Local Law Firms Home > Product Liability Overview > Dangerous Drugs > Raptiva > Invasive Fungal Disease Raptiva Invasive Fungal Disease Lawsuit It could be hard living with Psoriasis. On a basic level, the anxiety most victims have about the physical appearance of their condition is enough to make them uncomfortable. However, Psoriasis is not a cosmetic condition. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, nearly 7.5 million Americans live with Psoriasis and of those, 60% report that the condition presents a large problem in their everyday life. However, there is hope. Thanks to strides made in medicine, a variety of treatments are now available for this condition. But what happens when these treatments lead to another condition? If you or someone you know has been affected with invasive fungal disease while or after taking Raptiva, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact a product liability attorney in your local area today. Raptiva is a humanized monoclonal antibody manufactured by Genentech, INC and approved by the Federal Drug Administration as a treatment for Psoriasis. The drug reduces the more troubling and irritating symptoms of psoriasis significantly by suppressing the immune system. Of course, the immune system is important for fighting illness and staving off nasty infection. In some patients there may be a link to serious potential side effects and the drug. Among these effects is Invasive Fungal Disease. This includes:
The Federal Drug Administration recently updated the warnings on Raptiva to reflect the potential for the side effects. When a patient takes a drug to treat a condition, they put their trust and hard earned money into the belief that the company that produced it and the association that approved it knew all the potential side effects and would warn patients in a timely manner. Of course, all drugs come with some form of side effect but they should never make a patient worse. When a patient takes a drug to treat a condition, they trust that they are putting their hard earned money and confidence into a manufacturer and an administration that puts the drug through rigorous testing. While all drugs have their side effects, they should never put a patient at risk for having something worse than they already have. Aside from the physical and emotional trauma this could cause a patient, Bills and new medication could add up quickly and make it difficult for a patient to keep their head above water. While most of these conditions could be treated quickly, the costs and missed time at work could make for a very inconvenient and terrifying financial situation. Bills and new medication could add up quickly and make it difficult for a patient to keep their head above water. If you or someone you love is experiencing adverse side effects from taking Raptiva, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact a product liability attorney in your local area today. |