood over a very short period of time. Patients affected are: patients with kidney failure on hemodialysis; patients undergoing certain types of cardiovascular surgery; patients undergoing other specialized treatments called photopheresis and plasmapheresis and some patients who have blood clots in arteries or veins. <br /><br />FDA learned of the occurrence of adverse events on January 9 from CDC investigators who were evaluating small clusters of these events in dialysis centers. On January 16, 2008, FDA initiated an inspection of Baxter’s manufacturing plant in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. At the time of the inspection, Baxter notified the Agency that nine lots of its heparin sodium were being recalled due to an increase in the rate of adverse events with these lots. The recall was initiated on January 17, 2008.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-5403748189722591502009-01-22T15:31:00.008-06:002009-01-22T15:48:25.029-06:00Digitek Lawyer | Digoxin Attorney | Digitalis Toxicity Lawyer | Recall Side Effects LawsuitDigitek is a pharmaceutical drug manufactured by Actavis. Digoxin, generic for Digitek, has caused side effects such as digitalis toxicity and other Digitek related injuries, even death. Digitek attorneys have found that digitalis toxicity was caused by pills twice the size they should have been leading to the recall.<br /><br />The Digitek lawyers and attorneys at our firm are currently offering free case evaluations to anyone who suffered an adverse reaction from Digitek tablets. In April 2008, Actavis Towtowa recalled all lots of Bertek and UDL Laboratories Digitek (digoxin tablets, USP, all strengths) for oral use due to a manufacturing defect. <br /><br />Many medical products are recalled every year because they are found to be defective or unsafe. Dangerous products— particularly unsafe pharmaceutical drugs—can devastate families with physical injuries, medical bills, and even wrongful death. If you or a family member has been injured by an unsafe drug, you need help from an experienced products liability attorney. Product liability law can be very complex, given the number of potential party defendants involved, such as the manufacturer, distributor, retailer, etc., and the different state and federal laws that may be involved. Negligence in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of drugs can cause harm to patients, including acute illness and injury and sometimes death. Additionally, the legal theories of strict liability, negligence, and breach of warranty may apply in suing for injuries caused by unsafe or defective pharmaceutical drugs.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.druginjurylegal.com" target="_blank">Digitek Lawyer </a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-52142121022027586402009-01-21T14:34:00.006-06:002009-01-21T14:42:34.446-06:00Cipro Side Effects Lawyer | Cipro Tendon Rupture Attorney | Cipro Tendonitis Lawsuit<strong>The drug Cipro has been linked to achilles tendon rupture, other tendon rupture, tendonitis and other tendon related injury. Cipro is an antibiotic in the fluorquinolone class that as a whole has been linked to tendon rupture related injuries. Tendon rupture caused by Cipro can lead to surgery and is notably painful.</strong> <br /><br />Unfortunately for Cipro and for the millions of people who have used it for any purpose, reports began to surface that linked the use of Cipro with the tendency to develop serious side effects, including tendonitis and the rupturing of tendons in the body. Tendonitis is a painful and sometimes chronic condition where the patient feels discomfort in almost any area of the body, and ruptured tendons lead to an immediate problem that requires surgery to repair the problem.<br /><br />As a result, the FDA has issued a statement that Bayer is now required to issue a “Black Box” warning that’s to be attached to all of its containers, and this is the most serious warning that the FDA can require. If you or someone you love has been injured as a result of using Cipro, you need to contact a defective drugs attorney as soon as possible to get the process of evaluating and, if advisable, enforcing your rights started.<br /><br />The lawyers and attorneys at our firm are offering free consultations to individuals who experienced tendon ruptures and tendonitis after treatment with the antibiotic Cipro. If you or a loved one suffered a tendon injury as a result of this antibiotic, we urge you contact one of our Cipro injury lawyers right away.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.druginjurylegal.com" target="_blank">Cipro Lawyer </a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-225360904722987972009-01-20T15:11:00.004-06:002009-01-20T15:23:32.828-06:00Levaquin Lawyer | Tendon Rupture Attorney | Tendonitis Lawsuit<strong>Levaquin, a fluoroquinolone, has been shown to increase the risk of achilles tendon rupture, other tendon rupture, tendonitis, and other tendon related injury. A levaquin lawsuit by a levaquin side effects attorney may lead to compensation for those injured by the side effects of Levaquin. </strong><br /><br />Levaquin (Generic: levofloxacin) is in a class of antibiotics called fluroquinolone, which have come under attack in recent months as being linked to serious adverse side effects. More specifically, Levaquin has been linked to tendon damage and ruptures in the Achilles tendon, the rotator cuff (shoulder), the biceps, the hand, and the thumb. <br /><br />Tendon ruptures associated with these drugs continue to occur at a disturbing rate but could be prevented if doctors and patients were more aware of the early warning signals, such as the onset of tendon pain, and switched to other antibiotics. <br /><br />The FDA must act and require black box warnings and patient information guides - (Source: Dr. Sidney Wolfe, director of Public Citizen's Health Research Group) <br /><br />Some researchers speculate that fluoroquinolones are toxic to tendon fibers and may decrease blood supply in tendons that already have a limited amount of blood supply.<br /><br />On July 8, 2008, the FDA notified healthcare professionals that a BOXED WARNING and Medication Guide are to be added to the prescribing information to strengthen existing warnings about the increased risk of developing tendinitis and tendon rupture in patients taking fluoroquinolones for systemic use. <br /><br />Furthermore, the FDA advised that Fluoroquinolones are associated with an increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture. This risk is further increased in those over age 60, in kidney, heart, and lung transplant recipients, and with use of concomitant steroid therapy.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-19703879409426601452008-02-19T21:54:00.005-06:002008-02-19T22:12:14.255-06:00Trasylol Lawyer | Kidney Failure Attorney | Trasylol Renal FailureThe Trasylol lawyer at Flynn and Associates has learned that Trasylol is associated with kidney failure and other renal failure related Trasylol injuries. The side effects of Trasylol include kidney or renal failure and other kidney related injuries. Your Trasylol attorney can help you obtain the compensation that you deserve for your Trasylol related kidney failure injuries. Trasylol is marketed by Bayer and is used during heart surgery. If you have suffered a Trasylol related kidney injury, contact your Trasylol lawyer today to find out if your Trasylol attorney can help you obtain legal compensation for your Trasylol kidney failure or renal related Trasylol injuries. <br /><br />Heart surgery patients and doctors should be aware of serious Trasylol side effects recently discovered in a January 2006 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine . Recent evidence suggests that Trasylol doubles the risk of kidney damage, heart attack, heart failure, stroke, brain disease, and other serious and life-threatening Trasylol side effects. <br /><br />Trasylol (aprotinin), made by Bayer Pharmaceuticals, was approved by the FDA in December 1993 to reduce bleeding and the need for blood transfusion in patients undergoing heart surgery. The serious risk of Trasylol side effects had not fully been disclosed until the publication of this recent study, after over a decade of this medication''s use. <br /><br />The risk of Trasylol side effects are so great that the lead author of the study, Dr. Dennis Mangano of California''s Ischemic Research and Education Foundation, has compared them to Vioxx side effects. "It''s like a ''Vioxx II'' but it''s a little bit different. The frequency of adverse events we see is far greater with Trasylol than with Vioxx ," states Mangano. He also expressed concern about the sheer number of people who have taken Trasylol without knowing the serious risk of Trasylol side effects. <br /><br />The Trasylol lawyers at Flynn and Associates can help you navigate the complex legal maze that will be presented as an obstruction to your compensation for your Trasylol injury. You should be aware that you should contact your Trasylol attorney immediately to discuss your case. This is because the statute of limitations could run soon on your Trasylol case, forever barring you from recovery for your Trasylol injury. Contact one of the Trasylol lawyers at Flynn and Associates immediately to discuss your Trasylol injury case.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.druginjurylegal.com" target="_blank">Trasylol Lawyer </a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-81267170050483510752008-01-19T12:23:00.000-06:002008-01-19T12:34:10.954-06:00Hormone Replacement Therapy Lawyer | Lobular Breast Cancer AttorneyHormone replacement therapy causes lobular breast cancer. If you have lobular breast cancer or have experienced similar side effects you should contact your Hormone Replacement Therapy Lawyer immediately. Your lobular breast cancer attorney can help you obtain compensation for the hormone replacement therapy related injuries that you suffered. Without a hormone replacement therapy lawyer, you likely cannot recover for your lobular breast cancer related injuries against the maker of hormone replacement therapy. For this reason, a lobular breast cancer attorney should be contacted immediately in the event that you suffered lobular breast cancer after taking the hormone replacement therapy drugs.<br /><br />Hormone Replacement Therapy ("HRT") places women at a higher risk for breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and other serious illnesses, according to recent studies. If you have develped any of these serious illnesses, please call our lawyers or e-mail our law firm to learn more about your legal rights concerning HRT. Prempro, Premarin, Provera, Premphase, Estradiol, and Medroxyprogesterone are commonly prescribed hormone replacement drugs. <br /><br />HRT refers to the use of estrogen and progestin for the treatment of symptoms related to menopause. It is also commonly referred to as opposed estrogen therapy. The drug Prempro is a leading HRT drug that combines estrogen and progestin into one pill, and nationwide, there are an estimated 6 million women currently taking the drug. It is prescribed to treat women experiencing menopausal symptoms that include mood swings, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness and osteoporosis. When HRT was first introduced to women decades ago, it was assumed the benefits outweighed the risks. Recent studies have proved those assumptions false in most cases.<br /><br />If you have suffered lobular breast cancer as a result of hormone replacement therapy drugs, contact your hormone replacement therapy attorney and lobular breast cancer lawyer immediately.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.druginjurylegal.com" target="_blank">Lobular Breast Cancer Attorney </a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-46799370093864353562008-01-17T15:57:00.000-06:002008-01-17T16:11:34.285-06:00Lobular Breast Cancer Lawyer | Hormone Replacement Therapy AttorneyA new study has shown <strong>lobular breast cancer lawyer</strong> and <strong>hormone replacement therapy attorney</strong> Casey Flynn that <strong>hormone replacement therapy</strong> places users at a higher risk of <strong>lobular breast cancer</strong>. <strong>Lobular breast cancer</strong> is a <strong>rare cancer</strong> that has been associated with <strong>hormone therapy</strong>. If you have been diagnosed with <strong>lobular breast cancer</strong>, you should immediately contact a <strong>lobular breast cancer lawyer</strong> or <strong>hormone replacement therapy attorney</strong> to discuss your legal rights and the potential for compensation for your <strong>lobular breast cancer</strong> caused by <strong>hormone replacement therapy</strong>.<br /><br /><br /><br />Researchers reported that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) significantly increases the risk of an particular type of breast cancer. The study found those who took combined estrogen/progestin hormone replacement therapy for three years or more had four times the risk of lobular breast cancer. The study, published in the January issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, is one of dozens of studies looking to clarify the dangers of taking HRT to treat menopause symptoms. “Previous research indicated that five or more years of combined hormone-therapy use was necessary to increase overall breast-cancer risk,” Dr. Christopher Li of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, who led the study, said. “Our study, the first specifically designed to evaluate the relationship between combined HRT and lobular breast cancers, suggests that a significantly shorter length of exposure to such hormones may confer an increased risk,” he added.<br /><br /><br /><br />According to the American Cancer Society, lobular breast cancer accounts for about 10 percent of all invasive breast cancers, the cancers that most threaten to spread to other parts of the body. The cancer can be treated with hormone-based therapies such as tamoxifen, but the tumors are more difficult to detect by mammograms, so that the cancer is generally diagnosed in more advanced stages.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-84617483158526846512007-12-21T11:35:00.001-06:002007-12-21T11:52:14.263-06:00Avandia Heart Attack Lawyer | Avandia Heart Attack AttorneyYour <strong>Avandia heart attack lawyer</strong> advises that popular diabetes drug <strong>Avandia</strong> has an association of increased risk of <strong>heart attack</strong> in its users. You may be due <a href="http://www.druginjurylegal.com/drugs/avandia.html">compensation</a> if you had a <strong>heart attack</strong> while on <strong>Avandia</strong> and you should contact your <strong>Avandia heart attack attorney</strong> immediately to pursue this compensation. Your <strong>Avandia heart attack lawyer</strong> will help you discern your <a href="http://www.druginjurylegal.com/drugs/avandia.html">legal rights</a> and maintain compensation for your <strong>Avandia heart attack</strong>. It is imperative that you contact your <strong>Avandia heart attack lawyer</strong> immediately because without an <strong>Avandia heart attack attorney</strong>, you may be unable to pursue compensation for your <strong>Avandia heart attack</strong>.<br /><br />A new study shows that diabetes drug <a href="http://www.druginjurylegal.com/drugs/avandia.html">Avandia</a> increases risk of heart attack and death due to heart disease. Avandia manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline says the study is flawed and that better data -- some already submitted to the FDA, some from an ongoing clinical trial -- show Avandia does not have a significant risk to patients' heart health.<br /><br />The FDA states that based upon this "contradictory evidence about the risks in patients treated with Avandia," patients taking <a href="http://www.druginjurylegal.com/drugs/avandia.html">Avandia</a> -- especially those who have had heart attacks or who have underlying heart disease -- should talk with their physicians about whether to continue taking Avandia. The new warning comes from an analysis of short-term clinical studies comparing Avandia to other diabetes drugs. It shows that Avandia increases heart attack risk by 43% -- and increases risk of death from heart disease by 64%.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.druginjurylegal.com/drugs/avandia.html" target="_blank">Avandia Heart Attack Attorney </a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-40261337443757179602007-12-19T14:48:00.000-06:002007-12-19T15:44:03.283-06:00Dilantin Stevens Johnson Syndrome Lawyer | Dilantin SJS AttorneyDilantin is a drug that causes Stevens Johnson Syndrome. If you have SJS or have experienced Stevens Johnson Syndrome you should contact your Dilantin Stevens Johnson Syndrome Lawyer immediately. Your Dilantin SJS attorney can help you obtain compensation for the SJS injuries that you suffered. Without a Dilantin Stevens Johnson Syndrome lawyer, you likely cannot recover for you SJS related injuries against the maker of Dilantin. For this reason, a Dilantin SJS attorney should be contacted immediately in the event that you suffered Stevens Johnson Syndrome after taking the drug Dilantin.<br /><br />Dilantin is an antiepileptic drug used to seizure. The FDA approved Dilantin, manufactured by Pfizer, on November 20, 2001. A major side effect of Dilantin is a severe skin reaction called Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS), a severe allergic reaction. SJS is a potentially life threatening disease that causes rashes, skin peeling, sores on the mucous membranes and death. <br /><br />With SJS, other adverse reactions include Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Symptoms (TENS) and Lyell’s Syndrome. SJS is treated by hospitalization but, the cause must be determined first. If caused by Dilantin, the medication must be stopped immediately. If SJS is drug related, the chances of recovery are greatly increased once the drug is discontinued. SJS can be fatal in about 15 percent of sufferers. <br /><br />If you have suffered SJS as a result of Dilantin, contact your Dilantin Stevens Johnson Syndrome lawyer immediately.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.druginjurylegal.com/drugs/sjs.html" target="_blank">Dilantin SJS Attorney </a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-76632304470070957782007-12-14T16:28:00.000-06:002007-12-14T16:45:50.939-06:00St. Louis Asbestos Lawyer | St. Louis Mesothelioma AttorneyA <strong>St. Louis asbestos lawyer</strong> can help you obtain compensation for your <strong>asbestos</strong> related <strong>injuries</strong>. If <strong>asbestos</strong> has affected you in any way, you should contact a <strong>St. Louis asbestos lawyer</strong> immediately to help determine your rights. <strong>Asbestos</strong> causes <strong>mesothelioma</strong> and you may be able to obtain compensation for your <strong>asbestos</strong> related <strong>mesothelioma</strong> if you contact a <strong>St. Louis mesothelioma attorney</strong>. <strong>Asbestos</strong> can also cause other <strong>injuries</strong>, not just <strong>mesothelioma</strong>, and a <strong>St. Louis asbestos lawyer</strong> will determine which <strong>asbestos </strong>manufacturer and other <strong>asbestos</strong> defendant is liable for your <strong>asbestos</strong> related <strong>injuries</strong>. That is why it is imperative that you contact a <strong>St. Louis asbestos lawyer</strong> and <strong>St. Louis mesothelioma attorney</strong> as soon as possible.<br /><br />The name "asbestos" belongs to a group of minerals called "asbestiform" minerals. Asbestos is a fibrous material which is mined from serpentine rock. Simply put, rock was mined and crushed. When the rock was pulverized, fibrous strands of asbestos were extracted from the rock. The strands were then bagged and shipped to manufacturing facilities where the asbestos was used as an insulation ingredient and for other materials. The most commonly used forms of asbestos were chrysotile, amosite and crocidolite.<br /><br />Although asbestos products have not been used in construction for quite, the products in place present a clear danger to individuals involved in repair work and the demolition of structures containing asbestos products. In fact, many new cases of asbestos related injuries are diagnosed daily. It is for this reason that if you have an asbestos related injury, such as mesothelioma, you should contact a St. Louis asbestos lawyer or St. Louis mesothelioma attorney today to discuss your recourse.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.druginjurylegal.com" target="_blank">St. Louis Asbestos Attorney </a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-70641808934023778232007-12-06T15:18:00.000-06:002007-12-06T15:27:42.267-06:00Bextra Heart Attack Lawyer | Bextra Stroke Attorney<strong>Bextra</strong> was pulled from the market due to its association with <strong>heart attack</strong> and <strong>stroke</strong>. If you had a <strong>Bextra</strong> <strong>heart attack</strong> or <strong>Bextra</strong> <strong>stroke</strong>, you should immediately contact <strong>Bextra heart attack lawyer</strong> and <strong>Bextra stroke attorney</strong> Casey Flynn. If you feel that your <strong>Bextra heart attack</strong> or <strong>Bextra stroke</strong> was caused by <strong>Bextra</strong>, you may have a <a href="http://druginjurylawyer.blogspot.com/2007/12/bextra-heart-attack-lawyer-bextra.html">claim</a> against the maker of <strong>Bextra</strong>. The maker of <strong>Bextra</strong> should be liable for your <strong>Bextra heart attack</strong> or <strong>Bextra stroke</strong> and <strong>Bextra heart attack</strong> and <strong>Bextra stroke attorney</strong> Casey Flynn can get you the compensation you deserve.<br /><br />On April 7, 2005, the FDA and European regulators formally asked <a href="http://druginjurylawyer.blogspot.com/2007/12/bextra-heart-attack-lawyer-bextra.html">Pfizer</a> to suspend sales of Bextra in the United States and Europe. As a result, Pfizer announced it would halt sales of the drug in the United States and the European Union countries immediately. The FDA stated that the risks posed by Bextra outweigh its benefits. These risks include a high rate of heart attacks, strokes, other cardiovascular injuries and Stevens Johnson Syndrome.<br /><br /><a href="http://druginjurylawyer.blogspot.com/2007/12/bextra-heart-attack-lawyer-bextra.html">Bextra</a> (generic name: valdecoxib), a Cox-2 Inhibitor drug, is in the same drug family as Vioxx, Celebrex and Naproxen. People prescribed Bextra have experienced a higher number of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular problems. Bextra is prescribed for the treatment of adult rheumatoid arthritis, and the pain associated with menstrual cramping.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-87420474467372917722007-11-27T14:47:00.001-06:002007-12-05T11:47:13.351-06:00Myfortic Attorney | Myfortic LawyerNovartis and FDA informed <strong>Myfortic attorney </strong>Casey Flynn, healthcare professionals and patients that use of <strong>Myfortic Delayed Release Tablets</strong> during pregnancy is associated with increased risks of pregnancy loss and congenital malformations. If this has happened to you, please contact a <strong><a href="http://druginjurylawyer.blogspot.com/2007/11/myfortic-attorney-myfortic-lawyer.html">Myfortic lawyer</a> </strong>immediately. The pregnancy category for <strong>Myfortic</strong> has been changed to Category D (Positive evidence of fetal risk). Please call immediately a <strong>Myfortic lawyer </strong>to discuss this change. If you have experience adverse effects from <strong>Myfortic, </strong>please contact a <strong>Myfortic attorney </strong>today. <strong>MMF</strong> is converted to the active ingredient in <strong>Myfortic</strong>, following oral or intravenous administration.<br /><br />A patient who is planning a pregnancy should not use <a href="http://druginjurylawyer.blogspot.com/2007/11/myfortic-attorney-myfortic-lawyer.html">Myfortic</a> unless she cannot be successfully treated with other immunosuppressant drugs. Healthcare professionals should discuss the risks and benefits of Myfortic as well as alternative immunosuppressant therapy with the patient. Female patients of childbearing potential must receive contraceptive counseling and must use effective contraception while taking Myfortic. <a href="http://druginjurylawyer.blogspot.com/2007/11/myfortic-attorney-myfortic-lawyer.html">Myfortic</a> is indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in patients receiving allogeneic renal transplants, administered in combination with cyclosporine and corticosteroids.<br /><br />Read the complete 2007 MedWatch safety summary including a link to the Firm’s Dear Healthcare Professional Letter and revised prescribing information regarding this issue at:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/safety07.htm#Myfortic" target="_blank">FDA Myfortic MedWatch Report </a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-58933681707255078482007-11-21T12:11:00.000-06:002007-11-21T12:21:30.911-06:00Vioxx Settlement AttorneyMerck recently announced a <strong>Vioxx settlement</strong> for those injured by the drug <strong>Viox</strong>x. If you were injured by <strong>Vioxx</strong>, you should contact a <strong>Vioxx settlement attorney</strong> immediately. A <strong>Vioxx settlement attorney</strong> will help you navigate the complex maze that is the <strong>Vioxx settlement</strong> trust. In addition, a <strong>Vioxx settlement attorney</strong> will help you protect the rights you have under the <strong>Vioxx settlement</strong>.<br /><br />The Vioxx litigation against Merck began in 2001, but exploded after the company took the prescription pain killer off the market in 2004. Since then, Merck has been hit with approximately 26,600 lawsuits, according to company documents. Defending the litigation has been expensive: Merck filings report costs of roughly $1 billion. At the peak of the litigation frenzy, some analysts estimated the company's liability to be around $20 billion.<br /><br />Vioxx is a prescription medication that was approved by the FDA in May 1999 to treat the severe pain associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramping), and other chronic conditions. Since the drug's debut on the US market, there have always been concerns about Vioxx safety. Vioxx, and its COX-2 selective cohorts, were originally developed as an alternative to other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medications. These drugs had serious gastrointestinal side effects associated with their use. Vioxx was purported to have less gastrointestinal side effects than other NSAIDs such as naproxen.<br /><br />For further Vioxx information, please click on the Vioxx link below.<br /><br /><a href="http://druginjurylegal.com/drugs/vioxx.html" target="_blank">Vioxx Settlement Attorney </a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-31983774602098191382007-11-20T15:06:00.000-06:002007-11-21T08:15:58.000-06:00Chantix AttorneyFDA informed healthcare professionals and <strong>Chantix</strong> <strong>attorney</strong> Casey Flynn of reports of suicidal thoughts and aggressive and erratic behavior in patient who have taken Chantix, a smoking cessation product. If you have experienced this, please contact Casey Flynn, a <strong>Chantix attorney</strong>. There are also reports of patients experiencing drowsiness that affected their ability to drive or operate machinery. Please contact <strong>Chantix attorney</strong> Casey Flynn immediately if you have experienced this.<br /><br />FDA is currently reviewing these cases, along with other recent reports. A preliminary assessment reveals that many of the cases reflect new-onset of depressed mood, suicidal ideation, and changes in emotion and behavior within days to weeks of initiating Chantix treatment. The role of Chantix in these cases is not clear because smoking cessation, with or without treatment, is associated with nicotine withdrawal symptoms and has also been associated with the exacerbation of underlying psychiatric illness. However, not all patients described in the cases had preexisting psychiatric illness and not all had discontinued smoking.<br />Healthcare professionals should monitor patients taking Chantix for behavior and mood changes. Patients taking this product should report behavior or mood changes to their doctor and use caution when driving or operating machinery until they know how quitting smoking with Chantix may affect them.<br /><br />Read the complete 2007 MedWatch safety summary including a link to the FDA Early Communication Sheet about an Ongoing Safety Review regarding this issue at:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/safety07.htm#Chantix" target="_blank">FDA Chantix MedWatch Report </a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-79579930625454408342007-11-16T15:02:00.000-06:002007-11-21T08:18:30.738-06:00Thoratec Implantable Ventricular Assist Device RecallThoratec Corporation and FDA have notified healthcare professionals and patients of a recall of Thoratec Implantable Ventricular Assist Devices (IVADs) Driver, serial numbers 488 and higher (located on the label of the sterile package and on the driveline’s Y-connector), manufactured and distributed from October 1, 2004 through October 22, 2007. The device is a mechanical air-driven (pneumatic) pump that helps a person's heart that is too weak to pump blood through the body. If you have been injured by this product, please contact me immediately.<br /><br />The current instructions for use state that IVADs may be implanted or placed in the external position. If the IVAD is placed in the external position, air leaks may develop in the pneumatic driveline that could result in not enough blood flow to and from the heart. This recall does not affect implanted IVADs. Physicians should contact their patients if any Thoratec IVAD was placed in the external position and patients should contact their physicians with any questions.<br /><br />Read the complete 2007 MedWatch safety summary including a link to the FDA Class 1 Recall notice regarding this issue at:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/safety07.htm#IVAD" target="_blank">FDA Thoratec Implantable Ventricular Assist Device Recall Report</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-44973972244110971182007-11-16T09:55:00.000-06:002007-11-16T10:08:04.357-06:00Vioxx SettlementA <strong>Vioxx settlement</strong> is the repayment from a civil suit against the makers of Vioxx, Merck for damages from this defective drug. A <a href="http://druginjurylegal.com/drugs/vioxx.html">Vioxx settlement</a> can include compensation for expenses related to a Vioxx injury, loss of income or earnings, and pain and suffering. A <strong>Vioxx settlement</strong> can be given through an individual or class action lawsuit.<br /><br />There are currently a number of Vioxx lawsuits that seek to compensate victims who have suffered serious Vioxx injury through a <strong>Vioxx settlement</strong>. For victims whose <a href="http://druginjurylegal.com/drugs/vioxx.html">Vioxx</a> injury has resulted in death, a Vioxx settlement might be awarded to the families or other beneficiaries in a wrongful death lawsuit. A <strong>Vioxx settlement</strong> can compensate a victim who has suffered a serious heart problem or stroke as a result of taking this pain medication.<br /><br />Vioxx is a prescription medication that was approved by the FDA in May 1999 to treat the severe pain associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramping), and other chronic conditions. Since the drug's debut on the US market, there have always been concerns about Vioxx safety. Vioxx, and its COX-2 selective cohorts, were originally developed as an alternative to other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medications. These drugs had serious gastrointestinal side effects associated with their use. Vioxx was purported to have less gastrointestinal side effects than other NSAIDs such as naproxen.<br /><br />A series of studies was conducted in order to measure the effects of Vioxx on various functions in the body. The VIGOR test was designed to test the gastrointestinal safety of Vioxx use. While fewer gastrointestinal side effects were associated with Vioxx use, the drug's makers did acknowledge that "significantly fewer thromboembolic events (<a href="http://druginjurylegal.com/drugs/vioxx.html">heart attacks and strokes</a>) were observed in naproxen patients." This statement was issued in March of 2000, but it was not until 2004 that the full weight of these risks was revealed.<br /><br />On September 30, 2004, Merck voluntarily pulled Vioxx off the market after internal studies found that patients taking Vioxx were at a much higher risk of suffering stroke or heart problems than were patients who were not taking this pain medication. This clinical trial was originally designed to test the effects of Vioxx use on the colon. The study was cut short after patients who were taking Vioxx for more than eighteen months experienced heart attacks or stroke at twice the rate of patients in the control group.<br /><br />While this drug has been recalled and is no longer available for use, there are many patients who may have already suffered the serious side effects- including heart problems and stroke- associated with Vioxx use. Victims who have been injured as a result of taking Vioxx may be eligible to seek compensation for their losses through a <a href="http://druginjurylegal.com/drugs/vioxx.html">Vioxx settlement</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-58039593668312130922007-11-06T09:02:00.000-06:002007-11-06T09:03:46.197-06:00Trasylol Side EffectsThe Food and Drug Administration recently issued a Public Health Advisory alerting doctors who perform heart bypass surgery, and their patients, that Trasyolol (aprotinin injection), a drug used to prevent blood loss during surgery, has been linked in two scientific publications to higher risks of serious side effects including kidney problems, heart attacks and strokes in patients who undergo artery bypass graft surgery (CABG).<br /><br />One study, made on more than 4374 patients undergoing heart bypass surgery, shows that Trasylol raises the risk of a heart failure by 55 per cent and doubles the chance of a stroke<br />Another study concluded that Bayer's aprotinin, marketed under the brand name Trasylol, causes more than 11,000 patients worldwide to need kidney dialysis each year.<br /><br />FDA thus advises health care providers to be aware of the following:<br /><br />Physicians who use Trasylol (aprotinin injection) should carefully monitor patients for the occurrence of toxicity, particularly to the kidneys, heart or central nervous system and promptly report adverse event information to Bayer, the drug manufacturer, or through the FDA Medwatch program.<br /><br />Physicians should consider limiting Trasylol (aprotinin injection) use to those situations in which the clinical benefit of reduced blood loss is essential to medical management of the patient and outweighs the potential risks.<br /><br />FDA is working with the manufacturer to examine the safety and benefits of Trasylol (aprotinin injection) in light of the recent data and the evolving practice of medicine.<br />Patients should discuss all major risks for heart bypass surgery with their healthcare providers. These include the risks for bleeding and the available ways to lessen the risk for bleeding.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159562207251607719.post-10200411757292627062007-11-05T15:25:00.000-06:002007-11-05T15:28:14.471-06:00Trasyslol Attorney | Trasylol LawyerA commonly used drug during heart surgery could cause serious complications including kidney damage, an increased risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke. The drug called Trasylol, which has been on the market for 13 years, is used to control bleeding on as many as 1 million heart and bypass surgery patients per year.<br /><br />Trasylol doubles the risk of kidney damage but also increases the risk of heart attack by 48%. Heart failure risk is also increased by 109% and stroke by 181%. Because it is given intravenously, most people do not even know that they are receiving it. If you or someone you know experienced kidney problems, heart attack, or stroke following heart surgery, contact us to speak with an attorney for a free case evaluation or contact us online.<br /><br />Serious Risks: Trasylol or Aprotinin<br /><br />On January 26, 2006, the New England Journal of Medicine published a study of 4,374 Heart Bypass surgery patients with regard to the use of Trayslol (Aprotinin), which is Bayer's inject-able drug used to prevent excessive blood loss during surgery.<br />The study was started because the medical and surgical treatments of heart attacks were contradictory.<br /><br />Medical treatment uses clot-dissolving agents and a class of drugs that inhibit clotting to forestall further heart attacks.Surgical treatment for heart attacks uses drugs such as Aprotinin to promote clot formation to prevent internal bleeding.The results of the study published are:<br />Use of Trasylol / Aprotinin for heart surgery to control bleeding doubles the risk of kidney damageResultant kidney damage forces an estimated 10,000 patients onto kidney dialysis each yearRisk of heart attack is increased 48 percent with the use of Trasylol / AprotininRisk of heart failure is increased 109 percent with the use of Trasylol / AprotininRisk of stroke is increased 181 percent with the use of Trasylol / AprotininAccording to an article published in the Los Angeles Times, January 25, 2006, Dr. Dennis T. Mangano of the Ischemia Research and Education Foundation who led the study is quoted as saying: "But isn't the patient who received Aprotinin likely " to have a heart-attack-induced-clot? "It seems very logical."<br /><br />FDA Issues Trasylol Warning!<br /><br />The FDA issued a health advisory on February 8, 2006, in which it warned the public of the increased risk of kidney failure, heart attack, and stroke in patients who were given Trasylol and undergo artery bypass graft surgery.<br /><br />Alternative Drugs Available - Safe & Less Expensive<br /><br />The Study concluded that there are 2 other generic drugs that are safer and less expensive than Trasylol. While Trasylol cost is $1,300 per dose, the generic, Amicar is $11 per dose and the generic drug, Cyklokapron is $44 per dose. Neither of the generic drugs were associated with increased renal, cardiac or cerebral events. According to a bulletin published January 27, 2006, by the Washington Business Information, Inc., Replacing Aprotinin with one of the two safe generic drugs, would:<br /><br />Prevent as many as 11,000 kidney dialysis complications per yearSave approximately 1 billion dollars in kidney dialysis costs per yearReduce heart attack and kidney treatment drug costs by at least $250 million per year<div class="blogger-post-footer">Drug Injury Lawyer Blog</div>Drug Injury Lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810775700405686854noreply@blogger.com