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Ketek

Ketek - also known as Telithromycin - is an antibiotic medication meant to treat upper respiratory infections such as streptococcus, sinusitis, community acquire pneumonia and bronchitis. Ketek has been on the market since 2004 in the United States. In the past two years, studies have surfaced that bring the Ketek's safety into question. There have been 18 deaths and over 100 cases of liver damage reported in Ketek patients. Click here to read more about the side effects of Ketek.

A public safety advisory was issued in 2006 to warn Ketek patients of the risk associated with the drug's use. However, the FDA has not issued a Ketek recall at this time.  Controversy continues to unfold regarding Ketek clinical trials and fraudulent studies. In the meantime, patients across the United States have experienced adverse medical events related to the use of the drug and many have filed Ketek lawsuits.

On this website LegalView provides numerous resources on Ketek. Follow this link to learn more about Ketek. If you are seeking Ketek legal assistance, please fill out a contact form at any time. When you submit a contact form, a qualified Ketek lawyer will receive your information and contact you.



 

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jaundice (yellow eyes)
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Ketek (telithromycin) is a ketolide-class antibiotic manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis. Approved by the FDA in April 2004, the drug has been prescribed over five million times for the treatment of bacterial sinusitis, pneumonia, and chronic bronchitis. The drug has come under fire in recent months upon allegations of adverse Ketek side effects, which include liver damage, liver failure, and death. Other side effects include exacerbation of myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disorder that causes progressive muscle weakening. A Congressional investigation is attempting to determine why the drug was approved even after a physician was convicted of fraud in clinical trials of Ketek.

Fast Facts

Name: Ketek
Generic: Telithromycin
Manufacturer: Sanofi-Aventis
Date approved: April 2004
Status: Prescription only
Approved uses: Treatment of bacterial sinusitis, pneumonia, and chronic bronchitis
Off-Label uses: N/A
Side effects: Liver damage, liver failure, and death. Other side effects include exacerbation of myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disorder that causes progressive muscle weakening.
Related topics: Unsafe drugs

Ketek Side Effects Include Liver Damage, Death

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Liver Damage: Real Risk for Ketek Patients

Patients around the world turn to Ketek (telithromycin), a popular antibiotic in the ketolide class that has been prescribed over five million times in the quest to treat pneumonia, chronic... read more

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FDA Information Related to Ketek

February 2007 Monthly Safety Labeling

FDA Announces Label and Indication Changes for the Antibiotic Ketek

View the Ketek FDA Information page here


Government Articles Related to Ketek

Telithromycin (marketed as Ketek) Information

Telithromycin (marketed as Ketek) Questions and Answers

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MSN Newsfeeds Related to Ketek

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US health authorities called as part of Sanofi's Ketek probe - report

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News Articles Related to Ketek

Ketek May Cause Serious Hepatotoxicity

Antibiotic Ketek Gets Liver-Failure Warning

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Patents Related to Ketek

Erythromycin compounds

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Useful Web Sites Related to Ketek

The Ketek Home Page

Ketek Information from the British NetDoctor Site

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Books Related to Ketek

Antimicrobial Peptides and Human Disease (Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology)

Modern chemotherapy of tuberculosis (Antibiotics monographs) (Antibiotics monographs)

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PERSONAL INFORMATION
First Name:
Last Name:
E-mail Address:
Address:
City:
State:
Zipcode:
Phone: -- ext.
Date of Birth:

KETEK CASE INFORMATION
Did you or a loved one take Ketek?

Yes No

In what city and state were you prescribed the medication?
Did you suffer an injury as a result of taking the medication?

Yes No

Which symptoms or problems have you had?
(check all that apply)
Hepatotoxicity
blurry vision
liver transplantation
difficulty breathing
jaundice (yellow skin)
fainting spells
abnormal liver function
itching
liver tissue death
liver problems
jaundice (yellow eyes)
skin rash
swelling of tongue or throat vomiting
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin,
         including inside the mouth
severe or watery diarrhea or persistent diarrhea
Describe what other symptoms occurred
What was the diagnosis?
Date of Diagnosis:

ADDITIONAL KETEK CASE INFORMATION
What were the dates of use?
Start Date
End Date
What other medications were being taken at that time?
Please describe your legal issues and needs.
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