Drugs are meant to enhance health and bring relief from ailments, but sometimes, a drug that is intended to help instead causes injury. This may occur when a drug is not properly tested, when it is prescribed to the wrong patients, or when it causes a previously unsuspected side effect.
Causes of Defective Drugs and Recalls
Drug manufacturers, pharmacists, and doctors have a responsibility to ensure that the drugs they prescribe or provide for patients do not cause harm. Some drugs have dangerous side effects or have the potential to cause long-term damage. These drugs are often the subjects of later recalls. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a regulatory role in determining drug safety, the manufacturer is ultimately liable for any personal injury from a product defect.
Types of Dangerous Drugs
Some drugs that were found to be defective and causes serious side effects include:
- Vioxx
- Baycol
- Fen-phen
Defective Drug Side Effects
Drug side effects may indicate a drug is defective. Some common drug side effects include:
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Kidney Failure
- Blood Clot
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Birth injuries
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Stevens Johnson Syndrome
- Wrongful Death
Defective Drug Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured or harmed because of a defective drug, it may be necessary to consult with an experienced defective drug lawyer that is familiar with your state laws.
