Quinolone drug Avelox has been said to cause some users to develop dangerous Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS). SJS is a potentially deadly skin condition that can cause extreme pain and suffering.
The maker of Avelox has allegedly failed to adequately warn against SJS side effects, and as a result, Avelox SJS lawsuits have been filed.
Avelox belongs to a class of drugs called fluoroquinolones, or quinolones. It is a strong antibiotic that was originally used to treat severe infections, but is now used for ear infections, urinary infections, and other more common place bacterial infections.
As more individuals use Avelox and other quinolone drugs, more reports are being filed about quinolone side effects. Some Avelox users have reportedly developed SJS or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) after using the drug.
About Stevens Johnson Syndrome
SJS is an autoimmune disease that attacks the skin and mucous membranes of the body. This could include the throat, eyes, mouth, and genital area.
SJS begins as a seemingly minor condition with flu-like symptoms and then develops into a red or purplish rash. This rash then continues to spread across the body and causes large blisters or sores to appear. Following this, many people may lose skin.
SJS requires immediate hospitalization. Patients may recover anywhere between two weeks or two months depending on the case. Roughly one in 20 SJS cases are fatal.
If the blisters cover more than 30 percent of the body, the diagnosis changes to TEN. TEN is more painful and dangerous than SJS. TEN has a fatality rate of nearly 40 percent. It can cause skin to fall off in large sheets. One of the primary dangers of TEN is secondary infections as the body is extremely susceptible to other conditions.
SJS and TEN patients are often left with permanent scars. Some patients suffer from organ damage or even blindness if the scarring reaches the eyes.
SJS Lawsuits
SJS and TEN are almost always caused by drugs. Many SJS lawsuits have been filed against drug manufacturers arguing that the warnings on the drug failed to include SJS or TEN. SJS and TEN have both been called quinolone side effects in court.
Avelox SJS lawsuits may help plaintiffs to win compensation for medical treatment, recovery, pain and suffering, and loss of consortium. Wrongful death SJS lawsuits may also be filed.
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