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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.

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Hepatotoxicity
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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
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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
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Ketek

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.

Ketek Side Effects Include Liver Damage, Death

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered pharmaceuticals manufacturer Sanofi-Aventis to put more strident side effects warning on the packaging of Ketek (telithromycin), an antibiotic that has been linked to incidents of liver toxicity, liver failure, and death . This order follows a public health advisory issued by the FDA in January 2006, which recommended that health care providers monitor Ketek patients for side effects, including jaundice, blurry vision, and other symptoms of liver disease. Dangerous Ketek Side Effects. read more

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 bronchitis, and acute sinusitis. But even though some side effects of the drug are well-known, patients may be at real risk for a fatal Ketek side effect: liver damage. Previously-Known Ketek Side Effects. read more

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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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