ESA® Lawyers in Jacksonville
Patients with low red blood cell counts often depend on Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) to stimulate their bone marrow and help their bodies produce the blood cells they need, thus reducing the need for transfusions and other complications. Unfortunately, ESAs are associated with serious side effects, some of which can prove fatal. Here's what you need to know about ESAs, the dangers, and your legal rights:
ESA side effects depend on the health of the patient and any preexisting conditions. As a rule, patients with cancer who use ESAs to help offset the side effects of chemotherapy do so in order to avoid transfusions. They may do so at the risk of their lives, since the drugs have been found to potentially cause the tumors to grow faster and the patients to die sooner. In addition, patients with a hemoglobin level above 12 g/dL face the risk of heart failure, stroke, heart attack, and even death if they use ESAs, which can cause blood clots. Patients with chronic kidney failure may also be susceptible to deadly ESA side effects.
Common ESAs include Aranesp, Epogen, and Procrit. In August 2008, the FDA modified the requirements for warning inserts for these drugs; to date, the FDA is monitoring the drugs' safety, but they are still on the market. Patients who experienced adverse side effects should obviously stop taking the Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents, but what are their legal rights? Luckily, the law allows patients to turn to the courts as they seek compensation for their injuries. Potential damages include money to pay for the costs of past and future care, any necessary rehabilitation, pain and suffering, lost wages, and/or benefits to the families of the deceased who died due to complications related to ESAs.
Filing a defective drug lawsuit can be intimidating and complex. Luckily, there are experienced and reputable Jacksonville ESA heart attack attorneys ready to help you seek justice for yourself or your deceased family member. Farah & Farah understands the stake inherent in a Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents lawsuit - and knows how to fight for your rights in court. Have you been injured by ESAs? Are you ready to seek the compensation you deserve? Contact us today. Your case evaluation is confidential and completely free of charge.
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