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Multaq
Multaq (dronedarone) is a Sanofi-Aventis drug that was approved for sale in July of 2009. It is approved to treat abnormal heart rhythms, also known as atrial fibrillation. When first approved it was known that it carried an increased risk of death for patients with severe heart failure. In the first two years it was on the market, approximately 278,000 prescriptions were filled in the U.S., and about $224 million in sales were reported in 2010.
Later, in January 2011, the FDA warned about several reports of liver failure associated with the drug, often resulting in liver transplant. In July 2011, a study involving Multaq was stopped after it was discovered that users of the drug faced an increased risk of heart problems. The study found that users may be subjected to a doubling of the risk of cardiovascular problems, including heart attack, stroke and death, if they were older and had permanent atrial fibrillation. The new label for the drug, issued in December 2011, reflects the findings of this study.
The new label instructs doctors to check patients' heart rhythm at least once every three months. If patients have permanent atrial fibrillation the drug should be discontinued. European Union health officials, who typically act much faster than the FDA on safety issues, had previously restricted Multaq's use based on this same safety information.
The Mobile drug attorneys at the Taylor Law Firm LLC are currently investigating claims involving Multaq for individuals who have suffered:
- Heart Attack
- Heart Failure
- Stroke
- Liver Failure
- Death
Choose the Taylor Law Firm for your Multaq case
If you believe you may have a claim resulting from the use of Multaq, Alabama drug attorney Jerry Taylor, and the Taylor Law Firm is prepared to investigate and pursue your claim. We have a long history of success in battling corporations and drug manufacturers. We will help you decide if you have a valid lawsuit and give you advice about the potential success of your claim. We will take the time and put forth the effort necessary to help you. Our drug attorneys are ready to talk to you and answer your questions. Please call 855-646-4355 or email us to learn more about our experience and how we can help you. We handle claims nationwide, including the states of Alabama, Mississippi and Florida, as well as the cities of Pensacola, Mobile, Pascagoula, Gulfport and Biloxi.
