Humira Injury Attorney in Houston
Important Information about the Prescription Drug Humira
The common prescription drug name for adalimumab is Humira. This medication is often prescribed in conjunction with the relief of autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Crohn's disease, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and chronic plague psoriasis. Humira falls within the class of medications known as tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors. Taking this medication will actively promote blockage of TNF, consequently blocking the substance in the body which causes inflammation. As autoimmune disorders are those in which pain and swelling often result from the immune system's attack of healthy parts of the body, Humira's ability to reduce inflammation can be quite beneficial to its users. However, it can also "decrease your ability to fight infection and increase the chance that you will develop a serious infection," as the warning label states.
Non-life threatening side effects of the drug include nausea, headache, redness, itching, pain, swelling, bruising, and back pain. Other serious side effects produced by the medication include shortness of breath, chest pain, leg weakness, vision problems, numbness, unusual bruising or bleeding, difficulty breathing or swallowing, and swelling in the face, feet, ankles, and lower legs, just to name a few. The infections (fungal, bacterial, and viral) that could be caused when you take this drug have the potential to spread throughout the body and may need to be treated in a hospital setting. Severe infections could even lead to
death. Some adults who took Humira were reported to have developed certain types of cancer including skin cancer and lymphoma; the likelihood of developing these increases when you take the drug.
Humira Safety Information
Infections as serious as tuberculosis have been caused by use of the Humira drug, as well as fungi, viruses, and bacteria. These are of particular danger to users because of their ability to quickly spread throughout the body and lead to death in some patients. Humira can lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections – a sometimes fatal side effect of the TNF blocker – and, as such, it is the responsibility of your doctor to thoroughly check you for signs and symptoms of these types of infections before prescribing you the medication.
In addition, unusual forms of cancer have developed among children, teens, and young adults who take Humira. Some users have developed a rare cancer known as hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma, an illness that almost always results in death. Your doctor should have informed you of these potential risk factors and side effects before prescribing you the medication. Failure to do so is in error and could be considered medical malpractice.
Houston Dangerous Drug Lawyer
If your health has been compromised due to a dangerous drug that was prescribed to you by your doctor, then you are entitled to legal compensation for your grievances. Medical professionals are responsible for ensuring that the safety of their patients is maintained at all times, and this includes after the initial doctor's visit or hospital stay has ended. Therefore, it is vital to the health of patients that their physicians fully inspect them for potential illnesses, abrasions, etc. that could lead to infection or worse, especially when taking Humira. Furthermore, they are expected to fully disclose any potentially adverse side effects of a medication before they prescribe it to their patients. Failure to do s, is in violation of the ethical and moral codes of their profession and should be immediately addressed by a Houston dangerous drug attorney.
Arnold & Itkin, LLP has been successful in the representation of victims of personal injuries and illness that stem from dangerous drug use throughout the nation. Located in Houston, Texas our firm offers direct, personal assistance to residents of the state, and we have extended our services to individuals throughout the U.S.
Defective drugs, misdiagnoses, wrong prescriptions, and overall negligence should not be reason for you to suffer, and we are prepared to make sure that the parties responsible for your ill health are held liable.
Contact a Houston Humira lawyer from the firm today and learn more about how we can put our skills to work for you.