Common Uses For Levaquin

Levaquin and similar fluoroquinoline antibiotics have recently been black boxed because of the risk they pose for tendon ruptures, tendinitis, tendon damage, and other very serious side effects.

Levaquin is a powerful antibiotic which is given to patients suffering from serious bacterial infections.

Below is a list of infections Levaquin may be used to treat:

• Acute Pylonephritis
• Bacterial Prostatius
• Bronchitis
• Pneumonia
• Skin Infections
• Sinusitis
• Urinary Tract Infections

This is only a few of the uses for Levaquin, and the drug may be used to treat a number of other illnesses.

If you have suffered from an illness listed above or similar illness and are unsure if you have taken Levaquin contact your health care provider for more information. Levaquin side effects may occur immediately, or as long as 6 months after.

If you or a loved one have taken Levaquin and suffered a tendon rupture, tendinitis, or other serious side effect contact McEwen Law Firm today. Our attorneys are dedicated to providing you with the compensation you deserve for your Levaquin injuries.

To contact a McEwen Levaquin attorney today call (800)732-3070 or fill out our online contact form.

Fentanyl Withdrawal After Duragesic Recall

Duragesic Pain Patches in 25 micro-gram-per-hour doses were recently recalled due to a possible slit down one side that allows fentanyl, the patches active ingredient, to leak out.

Fentanyl is an opiate which is 80 times stronger than the widely known drug Morphine. The absorption or ingestion of too much fentanyl can cause a fentanyl overdose, but it can also cause patients to become addicted to the drug.

Due to the strong nature of fentanyl, patients may become addicted to Duragesic patches. Even patients who use the patches correctly may experience some signs of withdrawal.

Signs of Duragesic withdrawal include:

• Anxiety
• Rapid heartbeat
• Runny nose, sneezing, etc.
• Body aches and/or chills
• Sweating
• Yawning
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Irritability, nervousness, etc.
• Shivering/trembling
• Insomnia
• Weakness
• Stomach cramps

If you or a loved one experience any of these symptoms or a sudden change in these symptoms contact a medical professional immediately.

If you have experienced fentanyl withdrawal or other serious side effects as a result of using recalled Duragesic patches contact McEwen Law Firm today.

Our attorneys offer free, no obligation, consultations to help you recieve the compensation you deserve. To contact our attorneys today call (800)732-3070 or fill out our online contact form.

Recalled Digitek Tablets Cause Death

Digitek (Digoxin) is made from a refined plant extract. It is a purified cardiac glycoside, and is used to treat heart failure and irregular heart beats.

Although the active ingredient in Digitek, digoxin, is natural the over consumption of Digitek can still make a person extremely ill.

Digoxon builds up in a person’s body when too much Digoxin is consumed. This results in Digitalis - a condition which can result in death or other serious side effects.

In 2008, all lots of Digitek were recalled due to the possibility of the creation of tablets with double the recommended dose. These tablets clearly pose a risk to the public, and were immediately recalled.

Unfortunately, recalled tablets still fell into the hands of the public and made many patients extremly ill or caused unnecessary death.

If you or a loved one were affected by recalled Digitek tablets contact McEwen Law Firm today. Our attorneys are dedicated to providing you with the inforamtion, support, and legal advice you need to win your Digitek case.

To contact a Digitek lawyer today call (800)732-3070 or fill out our online contact form.

Shoulder Pain Pump Study Directly Links To PAGCL

A study published in the July issue of the American Journal of Sports Medicine linked the use of shoulder pain pumps directly to PAGCL.

PAGCL, or posarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis, is a painful condidtion which permanently damages a person’s shoulder and range in motion.

The study, found here, included 177 shoulders. Of these only 19 people underwent arthroscopic surgery and had an intra-articular pain pump. of these 19 people 12 have developed PAGCL.

These shocking results clearly show the dangers of using a shoulder pain pump after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Shoulder pain pumps frequently result in PAGCL, a condition which requires additional painful surgeries.

If you or a loved one have been injured by a shoulder pain pump contact McEwen Law Firm today. Our attorneys understand that shoulder pain pumps cause extremely painful, irreversible, damage to its victims and are determined to help you recieve the compensation you deserve for your injuries.

TO contact a McEwen shoulder pain pump attorney today, call (800)732-3070 or fill out our online contact form. We offer free, no obligation, consultations to anyone interested in learning more about shoulder pain pumps and to anyone interested in starting their own shoulder pain pump lawsuit.

Visit our Pain Pump Lawsuit Claim website for more information.

Removing Duragesic Fentanyl Pain Patch

Duragesic Fentanyl Pain Patches in 25 micro-gram-per-hour doses were recently recalled due to the possibility of a cut down one side of the patch which allows excess fentanyl to leak out.

The absorption of excess fentanyl can cause serious side effects, withdrawal, and death in patients.

Recalled Duragesic Pain Patches have an expiration date on or before December 2009.

If you believe you are currently using a recalled Duragesic fentanyl Pain Patch:

• Remove the patch using gloves, a tissue, or other material to prevent contact with the patch
• Rinse hands using water only.  The use of rubbing alcohol or other substance will cause faster absortion of the fentanyl.
• Fold the patch and  flush it down the toilet.
• Contact a care giver immediately so that a non-defective patch may be applied and withdrawal may be prevented.

As in any medical situation it is extremely important to contact professional, medical, advice before removing patches or changing treatment. Medical advice should also be sought in the case of severe side effects, or a change in side effects or withdrawal.

If you or a loved one have suffered from a Fentanyl Pain Patch injury contact McEwen Law Firm today. Our attorneys offer free, no obligation, consultations to help you receive the compensation you deserve for your Duragesic injuries.

McEwen attorneys may be reached at (800)732-3070 or through our online contact form.

Duragesic Fentanyl Pain Patch Attorney

Duragesic Fentanyl Pain Patches have caused serious problems in the pharmaceutical market since their appearance in 2004. The first Duragesic Pain Patch recall occurred in 2004 when 75 micro-gram-per-hour patches were recalled.

The 2004 Pain Patch recall was sparked due to a similar leakage problem which allowed access fentanyl to be leaked onto the skin, posing the risk for overdose or serious side effects.

In 2005 and 2006 the FDA issued additional warnings regarding the high risk of potential overdose when using Duragesic Fentanyl Pain Patches. Due to the high strength of fentanyl, an opiate, the chance of accidental overdose is increased even when patients use the patches correctly.

Finally in 2008 25 micro-gram-per-hour pain patches were recalled due to a leakage issue which poses additional high risk for overdose and serious side effects.

If you or a loved one has been injured by fentanyl Duragesic Pain Patches contact McEwen Law Firm today. Our pain patch attorneys are dedicated to providing you with the compensation you deserve.

To contact a McEwen attorney today call (800)732-3070 or fill out our online contact form.

Levaquin May Cause Severe Tendonitis

Levaquin and other fluoroquinoline antibiotics have been linked to causing severe tendon damage, tendon ruptures, and tendonitis. These conditions are often so severe they require extensive surgery, therapy, and in some extreme cases these conditions may be irreversible.

 

Tendonitis is described as the inflammation of the body’s tendons causing extreme pain during movement. Tendonitis is typically found in healthy patients who are active in sports or other physical activities. Overuse of a tendon, for example shoulder or foot tendon, will cause tendonitis.

 

The exact reason Levaquin and other fluroquinolines cause tendonitis, tendon ruptures, and tendon damage is still unknown. What is known however is that Levaquin does cause tendon damage in otherwise healthy people.

 

If you or a loved one has experienced a painful tendon rupture, tendonitis, or other tendon injury contact McEwen Law Firm today. Our attorneys our dedicated to providing our clients with the support, knowledge, and compensation they deserve after a serious tendon injury.

 

To contact McEwen Law Firm call (800) 732-3070 today or fill out our online contact form. We offer free, no obligation, consultations to anyone interested in learning more about Levaquin.

 

Levaquin FDA Warning Attorney

Levaquin is a popular antibiotic given to patients to treat severe infections. This may include kidney infections, respiratory infections, or any other severe type of bacterial infection.

 

Levaquin has been popularized on the market since 1996 in 500mg – 750mg oral doses. Unfortunately, as early as 1986 doctors and manufacturers of Levaquin have known of the serious side effects fluoroquinolines may cause.

 

In 2004 private and nonprofit organizations began petitioning for Levaquin to receive an adequate warning depicting the serious damage fluroquinolines may cause. Now, in 2008, Levaquin and other similar drugs have received a black box warning by the FDA.

 

Levaquin is known to cause tendon ruptures, tendonitis, and serious tendon damage in patients. This damage often requires surgery, or may be irreversible.

 

If you or a loved one has suffered a Levaquin injury contact McEwen Law Firm today. Our attorneys are dedicated to providing you with the compensation you deserve after suffering a painful Levaquin side effect.

 

If you would like more information about Levaquin or want to get started on your own Levaquin case call (800) 732-3070 today or fill out our online contact form.

Levaquin Side Effects Cause Still Unknown

Levaquin and other flouroquinolene drugs (including Cipro) have recently recieved a black box warning by the FDA due to the serious tendon injuries they can cause. A black box warning is the highest warning a drug can receive by the FDA and remain on the market.

The tendon ruptures and injuries caused by Levaquin are commonly seen in active, young, adults who usually develop them as a result of participating in a sport. However, the tendon ruptures caused by Levaquin do not have this sports link and may occur at any time regardless of the person’s actions.

Scientists are still unsure of what causes Levaquin to create such devistating injuries. It has been discovered that the tendon ruptures are preventable if the person taking Levaquin (or Cipro) switches to another antibiotic as soon as symptoms present themselves.

If you or a loved one has suffered a Levaquin or other flouroquinolene injury contact McEwen Law Firm today. Our Levaquin attorneys are dedicated to providing you with the compensation you deserve after suffering a devestating Levaquin injury.

McEwen Law Firm offers free, no obligation, consultations to help you review all of your options regarding a Levaquin lawsuit. To contact a Levaquin attorney today call (800)732-3070 or fill out our online contact form.

Preventing Patient Deaths from Fentanyl Patches

A recent report from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices warns about the dangers of mis-prescribing fentanyl transdermal patches, such as Duragesic. ISMP reminds practitioners that these patches are intended only for patients who are opioid-tolerant, and should not be used for acute pain.

ISMP also pointed out other prescribing errors. In some cases, deaths occurred in patients who were prescribed multiple fentanyl patches, resulting in overdose. In other cases the fentanyl was prescribed in addition to other pain medications, such as oxycodone, or it was prescribed for patients with pre-existing respiratory compromise. ISMP points out that sometimes pharmacists have dispensed these prescriptions without questioning them, and nurses have applied the patches without recognizing the prescribing error. Here are some of ISMP’s recommendations to help avoid these tragic and preventable errors:

Prescribe fentanyl patches only for patients who are opioid tolerant, and who have chronic pain that is not well-controlled with shorter-acting analgesics. These patches should not be used for postoperative pain, or for pain that’s short-term or intermittent. Pharmacists should ensure that the patient is opioid-tolerant and suffering from chronic pain before dispensing the drug, and should question the prescriber if this is not the case.

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