Dangerous Drugs and Pharmaceutical Litigation

Drugs with deadly side effects often make it to the market because their potential dangers were not anticipated during clinical trials. These drugs are classified as defective drugs. Defective drugs are drugs that have been identified by the FDA as having dangerous side effects that are deemed to outweigh whatever benefits they may have.

Medications and Dangerous Side Effects

Some side effects may indicate a drug is defective. These include:

• Liver damage
• Kidney damage
• Heart damage
• Pulmonary dysfunction
• Death
• Increased risk of stroke or heart attack

Drug Recalls

When the side effects of an FDA approved drug outweigh its benefits, the FDA issues a drug recall. Medications that have been recalled by the FDA include:

• Baycol®
• Serzone®
• Fen Phen
• Lotronex®
• PPA
• Propulsid®
• Rezulin®
• VIOXX®

Dangerous Drugs

In addition to recalling drugs, the FDA monitors drugs currently on the market and, if needed, makes changes to labeling information (e.g., indications, side effects, and warnings). The FDA also receives and considers petitions from consumer advisory groups. Common types of dangerous drugs include:

• Arthritis drugs
• Cholesterol drugs
• Diet drugs
• Antidepressants
• Vaccines
• Other dangerous medications

Consult a Dangerous Drug Attorney

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective drug, you are encouraged to contact a defective drug attorney in the LawyerShop directory for a case evaluation.