What makes a drug dangerous?
For many people, medications are a vital part of their everyday lives. Medicine can cure illness, relieve chronic conditions, and save lives. Unfortunately, it can also cause harm.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must approve and regulate every drug. In spite of this, approximately 200,000 people die each year due to defective or wrongly formulated medications.
Common causes of drug injuries:
- Design defects: These flaws occur in the actual formula or design of the medication. In these cases, the drug may have dangerous side effects. Those side effects may include serious injury or death.
- Manufacturing defects: Medications are produced in factories. Mistakes in the manufacturing process or contamination can make the drug unsafe.
- Misleading marketing: Known as “failure to warn.” Marketing information must include appropriate instructions and warnings. This includes commercial advertising and packaging. Drugs should not be marketed for off-label use (unapproved by FDA).
Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium)
Elmiron is a prescription drug commonly used to treat interstitial cystitis. It is the only oral medication that’s FDA-approved to treat the symptoms of this painful bladder syndrome. But studies now show a clear link between Elmiron and vision problems.
These problems include blindness and permanent vision less. Lawsuits claim that long-term exposure to Elmiron leads to maculopathy, an eye disorder affecting the retina. People who have taken Elmiron may be eligible to file a lawsuit and to receive significant compensation.
Learn more about your legal rights if you’ve taken Elmiron: Elmiron Risks and Lawsuit Information.
Ozempic Gallbladder Lawsuit
If you or a loved one took Ozempic and later developed gallbladder or biliary disease, biliary cancer, or gallstones, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit against Ozempic and seek compensation.
Benzene
Lawsuits are being actively filed against sunscreen manufacturers, including Neutrogena and Johnson & Johnson. According to the lawsuits, dozens of popular sunscreens contained benzene, a known carcinogen.
Our product liability lawyers in Arkansas and Texas are prepared to be on your side – by your side.
Talcum Powder
Baby powder ovarian cancer lawsuits can be filed by women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and have a history of using talc-based products.
Talcum powder lawsuits allege that Johnson & Johnson was aware of the studies linking baby powder to ovarian cancer, but chose not to warn consumers of the risk.
Contact our Arkansas Dangerous Drugs Lawyer. We’ll not only listen, but we’ll also ensure companies take responsibility for their negligence.
Taylor King
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