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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ordered the makers of Procrit and two other anemia drugs, Epogen and Aranesp, to add a bold black box—the strongest level of warning—to the drugs’ labeling in March 2007. The regulatory action was prompted by safety concerns raised by a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine linking the extremely popular drugs to heart attack, stroke, and other severe side effects. Despite the updated Procrit warning, the drugs continue to be widely used by anemia patients across the country.

Individuals who have been harmed by Procrit may be able to hold Johnson & Johnson, the drug’s maker, responsible for their financial and emotional losses. For a FREE consultation with an experienced Procrit lawyer near you, please contact us today.

Is Procrit Dangerous?

According to the FDA, Procrit can be especially dangerous to patients who are being treated with higher than recommended doses. The black box Procrit warning specifically cites an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as blood clots, heart attack, and stroke in certain kidney patients. In some cases, these events result in death. The new warning also highlights the risk of rapid tumor growth in patients with cancer of the head or neck.

In light of these and other dangers, the FDA said the benefits of Procrit may not outweigh the risks. Recently, agency officials prepared a report in which it said no evidence suggests that Procrit actually improves the quality of life or extends the lifespan of patients being treated with the drug. In fact, when administered in high doses, the drug can shorten a patient’s life span.

Just two months after the FDA announced the Procrit warning, the New York Times published an article stating that dialysis patients in the U.S. receive twice as much Procrit than kidney patients in Europe. Nearly 50 percent of all American dialysis patients are receiving doses higher than deemed safe by the FDA, the article stated.

What Are My Legal Rights?

Even though a Procrit warning now alerts users to the serious dangers of the drug, it comes to late for many who have already taken it and suffered injury as a result. If you or a loved one has suffered an adverse Procrit side effect, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, mental anguish, and other losses.

Contact us today to arrange a complimentary consultation with an experienced attorney near you who can help you understand your legal rights and ensure they are fully protected.

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