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For example, the manufacturer removed the popular drug Belviq from the marketplace after the FDA requested a recall. When the drug was first approved, the FDA required a mandatory trial to determine whether the drug contained any cardiovascular risks. The trial revealed that the drug increases cancer risk five years after patients began to take the medication.

Unfortunately, these types of recalls are common. The FDA has the responsibility to determine whether a drug is dangerous. Although the FDA recalls nearly 70 drugs a year, the FDA only deems drugs as dangerous in extreme circumstances. By the time the FDA decides to notify the general public of the dangerous drug, some consumers have usually suffered severe injury or lost their lives.

If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury after being exposed to a dangerous drug, you might have the right to pursue legal action for damages under Florida law. To learn more, contact the experienced Brandon dangerous drug lawyers at Boohoff Law today.

What Are Dangerous Drugs?

Dangerous drugs are drugs that are unsafe for self-medication. When people think of this definition, illegal drugs often come to mind. However, this definition applies to several drugs, including prescription drugs approved for distribution in the marketplace. Even though prescription drugs are subject to rigorous testing before entering the marketplace, not every prescription drug has endured this level of testing. Some providers prescribe prescription drugs without considering the harmful side effects they can cause the general public.

Case Examples of Dangerous Drugs

GlaxoSmithKline

Perhaps the most heard-about drug recall in recent years is Zantac and related drugs that treat acid reflux and related conditions. Due to high levels of carcinogens, the FDA pulled all Zantac-related products from the shelves, and many people who received cancer diagnoses related to Zantac are filing lawsuits.

Macleods Pharma

The drug manufacturer Macleods Pharma recalled a product line of clopidogrel tablets after discovering a foreign matter within the tablets. Clopidogrel is a prescription drug that thins the blood and assists with the prevention of heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases. The company decided to voluntarily recall the product after the product the FDA classified it as a Class II dangerous drug. Under Class II, the use of the drug may result in temporary adverse health conditions for consumers.

Taro Pharmaceuticals

Another dangerous drug recall last February concerned three lines of nortriptyline hydrochloride capsules with Taro Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. The recall appeared in the FDA’s Enforcement Report, which stated that the distribution of the three types of drugs deviated from the Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations. The company had voluntarily recalled the capsules a month prior. The FDA classified the capsules as Class II, where the use of the drug can result in medically reversible adverse health conditions or severe harm.

Lemtrada Recall

Lemtrada was an FDA-approved drug used to help reduce the progression of Multiple sclerosis (MS). After testing showed the drug could potentially cause immune-related conditions like heart problems and the constriction of blood vessels, the FDA severely restricted the use of Lemtrada. Only in rare cases will healthcare professionals recommend the use of Lemtrada. Victims who have experienced side effects such as a stroke or arterial neck dissection have started to pursue legal action against the product’s drug manufacturer.

Why the FDA Recalls Dangerous Drugs

As stated before, the FDA only classifies drugs as dangerous under extreme circumstances.

What are some of the circumstances where the FDA may recall a drug?

• A safety hazard. Dangerous drugs must contain a substantial safety defect that can cause an impact on the consumers’ health. Unfortunately, a drug’s dangers are often not discovered until the general public has widely used the drug.

• Mislabeling or poor packaging. Dangerous drugs can also be classified as dangerous if the instructions are confusing and unclear. If the instructions are incorrect or offer the wrong type of dosage, that can also indicate mislabeling.
• Contamination. The FDA can recall dangerous drugs contaminated during the manufacturing or distribution stage.
• Mix-up. Drugs are also classified as dangerous if the packaging names the incorrect medication or the drug inside the packaging does not perform as the consumer expects.
• Inadequate manufacturing. Drugs that contain a defect during the manufacturing process must be recalled from the marketplace immediately.

What to Do if You’re Taking a Recalled Drug

It is common for patients to discover that the prescription drugs they are currently taking have become recalled. If you or your loved one find yourself in this position, you have two options. You can either stop taking the drug once you learn of the recall or reach out to your healthcare provider and ask for their recommendations. Your healthcare provider may even recommend a safer medication for you to use.

Injuries From Exposure to Dangerous Drugs

The constant consumption of a dangerous drug can worsen patients’ health conditions. Some of the health conditions that patients are at risk of developing include Crohn’s disease, congestive heart failure, heart attacks, congenital disabilities, and deep vein thrombosis. Patients may also develop understandable anxiety after suffering from these types of injuries.

Victims of dangerous drugs may be skeptical of using other medications or following the recommendations of other healthcare professionals.

Common Damages From Dangerous Drug Claims

As a victim of a dangerous drug, you have the right to pursue compensation from all negligent parties under Florida law.

Some of the damages that you can pursue through your dangerous drug claim include:

• Past and future medical expenses. When you suffer a severe injury from consuming a dangerous drug, you must seek the proper medical treatment to handle your injuries. Depending on the scope of your injury, you may have to pay for doctor’s visits, rehabilitative services, physical therapy, different forms of medication, medical devices, and surgeries.

• Lost income. Seeking medical treatment for your injuries may require you to take time off from your job. Depending on how severe your injury is, you may never return to your former occupation. In either case, you deserve compensation for the income that you have lost.
• Emotional distress. Exposure to a dangerous drug and dealing with the aftermath can leave you feeling emotionally drained and exhausted. You may suffer from emotional trauma after realizing that the medication you trusted turned out to cause you enormous harm.

Start Working With Our Brandon Dangerous Drug Lawyers Today

Exposure to dangerous drugs can inflict severe emotional and physical trauma on victims, especially when the victims place so much trust in the drug’s ability to relieve them of their current health condition. To add insult to injury, victims must focus on recovering from another medical condition that a safe drug might have prevented.

Even after the physical wounds heal, the emotional wounds can last far longer. At Boohoff Law, we understand how traumatic an accident from a dangerous drug can be for victims and their families. While recovering from the accident, the only priority that may matter to victims and their families is healing. While healing is important, so is holding the manufacturers liable for their negligence.

The faster that an experienced Brandon dangerous drug lawyer becomes involved in the legal process, the better your chances of recovering the appropriate compensation and ensuring that other consumers are safe from the negligent actions of the manufacturer.

Manufacturers and insurance companies will collaborate to ensure that you do not receive the compensation you are entitled to. Manufacturers will deny your claim to protect their reputation, and insurance companies will deny your claim to either lowball you or get out of paying you altogether. If insurance companies offer you a settlement, it will be an intentional smaller amount to lowball you. An experienced Brandon dangerous drug lawyer can help protect you from these tactics.

Call Boohoff Law Brandon Dangerous Drug Lawyers Now

The injuries caused by dangerous drugs can leave a significant scar on you or your loved one. The team at Boohoff Law understands how traumatic an accident caused by a dangerous drug can be for you and your family. We’re here to help fight for your rights to compensation under Florida law.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to a defective or dangerous drug, it’s in your best interest to consult a Brandon dangerous drug lawyer as soon as possible. Do not let the statute of limitations to file a claim expire. Submit our contact form, or call our Brandon office at (813) 321-7878 for your free, confidential, no-obligation consultation.

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