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Ketek Liver Failure

Lawyer for Ketek Liver Failure Lawsuit
Ketek (telithromycin) has been associated with rare cases of serious liver injury and liver failure with four reported deaths and one liver transplant after the administration of Ketek. If you have Ketek liver failure or if a family member has died after due to Ketek liver failure, a lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen, a nationally-recognized law firm, is available for a free consultation.  You may reach us toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or by filling out our online consultation form.

Senior partner Fred Pritzker has over 30 years of experience and focuses his practice on complex product liability cases.  In recognition of his achievements, other lawyers have selected him for inclusion in the The Best Lawyers in America

FDA Warns of Ketek Liver Failure
June 29, 2006 - “We are advising both patients taking Ketek and their doctors to be on the alert for signs and symptoms of liver problems," said Dr. Steven Galson, Director for FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.  "Patients experiencing such signs or symptoms should discontinue Ketek and seek medical evaluation, which may include tests for liver function."  The signs and symptoms of Ketek liver failure include fatigue, malaise, loss of appetite, nausea, yellow skin and dark-colored urine.

Ketek Liver Failure and Label Modifications
Since June of 2006, the FDA has worked with the manufacturer to modify the labeling of Ketek.  In addition to Ketek liver failure, Ketek can also cause visual disturbances and loss of vision.  In addition, Ketek can cause the exacerbation of myasthenia gravis, a disease that causes muscle. 


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