Attorneys Investigating Reports of Histoplasmosis Related to Remicade, Enbrel, Humira, Cimzia & Raptiva

DrugSettlement.com attorneys are investigating new claims of injuries caused by Remicade, Enbrel, Humira, Cimzia & Raptiva, following announcements by the FDA of the increased risks of serious infections related to their use. Infections noted to be serious include histoplasmosis a fungal infection infection that can cause death in as little as three weeks. End Quote

New York, NY (1888PressRelease) October 22, 2008 - On October 17, 2008 the "FDA notified healthcare professionals of extensive labeling changes, including a Boxed Warning, to highlight the risks of life-threatening infections, including bacterial sepsis, viral meningitis, invasive fungal disease, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and other opportunistic infections with the use of Raptiva." Raptiva is yet another in a long line of drugs used to treat psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis to be targeted for stronger warnings.

Last month the FDA "announced that the manufacturers of Humira, Cimzia, Enbrel, and Remicade must strengthen the existing warnings, in the Warnings and Precaution sections of the drugs' prescribing information and Medication Guides, on the risk of developing opportunistic fungal infections. Some patients with invasive fungal infections have died."

The FDA reported that it was aware of reports documenting 240 patients who were prescribed TNF-blockers like Remicade, Enbrel, Humira and Cimzia who developed a potentially life threatening fungal infection called histoplasmosis. Remicade was the suspected cause in 207 of the cases.

Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that exhibits symptoms similar to the flu. It is most prevalent in states bordering the Ohio River valley and the lower Mississippi River.

When a patient is taking TNF-blockers, like Remicade, their immune system is suppressed which increases their risks of contracting this deadly fungal infection.

If untreated, these fungal infections can be fatal in as little as three weeks after symptoms were observed.

DrugSettlement.com will continue to provide information as it becomes available.

Our attorneys are currently investigating claims on behalf of victims and their families, for those who died or who suffered from fungal infections or cancer following the use of these medications. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or any of the side effects listed above while taking these drugs, make sure to contact the experienced, and knowledgeable DrugSettlement.com lawyers at http://drugsettlement.com

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