Rituxan Side Effects Lawsuits
Rituxan May Cause Serious Skin Infections. Parker Waichman LLP is investigating potential lawsuits on behalf of patients who experienced severe skin reactions such as Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) after using Rituxan (rituximab). Rituxan is an intravenous medication used to treat cancer in the … [Read more...] about Rituxan Side Effects Lawsuits
Antibiotic Zithromax May Cause Adverse Skin Side Effects in Children
Zithromax is a popular prescription medication preferred by doctors and many parents as a drug designed to attack infections quickly and conveniently, as it is taken relatively briefly compared to other antibiotics. However, it has come to light that Zithromax can cause serious skin side effects in children. These side effects may … [Read more...] about Antibiotic Zithromax May Cause Adverse Skin Side Effects in Children
What is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and How is it Related to Zithromax?
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a severe reaction that affects the skin and mucous membranes. It causes a rash that spreads and blisters, ultimately causing the top layer of the skin to shed and die. When SJS affects more than 30 percent of the body, it is referred to as toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). SJS can be caused by viral … [Read more...] about What is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and How is it Related to Zithromax?
Zithromax: An Overview of Potential Side Effects
Zithromax, known generically as azithromycin, is an antibiotic manufactured by Pfizer. It is used to treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections of the ears, lungs, sinuses, skin, throat and reproductive organs. Azithromycin is classified as a macrolide antibiotic and works by … [Read more...] about Zithromax: An Overview of Potential Side Effects
