Dangerous Drugs & Recalled Products
Here, at Tiveron Law, we hope that companies do the right thing and thoroughly test their products to ensure consumer safety. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. We live in a society where healthcare is privatized and profit-driven. In a rush to get these drugs and other products to market and generate profits as soon as possible, many corners are cut; testing is not as thorough as it should be. Consumer injuries and illnesses are a result of this. This is where we come in. Our experienced litigation attorneys will fight for your rights.
DANGEROUS DRUGS AND RECALLED PRODUCT CASES INCLUDE
DEPUY HIP IMPLANT RECALL
ACCUTANE
Accutane is an acne treatment created by drug manufacturer Hoffman La Roche. Accutane was also sold under the trade names Roaccutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Claru, Cecutan, Isotane, Izotek, Oratane, Isotret, Sotret, Isotrex, and Isotrexin. It is sold in both oral and topical applications.
It is a synthetic form of Vitamin A that is made to alleviate severe acne symptoms. Unfortunately, many people who trusted Accutane to improve their complexion have experienced severe Accutane side effects from using this treatment in the past.
Accutane can result in serious injuries such as Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and ulcerative colitis. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affect the colon and other parts of the digestive tract. IBD involves inflammation and ulcers resulting in cramping, pain, diarrhea, bleeding, and frequent bowel movements. If you suffer from these injuries, you may have a valid lawsuit against the manufacturers of Accutane.
These severe conditions can require life-long therapies and costly treatments and surgeries. Such medical problems can result in mountains of bills and pain and suffering. Tiveron Law would like you to know that you have a right to file a lawsuit and receive compensation for personal injuries.
YAZ & YASMIN
The popular birth control drug Yasmin can raise your risk of blood clots. This product has also been known to increase the risk of another type of blood clot known as deep vein thrombosis, which often occurs in the deep veins of the legs. Deep vein thrombosis can dislodge and travel to the lungs. This condition is known as a pulmonary embolism. Additional side effects include:
- Strokes
- Heart attacks
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Gall Bladder Disease
All of these side effects can lead to death.
The FDA has already warned Bayer, the maker of Yaz and Yasmin, to state the risks more explicitly.
REGLAN
Reglan is a brand name for a drug called Metoclopramide, a “prokinetic drug that stimulates the gastrointestinal tract muscles, including the lower esophageal sphincter, stomach, and small intestine. Reglan is used as a short-term treatment for persistent heartburn, gastroparesis, and other conditions of the stomach and intestines.
TARDIVE DYSKINESIA
It has recently been reported that this drug has been linked to the serious movement disorder tardive dyskinesia. Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by repetitive, purposeless movements, such as grimacing, tongue protrusion, lip-smacking, puckering and pursing of the lips, and rapid eye blinking. These symptoms are rarely reversible, and there is no known treatment for tardive dyskinesia.
FENTANYL
Fentanyl is a powerful painkiller used to treat moderate-to-severe chronic pain. It is often administered through a patch. It is approximately 100 times stronger than morphine.
Brand names of fentanyl include Sublimaze, Actiq, Durogesic, Duragesic, Fentora, Onsolis, and Instanyl.
Manufacturers of time-release fentanyl patches have come under scrutiny for defective products. The fentanyl contained in the product was known to be safe, but a malfunction in the patches can cause an excessive amount of the drug to leak, which patients may absorb.
