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disease stevens_johnson_syndromeBextra Stevens Johnson syndrome is a life threatening side effect of using Bextra, a popular prescription painkiller. Bextra Stevens Johnson syndrome is a severe inflammatory condition that attacks the skin and mucous membranes and is akin to burning from the inside out. Bextra Stevens Johnson syndrome causes the skin and other tissues to erupt and can lead to a number of serious complications.
Bextra is the only COX-2 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is known to cause Stevens Johnson syndrome. Bextra (valdecoxib) is manufactured by Pfizer and was approved for use in the United States in November 2001. The FDA approved Bextra as a prescription drug treatment to manage the chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and primary dysmenorrhea.
After the approval of this blockbuster painkiller, reports of Bextra Stevens Johnson syndrome began to surface, indicating that Bextra could cause serious skin related adverse drug reactions. In 2002 the FDA ordered Pfizer to add a black box warning to all Bextra product information to warn patients about Bextra Stevens Johnson syndrome. The pharmaceutical giant chose not to honor the FDA’s request. Pfizer has acted grossly negligent in failing to adequately inform patients about the risks of Bextra Stevens Johnson syndrome for years.
In 2004 studies also found that Bextra increased a patient’s risk of other serious and life threatening side effects, like heart attack and stroke. Despite these additional risks, the drug company still made no indication of their plans to protect consumers from these risks. In light of Bextra Stevens Johnson syndrome and cardiovascular risks, Pfizer has added a warning to patient product information, an action which still fails to properly protect patients from serious side effects.
Bextra Stevens Johnson syndrome is most likely to develop during the first two weeks of Bextra treatment, though it can develop at any time. Symptoms of Bextra Stevens Johnson syndrome can include the following symptoms: red, irritated, splotchy, blistering, skin or mucous membranes (eyes, ears, nose, mouth, genitals); loss of skin, upper respiratory infection, flu-like symptoms, eye problems, and gastrointestinal complications.
Bextra Stevens Johnson syndrome must be detected early and properly treated to mitigate the risk of more serious complications. Bextra Stevens Johnson syndrome can lead to extensive skin damage, lung problems, joint problems, serious eye conditions, blindness, and even death. It is estimated that between three and fifteen percent of Bextra Stevens Johnson syndrome victims will die as a result of this devastating drug reaction.
If you or a loved one is taking Bextra and you are concerned about Bextra Stevens Johnson syndrome, you may wish to speak to your doctor in greater detail. If you have suffered Bextra Stevens Johnson syndrome, you may wish to explore your legal rights and options by contacting a qualified and experienced attorney in your area.
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