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Defective drugs are often found to be among some of the most commonly prescribed medications on the market today. In many cases, the manufacturers of these drugs are fully aware of the dangerous side effects associated with taking them, but choose to conceal the safety data. A significant number of serious injuries or deaths must be reported for the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to launch an investigation into the possibility of a defective drug. Known Defective Drugs There are many defective drugs on the market today, some of which contain "black box" warning labels about their dangerous and sometimes lethal side effects. A "black box" warning is the strongest warning possible to be placed on a drug, short of that defective drug being recalled. The process to recall a drug requires extensive research to prove its risks outweigh its benefits. The result is that they remain on the market and continue to be prescribed. Some of the most dangerous prescription drugs on the market today include:
• Accutane – used for severe acne and known to cause serious psychological side effects and birth defects. Contains a black box warning label.
• Bextra – painkiller found to increase the risk of a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems. Recalled from the market.
• Crestor – cholesterol-lowering drug found to cause a life-threatening muscle condition known as rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure. Contains a black box warning label.
• Meridia – weight-loss drug that is known to increase blood pressure, cause cardiovascular problems and possible death.
• Serevent – asthma drug that can increase the risk of death from an asthma attack, as well as other possible life-threatening issues. Contains a black box warning label. These are not only some of the most dangerous drugs but are also some of the most common drugs to have been regularly promoted on television commercials. So a large part of the population has been exposed to them and has grown familiar with their names. Another defective drug that has become widely known and is under current scrutiny is Trasylol. Trasylol Trasylol is a drug used to prevent blood loss during coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Recent studies have linked Trasylol to serious side effects such as heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure and have resulted in an FDA warning issued in 2006 outlining the dangers of its use. The FDA is recommending that physicians limit their use of Trasylol to situations where its use is essential to the patient's medical welfare. Physicians are being asked to closely monitor any patients taking the drug for signs of toxicity, heart, kidney and central nervous system problems. Physicians are to report any signs of these side effects to the manufacturer and to the FDA. It is estimated that approximately 10,000 people may be undergoing dialysis treatments as a result of taking Trasylol. There have been deaths allegedly attributed to Trasylol. Your Rights The strict law of product liability holds drug manufacturers liable for serious injuries and deaths caused by their products, whether they attempted to prevent them or not. This means that if you or anyone you know has been injured by a defective drug, you may have cause for filing a case. Contact a respected law firm such as Burke, Harvey & Frankowski, LLC serving clients in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Florida today to find out what your legal rights are and how they can help you.
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