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Every year thousands of people are injured or die as a result of taking prescription and over-the-counter drugs. If you or someone you love has been injured or has died as a result of a medication, it is important that the attorneys representing you have extensive experience in pharmaceutical litigation.
Seeger Weiss's reputation for leadership and innovation has resulted in its appointment to numerous plaintiffs' steering committees in a variety of multi-district litigations (MDLs), particularly in the area of pharmaceutical litigation.
Below are some of the effects of various defective drugs:- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Death
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Pharmaceutical Injury Topics
Abilify
What is Abilify?
Aripiprazole, marketed and sold under the name Abilify by Bristol Myers Squibb, is a medication that falls into the category of second-generation or atypical antipsychotics. In addi... read more »
Accutane
What is Accutane?
Accutane, also known by the generic name isotretinoin, is marketed and sold by Hoffman-LaRoche. Accutane is a drug prescribed to treat very severe forms of acne, such as cystic or n... read more »
ACE Inhibitors
What is an ACE Inhibitor?
ACE inhibitors comprise a class of drugs that inhibit an enzyme responsible for constricting blood vessels. As a result, it widens the blood vessels, increasing the quantit... read more »
Actos
What is Actos used for?
Actos, marketed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, is the brand name of pioglitazone hydrochloride; a drug prescribed to patients suffering from type 2 diabetes. People diagno... read more »
Adderall
What is Adderall?
Adderall and Adderall XR are prescription drugs manufactured by Shire Pharmaceuticals that are used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a condition more ... read more »
Advair
What is Advair?
An Advair diskus inhaler contains a mixture of fluticasone and salmeterol. Salmeterol is more commonly known as Serevent. Fluticasone and salmeterol shrink the swelling in the airwa... read more »
Ambien
What is Ambien?
Ambien has the generic name of zolpidem tartrateand is marketed by Sanofi-Aventis. Doctors prescribe Ambien to patients suffering from insomnia, which is a common sleep disorder causi... read more »
AMO Complete Moisture Plus
AMO Complete Moisture Plus Multi-Purpose Solution Withdrawn from Market
AMO Complete Moisture Plus Multi-Purpose Solution, a popular product manufactured by Advanced Medical Optics, used for the da... read more »
Aredia
What is Aredia?
The pharmaceutical company Novartis markets Aredia, which has the generic name of pamidronate disodium. The drug is prescribed for the treatment of hypercalcemia associated with malig... read more »
Avandia
Avandia
Avandia, which has the generic name of rosiglitazone maleate, is used to treat patients suffering from type 2 diabetes, also referred to as adult onset diabetes. Avandia is manufactured by Gl... read more »
Baxter Heparin Sodium Recall
Baxter Heparin Sodium Manufacturing Recall
Heparin is a widely used anticoagulant that has many applications including keeping blood thin for dialysis procedures. Baxter International, one of the co... read more »
Baycol
What is Baycol?
Cerivastatin is sold and marketed under the name Baycol by Bayer AG. Baycol is another drug that falls under the category known as "statins." Statins are prescribed to those who suff... read more »
Bextra
What is Bextra?
Prior to being removed from the market at the request of the FDA, Bextra was prescribed to deal with symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and painful menstrual cycles. Be... read more »
Celebrex
What is Celebrex?
Celebrex has the generic name of celecoxib, and is marketed by Pfizer. It is a member of the class of drugs known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, also known as NSAIDs. I... read more »
Chantix
What is Chantix (Varenicline)?
Chantix, also known by its generic name, Varenicline, is marketed and sold by Pfizer. It is prescribed in order to assist adult individuals to quit smoking without the... read more »
Crestor
What is Crestor?
Crestor, which has the generic name of rosuvastatin calcium, is produced by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. Crestor is a pharmaceutical that belongs to a class of drugs known as "stat... read more »
Cymbalta
What is Cymbalta?
Cymbalta, which has the generic name of duloxetine hydrochloride, is marketed by Eli Lilly and Company. Cymbalta is an antidepressant medication and is a member of the class of drug... read more »
Duragesic
What is Duragesic?
Duragesic, known generically as the fentanyl transdermal system, is marketed by Janssen Pharmaceutica Products, L.P., a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson. Duragesic is a pain medi... read more »
Elidel
What is Elidel?
Elidel, also known by its generic name, Pimecrolimus, is an "immunomodulating agent" used in the treatment of dermatitis. It is marketed by Novartis. Elidel is in the form of a top... read more »
Ephedra
What is Ephedra?
Ephedra, also known by the name "Ma huang," is an ingredient that has been frequently used in dietary and performance enhancing supplements that claim to aid in weight loss and prov... read more »
Fen-phen
What is Fen-phen?
Although it is usually referred to singularly as "fen-phen" by the media, fen-phen is a not a single drug, but a combination of two prescription drugs called fenfluramine(also rele... read more »
Fosamax
What is Fosamax?
Fosamax, which has the generic name of alendronate, is marketed by Merck & Co. Fosamax is prescribed to treat and to prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause; it is also used to... read more »
Gadolinium Contrast Agents
FDA Issues Public Health Advisory Concerning Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents
In December 2006 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a second and stronger Public Health Advisory concerning a ... read more »
Gardasil Vaccination Injuries
Gardasil
Gardasil is a vaccination that protects against 4 strains of the Human papillomavirus (HPV), known as HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18. HPV Types 16 and 18 cause 70% of cervical cancer cases, and... read more »
Geodon
What is Geodon?
Geodon, with the generic name ziprasidone HCI, is marketed by Pfizer. Geodon is an antipsychotic medication that falls under the category of pharmaceuticals known as atypical antipsy... read more »
Ketek
What is Ketek?
Ketek, which has the generic name of telithromycin, is marketed by Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ketek is an antibiotic that is prescribed for the treatment of some respiratory infect... read more »
Levaquin
What is Levaquin?
Levaquin, know generically as levofloxacin, is classified as a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and is marketed by the pharmaceutical company, Ortho-McNeil. Levaquin is prescribed to tre... read more »
Lotronex
What is Lotronex?
Lotronex, generic name alosetron hydrochloride, is marketed by GlaxoSmithKline. Lotronex is prescribed to treat irritable bowel syndrome, commonly referred to as IBS. IBS affects th... read more »
Meridia
What is Meridia?
Meridia, which has the generic name of sibutramine, was introduced and approved by the FDA in 1997. Meridia is marketed by Abbott Laboratories and is prescribed for people strugglin... read more »
Mifeprex
What is Mifeprex?
Mifeprex is manufactured by Danco Laboratories, and has the generic name of mifepristone. Mifeprex has also been referred to by the name of RU-486 and is also commonly referred to ... read more »
Mobic
What is Mobic?
Mobic, marketed in the United States by Abbott Laboratories, has the generic name of meloxicam. Mobic is a member of the class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, a... read more »
Neurontin
What is Neurontin?
Neurontin has the generic name of gabapentin, and is marketed by Pfizer, Inc. Neurontin is a medication that is prescribed for the treatment of seizures in both adults and childre... read more »
Ortho Evra
What is Ortho Evra?
The Ortho Evra patch, norelgestromin / ethinyl estradiol transdermal system, is marketed by Ortho McNeil Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson. The Ortho Evra patc... read more »
Pargluva
What is Pargluva?
Pargluva, which has the generic name of muraglitazar, is sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb and Merck, and is a member of a new class of drugs known as dual PPAR-agonists. These ar... read more »
Paxil
What is Paxil?
Paxil, marketed by GlaxoSmithKline, has the generic name of paroxetine hydrochloride. Paxil is classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, more commonly known as SSRIs. Th... read more »
Permax
On March 30, 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that the maker of Permax, is removing the drug from the market because of the risk of serious damage to patients' heart valves. Th... read more »
Propulsid
What is Propulsid?
Propulsid, which has the generic name of cisapride, is marketed by Janssen Pharmaceutica, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson. Propulsid is prescribed to treat the symptoms of sev... read more »
Prozac
What is Prozac?
Prozac, which has the generic name of fluoxetine hydrochloride, is marketed by Eli Lilly and Co. Prozac is prescribed by doctors to treat such ailments as obsessive compulsive disorde... read more »
Raptiva
Raptiva Psoriasis Medication Recalled by Genentech
Raptiva, the psoriasis treatment drug has been recalled from the US market by its manufacturer, Genentech. Genentech had previously removed Raptiva... read more »
Razadyne
What is Razadyne?
Razadyne is the new name as of 2005 for Reminyl, in an effort to avoid confusion with the diabetes drug Amaryl. The name was changed after several instances of prescribing and disp... read more »
Remicade
What is Remicade?
Remicade has the generic name of infliximab, and is marketed by Centocor, Inc., a division of Johnson and Johnson. Remicade is part of the class of medications known as tumor necros... read more »
Reminyl
What is Reminyl?
Reminyl, with the generic name of galantamine hydrobromide, is marketed by Ortho-McNeil, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson. Galantamine has recently had its name changed in 2005 f... read more »
ReNu with MoistureLoc
ReNu with MoistureLoc Withdrawn from Market
ReNu with MoistureLoc, a popular product manufactured by Bausch & Lomb, is used for the daily cleaning and disinfection of contact lenses. Recently, Bausch... read more »
Rezulin
What is Rezulin?
Rezulin, which has the generic name of troglitazone, was used to treat patients suffering from type 2 diabetes, also referred to as adult onset diabetes, prior to its being withdraw... read more »
Risperdal
What is Risperdal?
Risperdal, which has the generic name risperidone, is marketed by Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc. and received FDA approval in 1993. Risperdal falls into the category of pharmaceutical... read more »
Ritalin
What is Ritalin?
Ritalin, which has the generic name of methylphenidate hydrochloride, and is marketed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Ritalin is a stimulant that is prescribed for individuals who suffe... read more »
Serevent
What is Serevent?
Serevent is an asthma drug manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. Asthma is a condition in which inflammation of the airways causes airflow to and from the lungs to be restricted. An e... read more »
Seroquel
What is Seroquel?
Seroquel, which has the generic name quetiapine fumarate, is marketed by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. Seroquel received FDA approval in 1997. Seroquel falls into the category of ... read more »
Serzone
What is Serzone?
Serzone, which has the generic name nefazodone hydrochloride, was introduced in 1994 and was prescribed to treat people suffering from depression. Serzone was produced and marketed ... read more »
Shelhigh Devices
Seeger Weiss LLP is investigating claims involving products manufactured by Shelhigh, a New Jersey-based manufacturer of medical devices used in adults, children and infants. Devices manufactured by ... read more »
Soriatane
What is Soriatane?
Soriatane, also known by the generic name acitretin, is marketed and sold by Hoffmann-La Roche. Soriatane is a drug prescribed to treat very severe forms of psoriasis. It is norma... read more »
Strattera
What is Strattera?
Strattera, which has the generic name atomoxetine HCI, is marketed by Eli Lilly & Co. Strattera is a drug used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, common... read more »
Tequin
What is Tequin?
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company markets Tequin, which has the generic name of gatifloxacin. Tequin is an antibiotic that is prescribed to patients suffering from sinus, lung, or urinary ... read more »
Trasylol
What is Trasylol?
Trasylol, which has the generic name of aprotinin injection, is manufactured by Bayer AG. Trasylol is a drug used to prevent perioperative blood loss and the need for blood transfus... read more »
Trileptal
What is Trileptal?
Trileptal, which has the generic name of oxcarbazepine, is marketed by Novartis Pharmamceuticals. Trileptal is an anticonvulsant medication that is prescribed to treat partial sei... read more »
Viagra
What is Viagra?
Viagra has the generic name of sildenafil citrate, and is marketed by Pfizer Inc. Viagra is prescribed for men who suffer from erectile dysfunction, commonly referred to as ED. Viagra... read more »
Vioxx
What is Vioxx?
Vioxx was marketed by Merck & Co., before it was pulled from the worldwide market. Vioxx, also known by the generic name of rofecoxib, was voluntarily withdrawn by Merck on September 3... read more »
Wellbutrin
What is Wellbutrin?
Wellbutrin, also sold as Wellbutrin XL, has the generic name of bupropion hydrochloride. Wellbutrin is marketed by GlaxoSmithKline and is prescribed as a medication used to treat... read more »
Yaz Birth Control Injuries
Seeger Weiss Investigating Injury Claims Associated with Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella
Seeger Weiss LLP is investigating injury claims associated with the popular birth control drugs Yaz, Yasmin, and Oc... read more »
Zelnorm
What is Zelnorm
Zelnorm, which has the generic name of tegaserod, is marketed by Novartis. It is prescribed to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women; it is also used to treat constipation. IB... read more »
Zimmer Hip Implant Recall
Zimmer Hip Implant Recall
On July 24, 2008, Zimmer Holdings, the nation's largest producer of orthopedic devices, suspended all U.S. sales of an artificial hip implant component, known as the ?Dur... read more »
Zoloft
What is Zoloft?
Zoloft has the generic name of sertraline HCI and is marketed by Pfizer Inc. Zoloft belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, more commonly referr... read more »
Zometa
What is Zometa?
Zometa, which has the generic name zoledronic acid, is prescribed to patients suffering from multiple myeloma, hypercalcemia, and some types of bone metastases. Zometa is marketed by ... read more »
Zyprexa
What is Zyprexa?
Zyprexa, which has the generic name olanzapine, was introduced in 1996 and is currently marketed by Eli Lilly and Company. Zyprexa falls into the category of pharmaceuticals known ... read more »
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