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Multaq® Injury

Since Multaq® (dronedarone) was approved in July 2009, many questions have arisen about the safety of the heart rhythm medication.

Injuries Associated with Multaq®

A report published in November 2010 by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices described a number of injuries associated with using Multaq®. The drug is prescribed to treat atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, two types of heart rhythm abnormalities. The heart in atrial fibrillation beats irregularly, and often too fast. The heart in patients with atrial flutter beats in a regular rhythm, but beats too rapidly.

A number of serious injuries have been found to be linked to the use of Multaq®. These include:

Hepatocellular injuries (damage to liver cells)
Left ventricular dysfunction. The left ventricle of the heart is the chamber that pumps blood to the rest of the body. When its function is compromised, the left ventricle either cannot pump blood effectively around the body or it does not relax properly between beats. The result can be heart failure.
Ventricular tachycardia. This occurs when the heart is in rhythm, but beats too fast. If it beats exceedingly fast for more than a few seconds, ventricular tachycardia can lead to fainting, unconsciousness, cardiac arrest and death.

On Nov. 3, 2010, nine patients reported having ventricular tachycardia among 293 having side effects with Multaq®.

Emergency help should be sought for the following serious allergic side effects of Multaq®: hives, trouble breathing, and swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.

You should call your doctor immediately if the following serious side effects occur:

Heart rate that is slow, that is fast or has pounding beats
Feeling that you might pass out
A different or worsening irregular pattern of heart beats
Shortness of breath, even with mild exertion
Swelling in the ankles or feet
Rapid weight gain
Wheezing, cough, chest pain, difficulty breathing, coughing up mucus
Problems breathing when lying down or trying to sleep
Indications of low electrolytes (confusion, jerky muscle movements, irregular heartbeats, thirst, more frequent urination, leg discomfort, weakness of the muscles or feeling weak)

Drug Interactions and Multaq® Injury

As many as 422 drugs have adverse interactions with Multaq®. Some of the types of medications to avoid when taking Multaq® include:

Heart rhythm medication
Antibiotics or antifungals
Antidepressants
Medicines to treat HIV or AIDS
Drugs to treat or prevent malaria
Drugs to treat psychiatric disorders
Migraine headache medication
Narcotic pain drugs
Medications to treat or prevent nausea or vomiting
Medicines used to treat organ transplant rejection

You should speak with your doctor about the medications you are taking and the possibility of serious interactions with Multaq®.

Contact a Multaq® Injury Lawyer

If you or someone you love has been injured while taking Multaq®, you should contact a Multaq® injury lawyer to help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact us for an evaluation of your case.

Defective Drugs Breaking News

"FDA Alert: Multaq® Linked to Liver Failure"

The FDA notified healthcare professionals about new findings that link Multaq® to severe liver injuries, Jan. 14, 2011. The agency said there were two report...

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