Our Boston defective product attorneys know that handling these types of cases requires very close attention to detail and a thorough understanding of ever-evolving law related to these actions.
In Johnson v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. et al, the plaintiff alleged that metoclopramide, the generic name for Relgan, caused her to develop the neurologic condition known as tardive dyskinesia.
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According to a recent article in the Sun News, patients in Canada are filing a class action lawsuit against the manufacturer of a testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) drug. The drug in question is Delatestryl, which is a form of testosterone delivered by injection. TRT drugs can be delivered by injection, skin gels, transdermal patches, and pills.
This TRT class action lawsuit is asserting negligence under a failure to warn theory. As your Boston testosterone replacement therapy attorney can explain, one of the typical reasons for filing a lawsuit against a drug company is because the company failed to warn patients of dangerous side effects that were known to the company. This is also sometimes called a deceptive marketing lawsuit.
In the case discussed in this article, the plaintiffs are alleging that they suffered from adverse cardiovascular events and that the drug manufacturer failed to warn both doctors and patients that TRT drugs are known to cause heart attacks, stroke, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to the potentially fatal occurrence of a pulmonary embolism. This the medical term for a clot that forms in the veins of the legs (DVT) and travels through the circulatory system to the lungs, where it can cause a hole and internal bleeding.
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Our Boston injury attorneys know a products liability lawsuit may involve multiple defendants who participated in the manufacture, advertising, distribution, and retail sale of the medication.
Hardin v. PDX, Inc., an opinion from the California Court of Appeals, involved a plaintiff who experienced a complete and permanent loss of eyesight, along with extensive and painful scarring, after taking Lamotrigine. Lamotrigine is the generic version of Lamictal.
The plaintiff alleged that Lamotrigine has been shown to cause Steven-Johnsons Syndrome (SJS) and associated toxic epidermal necrolysis. She further alleged that these conditions were responsible for her injuries.
The plaintiff filed a negligence claim under a theory of products liability against the drug company, the doctor who prescribed the medication, and the retail pharmacy where she filled her prescription. She also sued the publisher that made the drug information insert for patients to read when they get their medicine. This information consists of warnings about the drug in the form of what is called a drug monograph. These monographs are not required by the FDA but are required as part of a self-regulating action plan, which is required by the federal government.
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Our Boston injury lawyers understand that no patient can make an informed consent about the risks they face in taking a medication if they are not told of known side effects.
A recent article in the La Crosse Tribune discusses the ongoing lawsuit by NFL players against the NFL organization related to the ways players were allegedly given powerful medication with little or no medical oversight.
According to reports, the players would be sitting in their seats on flights home from games, and the trainers wanted them to hold up fingers to show how many narcotic pills they wanted to dull the pain. These pill included Vicodin, Percocet, and a variety of other narcotics and anti-inflammatory medications.
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Despite ongoing litigation surrounding the diabetes drug Actos, the Japanese drug manufacturer, Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, seems to be pushing ahead with sales and conducting studies to find new markets for its medication.
According to a recent article from Reuters, a German study shows Actos may delay the onset of Alzheimer’s related dementia. Though this is an early study, and the drug is not expected to gain approval to treat dementia in the next five years, there has been no mention of whether Actos has the same issues concerning bladder cancers as it does when given to diabetes patients.
Our Boston Actos injury lawyer notes in the case of Allen et al. v. Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. et al., the plaintiff was awarded $1.5 billion in actual damages and another $9 billion in punitive damages. Takeda is to be responsible for $6 billion of the punitive award and Eli Lilly, which marketed the drug, would be responsible for the remaining $3 billion.
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Our Boston personal injury lawyers who represent patients with knee replacement-related injuries know that these matters can be confusing to patients who may already have been the victim of inappropriate medical advice.
A new report from CBS examines whether doctors are performing more knee replacements than are medically necessary. A recently released study in a peer-reviewed medical journal found that more than 33 percent of all knee replacement surgeries performed in the United States were not medically appropriate in terms of risks to patients versus medical benefit.
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Our Boston hip replacement attorneys understand that representing a client injured by one of the now-recalled DePuy artificial hips requires a great deal of familiarity with defective medical product litigation. These can be extremely complicated cases.
According to a recent article, the State of Oregon has settled with DePuy Orthopedics for $4 million over deceptive marketing involving artificial hips.
This case involved a metal-on-metal artificial hip that was prone to failing. It has been established that the metal would deteriorate over time, producing shards of metal that have caused muscle damage and other complications requiring surgeries. The iron itself has been known to cause damage to the liver, kidneys, and other internal organs.
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Our Boston testosterone replacement lawyers have been closely following recent FDA action involving the risks associated with TRT. Now, Live Science is taking a look at whether the many benefits claimed by testosterone replacement therapy manufacturers are supported by study results.
Drug manufacturers have claimed that testosterone replacement therapy can increase the patient’s sex drive, energy levels, muscle mass, and generally help him to lead a more active lifestyle.
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The Food and Drug Administration has issued a new warning this June about certain over-the-counter acne medications. According to an FDA Consumer Update alert, some patients have reported serious and potentially life-threatening reactions after using acne products. 
Patients who use over-the-counter acne products should review the FDA information carefully to understand the potential risks associated with the use of these therapies. The FDA’s warning is also a reminder that even over-the-counter medications can be dangerous to patients. From denture creams to Tylenol to testosterone therapy, many medications have proven to cause unexpected side effects that can forever change the life of patients. Those affected by a dangerous drug or medication should consult with a Boston defective drug for more information on how to obtain compensation for losses.
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The Food and Drug Administration has received numerous reports of blood clots in the veins of patients taking testosterone therapy products. In response to these reports and increasing concerns about the risks associated with testosterone therapy, the FDA announced that the products must update their warning label to alert patients to the potential that blood clots will form.
Testosterone therapy is marketed as a way for men to improve their sex drive and to get more energy. Testosterone products already have a warning label alerting patients to the fact that an elevated number of red blood cells could cause blood clots. Now, however, WEB MD reports that the FDA wants the medications to carry a more general label. 
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