Gleevec® Lawyers – Serving Phoenix, Tucson, and All of Arizona
Worldwide, it’s recently been reported that a study has linked the cancer drug Gleevec® to serious side effects in the heart and bones. The drug caused severe heart failure in ten patients taking Gleevec® at the University of Texas’ M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. In other patients, serious complications have arisen when the drug interfered with the normal synthesis and remodeling of bones. If you or someone you love experienced these side effects while taking Gleevec®, contact the personal injury lawyers at our Arizona firm serving Tucson, Phoenix, and surrounding areas for an evaluation of your case.
About Gleevec®
Gleevec ® is used to treat two types of cancer: chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and a rare type of stomach cancer known as gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). While Gleevac® was hailed as a revolutionary treatment when it hit the market in 2001, its recently discovered side effects are enough to cause serious personal injury or even death. Heart failure generally kills half of patients within five years. If you or someone you love has experienced side effects after taking Gleevac®, contact our lawyers in Phoenix and Tucson area, Arizona to ensure that your rights are protected.
Gleevec® Side Effects
A recent study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, publicized the disturbing side effects – heart failure and problems in remodeling bones – some Gleevec® patients have experienced.
The study recommended that all patients taking Gleevec® be closely monitored for these dangerous side effects. Those who have taken the drug before the study was publicized in July 2006, however, might not have had the benefit of this monitoring – and may have suffered from dangerous side effects, including heart failure. If you or a loved one has taken Gleevec® and have suffered bone- or heart-related side effects, you may be able to pursue a claim against the manufacturer, Swiss drugmaker Novartis Pharmaceuticals.
Gleevec® Lawyers
The Gleevec® personal injury lawyers at Phillips & Associates in Arizona can help you file a Gleevec®-related lawsuit. Our office in Phoenix, serves residents in Tucson and from all over the state. We will aggressively pursue your claim and give you the representation you deserve. Contact our personal injury lawyers today.
Those who are considering filing a Gleevec® lawsuit should consult our lawyers to be educated on your options and the proper course of action. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Phillips and Associates represents clients from all over the state, providing clients with the experienced legal representation needed to win claims against the manufacturers of dangerous or defective drugs.
