Other Drug and Medical Device Side Effects

DeCarli Law keeps current on new reports of injuries and side effects caused by drugs and defective medical devices. Below are various injuries caused by dangerous drugs and defective medical devices in addition to gadolinium-based contrast agents, YAZ/Yasmin/Ocella/Zarah, Darvon/Darvocet/Propoxyphene, Fosamax, and Reglan/Metoclopramide.

Achilles Tendon Rupture is a Levaquin Side Effect

An Achilles tendon rupture is a complete tear through the Achilles tendon. This usually occurs about two inches above the heel bone. Achilles tendon rupture is a Levaquin side effect. If you have suffered from an Achilles tendon rupture after using Levaquin, you may be able to bring a Levaquin lawsuit, a legal claim for damages for your injury.

Chondrolysis (Destruction of Articular Cartilage) is a Pain Pump Side Effect

Chondrolysis is the destruction of articular cartilage, the special type of cartilage that covers parts of bones that come in contact with other bones in a joint such as the shoulder. When this cartilage is lost, the bones come into direct contact, causing extreme pain and loss of range of motion. Chondrolysis is a side effect of a pain pump that delivers pain medication directly into a joint following surgery. If you have been diagnosed with Chondrolysis after use of a pain pump, you may have a legal claim against the pain pump’s manufacturer.

Loss of Sense of Smell (anosmia) is a Zicam Side Effect

Loss of the sense of smell is called anosmia. Since the sense of smell is part of taste, it can make food less appetizing. Loss of sense of smell can also be dangerous because it prevents detection of gas, smoke from a fire, or spoiled food. Loss of sense of smell is a side effect of Zicam, and can be long-lasting or permanent.

Overdose Death from Fentanyl

Fentanyl is a powerful opiate painkiller that, if given in sufficiently high doses, can kill. A Fentanyl overdose can be caused by a defective Duragesic pain patch. The manufacturing defect can cause it to leak a fatal doses of Fentanyl. If your parent, spouse, sibling, child or other relative died after using the Duragesic pain patch, you and/or your relative’s estate may have a claim against the manufacturer of the pain patch.

DeCarli Law Can Help You Recover for These Drug and Medical Device Side Effects

The lawyers of DeCarli Law provide free consultations on your legal rights if you have suffered these and other side effects from the drugs or medical devices. If we are not handling a particular type of case, we can find the right attorney for you.