Levaquin Class Action

Levaquin Class Action Lawsuit

Helping people who have suffered side effects from Levaquin.  Our firm is accepting cases involving litigation for Levaquin in all 50 states.  This site provides information about Levaquin lawsuits, Levaquin black box warnings, and side effects including Achilles Tendonitis, Tendon Rupture, and other injuries.

Levaquin® (levofloxacin) is a fluroquinolone antibiotic used to treat
bacterial infections (such as skin infection, respiratory tract, sinus,
urinary tract infection, pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, and kidney
infection).  Levaquin is manufactured by Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals, and was approved by the FDA in 1997.  Levaquin is only available with a prescription.

Achilles Tendon Ruptures

Levaquin has been linked to tendon ruptures, damage and other injuries.  794 cases have been reported to the FDA (and these may make up only 10%).

Levaquin Complications

Complications from taking Levaquin can include tendon damage, tendon injury, Achilles tendon rupture, inflammation, Achilles tendonitis, and injury to the rotator cuff (shoulder), biceps, hand and thumb.  These injuries can leave patients incapacitated, in need of extensive surgery, and incurring large medical bills.

Levaquin Black Box Warning

There is no recall on Levaquin.  In 2006, the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen petitioned the FDA to add black box warnings (this is the strongest warning that can be placed on prescription medicine) to the labels.  When the FDA declined, Public Citizen filed a federal lawsuit asking the court to require the black label warning.  On July 8, 2008, the FDA finally ordered the manufacturer to add the black box warning.  They have also required that a guidebook be provided to patients warning about the possible side effects.  These blackbox warnings apply to pills, tables, capsules and injectable formulas.

Many Levaquin users are wondering if there is a Class Action lawsuit against the manufacturer, Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals.  Currently, Levaquin lawsuits are being filed by individuals and families throughout the United States.  No class actions have been filed, however that may change given the potential number of victims and the fact that the drug is still being prescribed.

Levaquin Lawsuit

If you or a loved one has experienced Levaquin complications you may have a claim against the  manufacturer.  Please contact us today for a free consultation. Call toll free 1-866-777-2557 or 612-767-2009 or click here to e-mail.  We are representing individuals in all 50 states.  This is a free, no obligation consultation.

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