Ketek Liver Damage Attorneys

Ketek (telithromycin) - FDA warns against possible "severe liver damage after just a few doses." (ketek article by FDA) The lawyers at Bernard & Hart are here to help you. With offices in Lafayette Louisiana and Orange Texas, we are here to help you with your case if you are experiencing any side effects after taking the drug Ketek.

Ketek Linked to Serious Liver Damage

Concerned with the side effects and possible liver damage from Ketek? We are a Louisiana and Texas law firm with an experienced team of legal professionals to help you with your Ketek claim. Our winning team of attorneys handle all areas of accident injury, medical malpractice, defective products, birth injuries, trucking accidents and Ketek cases in the Louisiana and Texas area.

Ketek Liver Damage Revealed to FDA

Ketek was reported in an article in The Wall Street Journal, who uncovered a confidential memo between the FDA and Ketek. The article revealed that there were several cases of liver failure including four deaths associated with antibiotic medication Ketek (generic: telithromycin).

Although the FDA is not releasing the memo publicly, this has raised new concerns about liver risks in conjunction with Ketek. The FDA has now requested that a stronger warning be placed on Ketek’s label.

Ketek was formally approved by the FDA on April 1st, 2004, but not until two previous application rejections in 2001 and 2003. Ketek, a ketolide antibiotic, was designed for the treatment of respiratory infections including sinusitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia.

Ketek and Liver Toxicity

Three cases of liver toxicity in patients taking Ketek were reported in January 2006 to Dr. John Hanson, who works in the liver transplant center at Carolinas Medical Center. One patient took Ketek for only five days and ultimately died from liver failure. Another underwent a liver transplant, and the third eventually recovered from hepatitis.

Get Help Now for Ketek Liver Damage Victims

If you or a loved one has taken Ketek and has experienced any liver related complications including liver failure, hepatitis, liver damage, or liver toxicity, call right now for a free consultation regarding your possible liver damage case.

If you are currently taking Ketek and have concerns about the it's safety, or if you have experience serious side effects associated with Ketek , consult your doctor about the possibility of side effects while taking the drug. Contact the Ketek Lawyers at Bernard & Hart today for your  free consultation.