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The product is called bismacine or chromocine, and is mixed individually by druggists for use by injection, the Food and Drug Administration said.

The FDA is investigating the April 20, 2006, death of a person treated with bismacine, which contains high amounts of the heavy metal bismuth. The agency also is probing several reported injuries.

Bismuth poisoning can cause cardiovascular collapse and kidney failure, the FDA said. Bismuth is used in some oral drugs to treat bacteria that cause stomach ulcers, but is not contained in any approved injection drug. Nor is bismacine specifically approved for any use, including as a treatment for the tick-borne bacterial disease.

Alternative health doctors, as well as people claiming to be medical doctors, prescribe and administer the product, the FDA said.

The FDA said in a statement that it is evaluating the suppliers of the product and "will take additional action as appropriate."

]]> http://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/bismacine Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/bismacine Suffered from Bismacine Side Effects? On July 21, 2006 the FDA cautioned health care providers and consumers not to use the product bismacine, also known as chromacine. Bismacine is an injectable product that is often used to treat Lyme disease. Bacteria causes lime disease, often the result of tick bites. Bismacine is considered a non-pharmaceutical product that is not approved for anything. Bismacine is frequently prescribed or administered by doctors of alternative health or by people claiming to be medical doctors.

Bismacine contains high amounts of bismuth, a heavy metal that is used in some medications taken by mouth to treat Helicobacter pylori (a bacteria that can cause stomach ulcers), but is not approved in any form for use by injection.

The FDA has been examining one report of a death and several reports of injury related to the administration of bismacine. In April 2006, one person died as a result of treatment with bismacine. On March 29, 2005, an additional person was hospitalized after being given a bismacine treatment. Others who have used or been administered bismacine have suffered bismuth poisoning, cardio-vascular collapse, and kidney failure.

If you or a loved one has used or were administered Bismacine and you suffered a serious side effect or fatality, our defective drug lawyers can help you. Please fill out the form at the right for a free lawsuit case evaluation.]]>