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disease stevens_johnson_syndromeStevens Johnson syndrome in adults is the result of an adverse reaction to a medication. Adverse drug reactions are the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of approximately 150,000 people every year. Stevens Johnson syndrome in adults can be caused by an adverse reaction to a few types of drugs, among them the popular painkiller, Bextra.
Bextra (valdecoxib) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) developed by the pharmaceutical drug giant Pfizer. Bextra was approved by the FDA in November 2001 to treat patients with chronic pain conditions like arthritis and menstrual cramps. Soon after Bextra was approved for use, several cases of Stevens Johnson syndrome in adults taking Bextra were reported.
Case studies indicated that Stevens Johnson syndrome in adults was strongly linked to Bextra use. As a result, the FDA ordered Pfizer to add a black box warning about Stevens Johnson syndrome in adults to all patient product information. A black box warning is the strongest cautionary tool mandated by the FDA short of a recall of a defective medication. Pfizer chose to ignore the FDA’s request for a black box addition on product information, thereby failing to adequately warn patients about the Bextra risk of Stevens Johnson syndrome in adults.
Stevens Johnson syndrome in adults is a life threatening inflammatory condition that attacks the skin and mucous membranes. Early detection and immediate medical attention are necessary in order to avoid serious complications that can occur with Stevens Johnson syndrome in adults. Stevens Johnson syndrome in adults is characterized by irritated, red, blistering, splotching, and burning outbreaks on the skin, mouth, eyes, nose, ears, genitals, and the like. The following is a list of related symptoms that may indicate Stevens Johnson syndrome in adults: upper respiratory infection, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, chills, headache, fever, and eye problems.
If Stevens Johnson syndrome in adults is suspected, a patient should receive prompt medical treatment of his/her symptoms in order to avoid a number of serious complications. Complications from Stevens Johnson syndrome in adults can include any of the following: dry eye syndrome, photophobia, permanent blindness, lung damage, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, scarring of the esophagus or other mucous membranes, permanent loss of nail beds, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and extensive skin damage.
Stevens Johnson syndrome in adults leads to death in three to fifteen percent of all cases. Three to ten percent of all cases of Stevens Johnson syndrome in adults lead to permanent blindness. When Stevens Johnson syndrome in adults is caused by the use of Bextra, a victim has a legal right to seek compensation for their injuries and suffering. If you would like to learn more about Bextra and Stevens Johnson syndrome in adults, you may wish to contact a reputable attorney who can protect and maximize your legal rights.
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