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Raptiva LawsuitsOur law firm is investigating cases involving the prescription drug Raptiva where patients have developed life-threatening or fatal side effects including: viral meningitis, sepsis, brain infections, invasive fungal disease, and PML. The FDA has confirmed several deaths and issued a public health advisory concerning Raptiva. Labeling changes, including a boxed warning, to highlight the risks of life-threatening infections was made in October of 2008. The Raptiva public health advisory was posted by the FDA in February of 2009 and the FDA is currently reviewing the latest information regarding the Raptiva deaths. |
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Psoriasis Drug Raptiva Recalled
April 8, 2009
Genentech, the manufacturer of the psoriasis drug Raptiva (efalizumab), announced that it has begun a voluntary recall of Raptiva from the U.S. market. The FDA has issued a statement concerning the Raptiva recall -- FDA Raptiva Recall Statement.
What is Raptiva?
Raptiva is a once-weekly injection approved for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic (whole body) therapy or phototherapy to control their psoriasis.
Dangerous Raptiva Side Effects
FDA reports serious and potentially life-threatening symptoms associated with the use of Raptiva for psoriasis include:
- Viral Meningitis
- Sepsis
- Brain Infection (unknown type)
- Invasive Fungal Disease
- Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)
* For more extensive side effect information please read: Raptiva Side Effects.
* For FDA public health information concerning Raptiva please read: FDA Raptiva Reports and News.
If you or someone you love is experiencing life-threatening side effects from the use of Raptiva, please contact your doctor immediately for a full evaluation.
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