Dangerous Drugs and Medical Devices
Pharmaceutical Dangerous Drugs & Medical Device Litigation
We are currently investigating several pharmaceutical drug and medical device cases where there has been a withdrawal or recall of the drug/device from the market or where we believe there have been far more serious health effects than reported by the manufacturer. Those drugs and devices including the following:
Avandia
Avandia works by reducing insulin resistance and helping the body use the insulin it produces. This diabetes medication was designed to replace Rezulin, a similar drug that was pulled from the market in 2000 after studies revealed it causes severe liver failure. At that time, the FDA conducted studies to test the effects of Avandia and concluded it did not carry the same risks associated with Rezulin.
Now, evidence suggests that this diabetes drug can do a great deal of harm. Safety concerns and side effects that have been associated with Avandia include the following:
cardiac failure
hepatic impairment
macular edema
bone fracture
There several other risk factors associated with consuming Avandia include: weight gain, headache, fluid retention and cardiac arrest.
Heart Attack and Death
In May, 2007 the FDA announced that information obtained from clinical trials demonstrated that Avandia has the potential to increase the possibility of heart attack by 43 percent and may increase fatalities from general heart disease by 64 percent. Reports have found an increase of heart problems and congestive heart failure in particular occurring as a result of using Avandia.
Bone Fractures
Recent studies have shown that the risk of bone fractures in patients taking Avandia may be almost twice that of those not prescribed the drug. And in those who have been taking Avandia for more than two years, the risk of bone fracture is nearly tripled.
In April 2008, the Archives of Internal Medicine determined that in those patients who had been prescribed Avandia for at least twelve months, the possibility of suffering a bone fracture was nearly double that of those who did not take the drug. Patients who had treated their diabetes with Avandia for at least two years, bone-fracturing levels had almost trebled.
Avandia History
On June 28, 2001 the FDA requested that GSK discontinue distribution of misleading informational materials that minimized the alleged risks of Avandia.
In April 2002, the FDA sent a letter to healthcare providers telling them of changes in the Avandia warning label that now would include the possibility of excess fluid retention and congestive heart failure.
In December 2002, the FDA again asked GSK to revise their warning label to include reports of unusual, rapid increases in weight.
In 2003, a study published in the September 9 issue of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings reported that congestive heart failure can occur in Avandia patients. Avandia is being discouraged from use among anyone with a history of congestive heart failure or chronic renal insufficiency.
Avandia Lawsuits
The Wall Street Journal reported in June, 2007 that a class-action shareholder lawsuit was filed against GlaxoSmithKline, arguing that the company failed to disclose the heart-attack risk that may be associated with Avandia. One month earlier, the New England Journal of Medicine published an analysis suggesting that Avandia increases the risk of heart attack.
Meanwhile, hundreds of drug-safety cases are being filed against Avandia as a result of life-threatening side effects.
Although Avandia has repeatedly been in the spotlight for the controversy surrounding its use, it is a blockbuster drug for manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline and it remains on the market. Researchers have determined that Avandia needs stronger warnings about potential side effects. Also, the consumer group Public Citizen never recognized Avandia to be a safe alternative.
Avandia Legal Help
If you or a family member have used Avandia and have suffered heart attack or liver damage after taking Avandia, please click the link below to send your complaint to the Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm, the medical doctor lawyer who will review your claim at no cost or obligation.
Byetta
Type 2 diabetes drug Byetta side effects could increase the risk of serious and potentially life threatening pancreatitis. We are reviewing potential Byetta lawsuits for users who have been diagnosed with pancreatitis after receiving the type 2 diabetes drug.
Reports have found an association between Byetta side effects and pancreatitis. Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly & Co. have failed to adequately warn about the risk of the serious and potentially fatal injury.
Byetta lawsuits are being investigated for users diagnosed with:
* Acute Pancreatitis
* Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis
* Necrotizing Pancreatitis
Potential cases are being evaluated by our law firm throughout the United States and there are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.
Byetta History
Byetta (exenatide) is a subcutaneous injection administered twice a day to help reduce blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics. It was approved by the FDA in April 2005, and has been used by over 700,000 people in the United States.
Side effects of Byetta have been associated with a potentially increased risk of serious and potentially fatal pancreatitis, which is an inflammation of the pancreas.
In October 2007, the FDA issued an alert to healthcare providers to notify them that the agency had received reports of at least 30 cases of acute pancreatitis associated with Byetta.
In August 2008, a second FDA alert was issued to inform healthcare providers about six additional cases of necrotizing pancreatitis or hemorrhagic pancreatitis, which had resulted in at least two deaths.
Byetta Pancreatitis Problem
Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas gland. Mild cases can often be successfully treated with conservative measures, more severe pancreatitis cases can require surgery with long term complications.
Hemorrhagic pancreatitis is a severe form of the condition where massive erosion of blood vessels can lead to bleeding. Necrotizing pancreatitis is associated with tissue damage, which causes the release of enzymes into the blood stream which could cause multi-organ failure and cause death.
Byetta Lawsuit
The Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm is evaluating potential class action suits as well as individual Byetta lawsuits on behalf of individuals diagnosed with pancreatitis after receiving the type 2 diabetes drug. Potential cases are being reviewed throughout the United States and there are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.
Accutane
Accutane is prescribed for the treatment of severe acne. Accutane, is the trade name for Isotretinoin, which is a synthetic derivative of Vitamin A.
Accutane was first manufactured and distributed by Hoffman-LaRoche in 1982. Now withdrawn in the United States.
With many reports of medical problems and side effects linked to Accutane, the FDA has been involved in alerting the public and promoting changes to the warning label. The FDA has put limitations on prescribing and filling Accutane prescriptions to avoid abuse and unauthorized use of the potentially dangerous drug.
Accutane Side Effects
The known side effects of Accutane are lengthy and can show up after limited or extensive use of the drug. Accutane's drug label currently warns of hypertension, pancreatitis, hearing impairment, hepatotoxcity, inflammatory bowel disease, and an increased risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures.
Birth defects, psychiatric problems and systemic side effects can also occur.
Birth Defects: Shortly after international distribution, Accutane was in the news for causing severe birth defects when the mother was taking Accutane while pregnant. The label now warns that there is "an extremely high risk that severe birth defects will result" if the patient becomes pregnant.
Depression and Suicide: Accutane's label now warns patients that the anti-acne drug "may cause depression, psychosis, and, rarely, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and suicide." By 2000, the FDA had received more than 66 suicide reports and 1,373 cases of psychiatric problems among Accutane users.
Accutane History
Appeals Court Upholds $7 Million Accutane Judgement against Roche Pharmaceuticals
Adam Mason of Pensacola was a very young man in 1991 when his doctor prescribed Roche Pharmaceuticals' Accutane to treat his acne. Soon afterward, Mason developed symptoms of Crohn's disease, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and one of many potential side effects of Accutane that Roche has never fully acknowledged and only briefly mentions in their product safety warnings.
FDA Public Health Advisory for Accutane
Accutane Lawsuit
The Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm is evaluating potential class action suits as well as individual Accutane lawsuits on behalf of individuals diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease after receiving the acne drug. Potential cases are being reviewed throughout the United States and there are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.
Chantix®
Chantix® is the Pfizer trade name for Varenicline. Varenicline tartrate is a prescription nicotinic receptor/partial agonist used to treat the addiction to smoking. reduces cravings for and decreases the pleasurable effects of cigarettes.
What are the dangers of Chantix®?
The most serious result from taking Chantix® is suicide, and thoughts of suicide. Some patients have had changes in behavior, agitation, depressed mood, and suicidal thoughts or actions while using CHANTIX to help them quit smoking. Some people had these symptoms when they began taking CHANTIX, and others developed them after several weeks of treatment or after stopping CHANTIX.
In May 2008, Pfizer updated the safety information associated with Chantix, noting that "some patients have reported changes in behavior, agitation, depressed mood, suicidal thoughts or actions."
If you have experienced thoughts of suicide while taking Chantix®, or lost a loved one who took Chantix®, you may be entitled to compensation. If you or a family member have taken Chantix®; and developed medical problems, you should seek a free consultation regarding your legal rights. Please call the Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm at 888-210-9693.
Digitek® (Digoxin)
Did you or a loved one while being treated with Digitek suffer any of these symptoms? If so, contact us for more information.
* Change of Pulse, Heart Arrhythmia
* Nausea/ Dizziness, Blackouts, Death
Digitek® (Digoxin) is used to treat conditions such as congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter. Digoxin helps strengthen and regulate the heartbeat. But if there is too much digoxin (as in the recalled tablets), the active ingredient in Digitek; it can lead to a risk of digitalis toxicity in patients. Digitek overdose can be fatal.
There was a recent class I recall issued on all Digitek (digoxin) tablets, because of production errors resulting in medication containing twice the approved level of digoxin.
If you have experienced side effects while taking Digitek, or lost a loved one who took Digitek, or were otherwise injured by taking Digitek; you may be entitled to compensation. If you or a family member have taken Digitek; and developed problems, you should seek a free consultation regarding your legal rights. Please call the Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm at 888-210-9693.
Fentanyl®
Fentanyl is an extremely strong opioid pain medication that is 100 times stronger than morphine. Fentanyl is used during surgery for anesthesia. Fentanyl is also used to treat chronic pain patients. One way of delivering fentanyl for treatment of chronic pain patients is through use of a patch containing fentanyl.
What are the dangers of Fentanyl®?
Death and other serious medical problems have occurred when people were accidentally exposed to Fentanyl Transdermal system. Examples of accidental exposure include transfer of a Fentanyl Transdermal system from an adult’s body to a child while hugging, accidental sitting on a patch and possible accidental exposure of a caregiver’s skin to the medication in the patch while the caregiver was applying or removing the patch.
Placing Fentanyl Transdermal system in the mouth, chewing it, swallowing it, or using it in ways other than indicated may cause choking or overdose that could result in death.
The FDA has received many reports of fatalities linked to fentanyl patch use. The cause of these deaths can be due to seal breaches allowing fentanyl gel to leak from the patch, known as the "fold-over defect," malfunction of the rate control membrane or other defects.
On November 17, 2008, a $16,560,000 verdict was handed down for the family of a Cicero, Illinois woman who died while wearing a Duragesic fentanyl transdermal pain patch. After a 3 week trial, a Chicago jury found two Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries liable for the death of 38-year-old Janice DiCosolo, a mother of three. On February 15, 2004, Mrs. DiCosolo died as a result of using a defective Duragesic patch.
Our firm is now pursuing cases involving the manufacturers of all fentanyl patches such as Duragesic®, Sandoz, Mylan, Watson and Actavis.
If you have experienced side effects while taking Fentanyl, or lost a loved one who took Fentanyl, or were otherwise injured by taking Fentanyl; you may be entitled to compensation. If you or a family member have taken Fentanyl; and developed problems, you should seek a free consultation regarding your legal rights. Please call the Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm at 888-210-9693.
Levaquin
Users of Levaquin, an antibiotic linked to muscle ailments, are asking the New Jersey Supreme Court to accord mass-tort treatment to their suits against the manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical Inc.
There will likely be thousands of suits involving the same defendants, similar complex issues of law and fact and plaintiffs with a high degree of commonality in their injuries and damages, making the litigation ideally suited for central management.
Levaquin, a fluoroquinolone, is prescribed for bacterial infections of the respiratory system, urinary tract and skin. Its users are at heightened risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in the shoulder, biceps, hand and thumb, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
In July 2008, the FDA ordered manufacturer Ortho-McNeil, of Raritan, N.J., to include on Levaquin's label a warning about the incidence of ruptured tendons and other tendon injuries.
In the federal courts, Levaquin litigation was consolidated in the District of Minnesota by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation last June.
If you have experienced side effects while taking Levaquin, or were otherwise injured by taking Levaquin; you may be entitled to compensation. If you or a family member have taken Levaquin; and developed problems, you should seek a free consultation regarding your legal rights. Please call the Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm at 888-210-9693.
Reglan
Reglan (Metoclopramide) is used to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, acid reflux disease and heart burn. While most Reglan side effects are minor, some patients have experienced serious side effects, including tardive dyskinesia, which involves involuntary, repetitive movement. Some metoclopramide side effects, such as Neuropleptic Malignant Syndrome, can be fatal while others are permanent. Two studies have found that the risk of Reglan tardive dyskinesia is as high as 29 percent in long term Reglan patients.
Reglan Lawsuit
The Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm is evaluating potential class action suits as well as individual Reglan lawsuits on behalf of individuals diagnosed with tardive dyskinesia after receiving the drug. Potential cases are being reviewed throughout the United States and there are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.
Yaz Birth Control Lawsuits
Yaz birth control lawsuits have been filed all over the U.S. as women develop physical and emotional problems due to this combined-hormone contraceptive. Yaz birth control (drospirone/ethinyl estradiol) was the subject of a recent defective advertising settlement between the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Attorneys General of 27 states and the maker of Yaz birth control, Bayer Healthcare.
Individuals who have suffered injuries as a result of Yaz birth control are eligible to seek compensation for their losses by filing a Yaz lawsuit. The injuries that provide a basis for a Yaz lawsuit include:
* Yaz blood clots
* Yaz pulmonary embolism
* Yaz stroke
* Yaz heart attack
Yaz Class Action Lawsuit
A Yaz class action lawsuit may be formed as the number of women harmed by Yaz continues to rise.
The Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm is evaluating potential class action suits as well as individual Yaz lawsuits on behalf of individuals diagnosed with strokes, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism after receiving the drug. Potential cases are being reviewed throughout the United States and there are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.
Our team of attorneys is currently representing women who have suffered Yaz side effects while using this relatively new contraceptive or Generic Yasmin birth control (Ocella) and helping families and individuals who have developed blood clots, gallbladder disease, or suffered from a stroke or heart attack in filing a Yaz lawsuit.
We represent all women suffering from Yasmin side effects on a contingency basis which means that there are never any legal fees unless we win compensation in your case.
Zicam: Warnings on Three Zicam Intranasal Zinc Products
On June 16, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers to stop using and discard three zinc-containing Zicam intranasal products. The products may cause a loss of sense of smell.
What products are affected by this warning?
FDA's action affects Zicam’s three intranasal products that contain zinc. The three Zicam products claim to reduce the duration of the common cold and the severity of cold symptoms.
The Zicam intranasal zinc products are widely sold in pharmacies, other retail stores, and on the Internet. Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size, has already been discontinued, but FDA is concerned that consumers may have the product in their home.
The agency has received more than 130 reports of anosmia—the loss of sense of smell—associated with use of these three Zicam products.
Many people who experienced a loss of sense of smell say that the condition occurred with the first dose, although some people have reported loss of sense of smell after later doses. FDA is concerned that the loss of sense of smell may be permanent.
Zicam Lawsuit
The Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm is evaluating potential class action suits as well as individual Zicam lawsuits on behalf of individuals diagnosed with loss of smell after receiving the drug. Potential cases are being reviewed throughout the United States and there are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.
We are currently investigating several pharmaceutical drug and medical device cases where there has been a withdrawal or recall of the drug/device from the market or where we believe there have been far more serious health effects than reported by the manufacturer. Those drugs and devices including the following:
Avandia
Avandia works by reducing insulin resistance and helping the body use the insulin it produces. This diabetes medication was designed to replace Rezulin, a similar drug that was pulled from the market in 2000 after studies revealed it causes severe liver failure. At that time, the FDA conducted studies to test the effects of Avandia and concluded it did not carry the same risks associated with Rezulin.
Now, evidence suggests that this diabetes drug can do a great deal of harm. Safety concerns and side effects that have been associated with Avandia include the following:
cardiac failure
hepatic impairment
macular edema
bone fracture
There several other risk factors associated with consuming Avandia include: weight gain, headache, fluid retention and cardiac arrest.
Heart Attack and Death
In May, 2007 the FDA announced that information obtained from clinical trials demonstrated that Avandia has the potential to increase the possibility of heart attack by 43 percent and may increase fatalities from general heart disease by 64 percent. Reports have found an increase of heart problems and congestive heart failure in particular occurring as a result of using Avandia.
Bone Fractures
Recent studies have shown that the risk of bone fractures in patients taking Avandia may be almost twice that of those not prescribed the drug. And in those who have been taking Avandia for more than two years, the risk of bone fracture is nearly tripled.
In April 2008, the Archives of Internal Medicine determined that in those patients who had been prescribed Avandia for at least twelve months, the possibility of suffering a bone fracture was nearly double that of those who did not take the drug. Patients who had treated their diabetes with Avandia for at least two years, bone-fracturing levels had almost trebled.
Avandia History
On June 28, 2001 the FDA requested that GSK discontinue distribution of misleading informational materials that minimized the alleged risks of Avandia.
In April 2002, the FDA sent a letter to healthcare providers telling them of changes in the Avandia warning label that now would include the possibility of excess fluid retention and congestive heart failure.
In December 2002, the FDA again asked GSK to revise their warning label to include reports of unusual, rapid increases in weight.
In 2003, a study published in the September 9 issue of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings reported that congestive heart failure can occur in Avandia patients. Avandia is being discouraged from use among anyone with a history of congestive heart failure or chronic renal insufficiency.
Avandia Lawsuits
The Wall Street Journal reported in June, 2007 that a class-action shareholder lawsuit was filed against GlaxoSmithKline, arguing that the company failed to disclose the heart-attack risk that may be associated with Avandia. One month earlier, the New England Journal of Medicine published an analysis suggesting that Avandia increases the risk of heart attack.
Meanwhile, hundreds of drug-safety cases are being filed against Avandia as a result of life-threatening side effects.
Although Avandia has repeatedly been in the spotlight for the controversy surrounding its use, it is a blockbuster drug for manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline and it remains on the market. Researchers have determined that Avandia needs stronger warnings about potential side effects. Also, the consumer group Public Citizen never recognized Avandia to be a safe alternative.
Avandia Legal Help
If you or a family member have used Avandia and have suffered heart attack or liver damage after taking Avandia, please click the link below to send your complaint to the Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm, the medical doctor lawyer who will review your claim at no cost or obligation.
Byetta
Type 2 diabetes drug Byetta side effects could increase the risk of serious and potentially life threatening pancreatitis. We are reviewing potential Byetta lawsuits for users who have been diagnosed with pancreatitis after receiving the type 2 diabetes drug.
Reports have found an association between Byetta side effects and pancreatitis. Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly & Co. have failed to adequately warn about the risk of the serious and potentially fatal injury.
Byetta lawsuits are being investigated for users diagnosed with:
* Acute Pancreatitis
* Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis
* Necrotizing Pancreatitis
Potential cases are being evaluated by our law firm throughout the United States and there are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.
Byetta History
Byetta (exenatide) is a subcutaneous injection administered twice a day to help reduce blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics. It was approved by the FDA in April 2005, and has been used by over 700,000 people in the United States.
Side effects of Byetta have been associated with a potentially increased risk of serious and potentially fatal pancreatitis, which is an inflammation of the pancreas.
In October 2007, the FDA issued an alert to healthcare providers to notify them that the agency had received reports of at least 30 cases of acute pancreatitis associated with Byetta.
In August 2008, a second FDA alert was issued to inform healthcare providers about six additional cases of necrotizing pancreatitis or hemorrhagic pancreatitis, which had resulted in at least two deaths.
Byetta Pancreatitis Problem
Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas gland. Mild cases can often be successfully treated with conservative measures, more severe pancreatitis cases can require surgery with long term complications.
Hemorrhagic pancreatitis is a severe form of the condition where massive erosion of blood vessels can lead to bleeding. Necrotizing pancreatitis is associated with tissue damage, which causes the release of enzymes into the blood stream which could cause multi-organ failure and cause death.
Byetta Lawsuit
The Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm is evaluating potential class action suits as well as individual Byetta lawsuits on behalf of individuals diagnosed with pancreatitis after receiving the type 2 diabetes drug. Potential cases are being reviewed throughout the United States and there are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.
Accutane
Accutane is prescribed for the treatment of severe acne. Accutane, is the trade name for Isotretinoin, which is a synthetic derivative of Vitamin A.
Accutane was first manufactured and distributed by Hoffman-LaRoche in 1982. Now withdrawn in the United States.
With many reports of medical problems and side effects linked to Accutane, the FDA has been involved in alerting the public and promoting changes to the warning label. The FDA has put limitations on prescribing and filling Accutane prescriptions to avoid abuse and unauthorized use of the potentially dangerous drug.
Accutane Side Effects
The known side effects of Accutane are lengthy and can show up after limited or extensive use of the drug. Accutane's drug label currently warns of hypertension, pancreatitis, hearing impairment, hepatotoxcity, inflammatory bowel disease, and an increased risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures.
Birth defects, psychiatric problems and systemic side effects can also occur.
Birth Defects: Shortly after international distribution, Accutane was in the news for causing severe birth defects when the mother was taking Accutane while pregnant. The label now warns that there is "an extremely high risk that severe birth defects will result" if the patient becomes pregnant.
Depression and Suicide: Accutane's label now warns patients that the anti-acne drug "may cause depression, psychosis, and, rarely, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and suicide." By 2000, the FDA had received more than 66 suicide reports and 1,373 cases of psychiatric problems among Accutane users.
Accutane History
Appeals Court Upholds $7 Million Accutane Judgement against Roche Pharmaceuticals
Adam Mason of Pensacola was a very young man in 1991 when his doctor prescribed Roche Pharmaceuticals' Accutane to treat his acne. Soon afterward, Mason developed symptoms of Crohn's disease, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and one of many potential side effects of Accutane that Roche has never fully acknowledged and only briefly mentions in their product safety warnings.
FDA Public Health Advisory for Accutane
Accutane Lawsuit
The Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm is evaluating potential class action suits as well as individual Accutane lawsuits on behalf of individuals diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease after receiving the acne drug. Potential cases are being reviewed throughout the United States and there are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.
Chantix®
Chantix® is the Pfizer trade name for Varenicline. Varenicline tartrate is a prescription nicotinic receptor/partial agonist used to treat the addiction to smoking. reduces cravings for and decreases the pleasurable effects of cigarettes.
What are the dangers of Chantix®?
The most serious result from taking Chantix® is suicide, and thoughts of suicide. Some patients have had changes in behavior, agitation, depressed mood, and suicidal thoughts or actions while using CHANTIX to help them quit smoking. Some people had these symptoms when they began taking CHANTIX, and others developed them after several weeks of treatment or after stopping CHANTIX.
In May 2008, Pfizer updated the safety information associated with Chantix, noting that "some patients have reported changes in behavior, agitation, depressed mood, suicidal thoughts or actions."
If you have experienced thoughts of suicide while taking Chantix®, or lost a loved one who took Chantix®, you may be entitled to compensation. If you or a family member have taken Chantix®; and developed medical problems, you should seek a free consultation regarding your legal rights. Please call the Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm at 888-210-9693.
Digitek® (Digoxin)
Did you or a loved one while being treated with Digitek suffer any of these symptoms? If so, contact us for more information.
* Change of Pulse, Heart Arrhythmia
* Nausea/ Dizziness, Blackouts, Death
Digitek® (Digoxin) is used to treat conditions such as congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter. Digoxin helps strengthen and regulate the heartbeat. But if there is too much digoxin (as in the recalled tablets), the active ingredient in Digitek; it can lead to a risk of digitalis toxicity in patients. Digitek overdose can be fatal.
There was a recent class I recall issued on all Digitek (digoxin) tablets, because of production errors resulting in medication containing twice the approved level of digoxin.
If you have experienced side effects while taking Digitek, or lost a loved one who took Digitek, or were otherwise injured by taking Digitek; you may be entitled to compensation. If you or a family member have taken Digitek; and developed problems, you should seek a free consultation regarding your legal rights. Please call the Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm at 888-210-9693.
Fentanyl®
Fentanyl is an extremely strong opioid pain medication that is 100 times stronger than morphine. Fentanyl is used during surgery for anesthesia. Fentanyl is also used to treat chronic pain patients. One way of delivering fentanyl for treatment of chronic pain patients is through use of a patch containing fentanyl.
What are the dangers of Fentanyl®?
Death and other serious medical problems have occurred when people were accidentally exposed to Fentanyl Transdermal system. Examples of accidental exposure include transfer of a Fentanyl Transdermal system from an adult’s body to a child while hugging, accidental sitting on a patch and possible accidental exposure of a caregiver’s skin to the medication in the patch while the caregiver was applying or removing the patch.
Placing Fentanyl Transdermal system in the mouth, chewing it, swallowing it, or using it in ways other than indicated may cause choking or overdose that could result in death.
The FDA has received many reports of fatalities linked to fentanyl patch use. The cause of these deaths can be due to seal breaches allowing fentanyl gel to leak from the patch, known as the "fold-over defect," malfunction of the rate control membrane or other defects.
On November 17, 2008, a $16,560,000 verdict was handed down for the family of a Cicero, Illinois woman who died while wearing a Duragesic fentanyl transdermal pain patch. After a 3 week trial, a Chicago jury found two Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries liable for the death of 38-year-old Janice DiCosolo, a mother of three. On February 15, 2004, Mrs. DiCosolo died as a result of using a defective Duragesic patch.
Our firm is now pursuing cases involving the manufacturers of all fentanyl patches such as Duragesic®, Sandoz, Mylan, Watson and Actavis.
If you have experienced side effects while taking Fentanyl, or lost a loved one who took Fentanyl, or were otherwise injured by taking Fentanyl; you may be entitled to compensation. If you or a family member have taken Fentanyl; and developed problems, you should seek a free consultation regarding your legal rights. Please call the Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm at 888-210-9693.
Levaquin
Users of Levaquin, an antibiotic linked to muscle ailments, are asking the New Jersey Supreme Court to accord mass-tort treatment to their suits against the manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical Inc.
There will likely be thousands of suits involving the same defendants, similar complex issues of law and fact and plaintiffs with a high degree of commonality in their injuries and damages, making the litigation ideally suited for central management.
Levaquin, a fluoroquinolone, is prescribed for bacterial infections of the respiratory system, urinary tract and skin. Its users are at heightened risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in the shoulder, biceps, hand and thumb, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
In July 2008, the FDA ordered manufacturer Ortho-McNeil, of Raritan, N.J., to include on Levaquin's label a warning about the incidence of ruptured tendons and other tendon injuries.
In the federal courts, Levaquin litigation was consolidated in the District of Minnesota by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation last June.
If you have experienced side effects while taking Levaquin, or were otherwise injured by taking Levaquin; you may be entitled to compensation. If you or a family member have taken Levaquin; and developed problems, you should seek a free consultation regarding your legal rights. Please call the Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm at 888-210-9693.
Reglan
Reglan (Metoclopramide) is used to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, acid reflux disease and heart burn. While most Reglan side effects are minor, some patients have experienced serious side effects, including tardive dyskinesia, which involves involuntary, repetitive movement. Some metoclopramide side effects, such as Neuropleptic Malignant Syndrome, can be fatal while others are permanent. Two studies have found that the risk of Reglan tardive dyskinesia is as high as 29 percent in long term Reglan patients.
Reglan Lawsuit
The Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm is evaluating potential class action suits as well as individual Reglan lawsuits on behalf of individuals diagnosed with tardive dyskinesia after receiving the drug. Potential cases are being reviewed throughout the United States and there are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.
Yaz Birth Control Lawsuits
Yaz birth control lawsuits have been filed all over the U.S. as women develop physical and emotional problems due to this combined-hormone contraceptive. Yaz birth control (drospirone/ethinyl estradiol) was the subject of a recent defective advertising settlement between the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Attorneys General of 27 states and the maker of Yaz birth control, Bayer Healthcare.
Individuals who have suffered injuries as a result of Yaz birth control are eligible to seek compensation for their losses by filing a Yaz lawsuit. The injuries that provide a basis for a Yaz lawsuit include:
* Yaz blood clots
* Yaz pulmonary embolism
* Yaz stroke
* Yaz heart attack
Yaz Class Action Lawsuit
A Yaz class action lawsuit may be formed as the number of women harmed by Yaz continues to rise.
The Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm is evaluating potential class action suits as well as individual Yaz lawsuits on behalf of individuals diagnosed with strokes, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism after receiving the drug. Potential cases are being reviewed throughout the United States and there are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.
Our team of attorneys is currently representing women who have suffered Yaz side effects while using this relatively new contraceptive or Generic Yasmin birth control (Ocella) and helping families and individuals who have developed blood clots, gallbladder disease, or suffered from a stroke or heart attack in filing a Yaz lawsuit.
We represent all women suffering from Yasmin side effects on a contingency basis which means that there are never any legal fees unless we win compensation in your case.
Zicam: Warnings on Three Zicam Intranasal Zinc Products
On June 16, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers to stop using and discard three zinc-containing Zicam intranasal products. The products may cause a loss of sense of smell.
What products are affected by this warning?
FDA's action affects Zicam’s three intranasal products that contain zinc. The three Zicam products claim to reduce the duration of the common cold and the severity of cold symptoms.
The Zicam intranasal zinc products are widely sold in pharmacies, other retail stores, and on the Internet. Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size, has already been discontinued, but FDA is concerned that consumers may have the product in their home.
The agency has received more than 130 reports of anosmia—the loss of sense of smell—associated with use of these three Zicam products.
Many people who experienced a loss of sense of smell say that the condition occurred with the first dose, although some people have reported loss of sense of smell after later doses. FDA is concerned that the loss of sense of smell may be permanent.
Zicam Lawsuit
The Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm is evaluating potential class action suits as well as individual Zicam lawsuits on behalf of individuals diagnosed with loss of smell after receiving the drug. Potential cases are being reviewed throughout the United States and there are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.