Colorado Rituxan Lawyers:
Rituxan's Side Effects
In December 2006, the FDA sent out an alert to physicians and the public that two patients with lupus that were prescribed Rituxan died from the PML infection. According to the FDA alert, 23 rheumatoid arthritis and lymphoma patients have confirmed cases of PML.
"Rituxan is used in both approved and off-label settings, and therefore it is very important for prescribers as well as patients to be aware of these new reports of the risk of PML," said Dr. Steven Galson, director of FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. "Patients who are being treated or have been treated with Rituxan who experience any major changes in vision, balance, or coordination, or who experience confusion, should promptly call their doctor. "Patients have contracted the brain illness while or shortly after being treated with Rituxan.
There is no known cure for PML.
Read The FDA Public Alert on Rituxan
Rituxan is a powerful immunosuppressant that eliminates certain B-cells for up to nine months. This can allow previously inactivated and deadly viruses to be reactivated, causing PML.
Rituxan is manufactured by Genentech, Inc. of South San Francisco, California.
Common misspellings of Rituxan include Rituxin, Rituxen, Retuxan, Retuxin and Ritaxun.
Rituxan Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Lawyers and Lawsuits
The law in most states provides personal injury and wrongful death claims for persons who have been seriously injured or killed by a prescription drug with dangerous, undisclosed side effects. These claims include strict liability for a defective product, breach of warranty, negligence, and misrepresentation.
Damages sought against pharmaceutical companies for serious injuries due to drug side effects include claims for economic losses such as:
- Past and Future Medical Bills
- Past and Future Wage Loss Claims
- Hospice and Home Care
- Funeral Expenses
Damages also include awards for the most important loss, to the person and the family:
- Wrongful Death
- Grief, Pain and Suffering
- Loss of Companionship
At times, when a company has acted with fraud, malice, or indifference, the law will permit an award of punitive damages. These damages are designed to punish a wrongdoer and to deter the wrongdoer from ever acting in this maner in the future.
How Does Rituxan Cause PML?
Rituxan is a powerful immunosuppressant that eliminates mature circulating B-cells for up to nine months. This can allow previously inactivated and deadly viruses such as J-C that most adults have to be reactivated, causing PML. A devastating neurological deterioration, PML has no known cure.
Rituxan is manufactured by Genentech, Inc. of South San Francisco, California. Common misspellings of Rituxan include Rituxin, Rituxen, Retuxan, Retuxin and Ritaxun.
Rituxan Lawsuit and Legal Rights of Injured Rituxan Patients
The law in most states provides several personal injury claims for persons who have been seriously injured by a prescription drug with dangerous, undisclosed side effects. These claims include strict liability for a defective product, breach of warranty, negligence, and misrepresentation.
Damages sought against pharmaceutical companies for serious injuries due to drug side effects include pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, and at times punitive damages.
In the case of the patient's death linked to the drug, the surviving family members may file a wrongful death lawsuit against the drug manufacturer.
Contact Beth Klein and Carrie Frank, Colorado Rituxan Attorneys
Beth Klein has years of experience successfully representing clients in personal injury cases involving dangerous and defective prescription drugs.
If you or a family member have suffered adverse side effects after using Rituxan, you may be eligible to file a claim.
Call Beth Klein and Carrie Frank at 303-448-8884. They will listen and do what they can to help.
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