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Since its approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2004, Ketek, the first antibiotic of the ketolide class, has been under constant scrutiny from the FDA''s Division of Drug Risk Evaluation. The FDA rejected the French-manufactured drug in 2001 and again in 2003 because of the insufficient warnings on the label.
Within two years the drug has been prescribed to 3.35 million people and has already caused 12 cases of liver failure, 23 cases of severe liver damage and four deaths . In May 2006, the FDA recommended a “ black box warning ” be added to the label of Ketek, warning of the increased risk for severe, potentially life-threatening liver damage. In another memo, the FDA stated that patients using Ketek suffered a “profound degree” of liver injury.
Patients that have been injured due to the serious side effects of Ketek may be eligible to receive compensation for their suffering and losses. Please click here to learn more about filing a Ketek lawsuit.
Common Ketek Side Effects
In addition to the increased risk of death and severe liver problems, the popular antibiotic is also associated with a laundry list of other serious Ketek side effects, including:
• Heart palpitations and arrhythmias
• Low blood pressure (hypotension)
• Temporary loss of consciousness
• Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)
Individuals who have experienced these or other adverse Ketek side effects should consult with a physician immediately.
Ketek Side Effects and The Law
If the manufacturer of Ketek, Sanofi-Aventis, deliberately failed to reveal important information regarding the drug''s safety, it may be held responsible for any injuries sustained as a result. Individuals who have been seriously injured by Ketek may be entitled to recover damages including:
• Medical expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages
• More
If you have suffered liver damage or other adverse Ketek side effect, you do not have to suffer in vain. A qualified Ketek attorney may be able to help you hold responsible parties accountable.
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