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Ketek Lawsuits - Liver Damage Caused By Antibiotic

Liver damage from Ketek is a risk identified by the FDA and added to Ketek product labeling as a result. The injuries can result in complete liver failure. Deaths have even been linked to the antibiotic. Patients who have taken Ketek need to be on the lookout for warning signs of liver damage.

If you have any symptoms of liver damage after taking Ketek then contact The Law Offices of Robert Davis today for a free legal consultation by completing the form on this page or calling 800-821-1242 now. You may receive financial compensation for your injuries and we can help.

2/14/08 Washington (AP) - A key House Democrat said Thursday that the head of the Food and Drug Administration should resign in the wake of a probe over an antibiotic and news of a blood thinner linked to allergic reactions and four deaths.

Stupak's panel has investigated a Sanofi-Aventis antibiotic called Ketek which was linked to death and liver failure in 2006. Stupak has alleged that the FDA approved the antibiotic despite knowing a key safety study of the drug was plagued by faulty data. (Ketek news story link)

Signs of liver problems:

• Yellowing skin color (Jaundice).
• Easy bruising of the skin.
• Increased itchy feeling.
• Dark colored urine.
• Exhaustion and fatigue.
• Loss of appetite.

Ketek is an antibiotic intended to treat forms of chronic bronchitis. It is also used to treat forms of pneumonia and bacterial sinusitis. It belongs to a class of antibiotics called ketolides. Ketek is the first of this class to be approved by the FDA. It has not been recalled and is still used today.

If you have experienced any of these symptoms after taking Ketek then please contact your doctor right away and then contact us. Legal council could be critical for those suffering liver injuries from Ketek.

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Never stop taking medications or receiving prescribed medical treatment without first consulting a medical professional. If you suspect injuries have occurred as a result of prescribed drugs, medical treatment, defective products or any other means then contact our attorneys now at 800-821-1242 or complete the form on this page. A fast and free case review will determine if you might receive monetary compensation for your injuries.