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Raptiva Infections

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Prescribed to treat psoriasis, Raptiva (efalizumab) is an injectable medication that is known to increase the risk of developing severe, life-threatening infections, including:

• bacterial sepsis, a blood infection
• invasive fungal disease
• progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a type of Raptiva brain infection in which the white matter of the brain swells
• viral meningitis, an infection that causes inflammation of the brain and/or spinal cord

While Raptiva brain infections (specifically Raptiva PML infections and meningitis) are the most deadly side effects, any of the above conditions will be fatal without emergency medical care.

Given the severity of potential Raptiva side effects, it's vital that patients:

• Discuss their complete medical history with their doctors before taking Raptiva medication
• Understand the types and symptoms of possible Raptiva infections
• Seek immediate medical care, should they develop Raptiva infections
• Meet with a personal injury lawyer who specializes in Raptiva lawsuits, once their health is stable, to find out if they are entitled to compensation for their injuries

FDA Issues Raptiva Warning

On Oct.16, 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a nationwide Raptiva warning that:

• Informed the public about Raptiva and meningitis, as well as the risk of other severe Raptiva infections
• Required Genentech and Merck Serono to include a "black box" warning on Raptiva medication labels.

Black box warnings are the most serious level of FDA warnings, as they indicate that a drug can cause fatal complications.

Symptoms of Raptiva Infections

Raptiva patients should be aware of the symptoms of serious infections so they know when to seek emergency medical care. Indications that a patient may be developing a life-threatening Raptiva infection can include:

• black or blood stools
• chills
• congestion
• coughing
• easy bleeding (particularly from the gums and nose)
• excessive swelling, pain and/or redness at the site of a skin wound
• fever
• painful or difficult urination
• sore throat
• unexplainable bruising

Following a Raptiva Infection

Patients will need to:

• Get emergency medical attention and follow through with all long-term prescribed care to save their lives
• Set up an initial consultation with a Raptiva lawyer to find out if they have a case against Genentech and Merck Serono

Initial consultations with Raptiva lawyers are free to create incentive for injured Raptiva patients to pursue the compensation they deserve. During this meeting, prospective plaintiffs (which may include families of deceased Raptiva patients) can:

• Learn more about the process of filing and winning a Raptiva lawsuit
• Get information about settlements in cases similar to their own
• Decide whether filing an individual lawsuit or joining a class action case is best for their needs and situation

If You Have Been Injured by Raptiva

Have you or a loved one been injured after taking Raptiva? If so, contact us to speak with an experienced Raptiva attorney who specializes in drug recall litigation & lawsuits. Let us help you win the compensation you need and deserve.