Remicade

Remicade, manufactured by Centocor, is an injectable drug used to alleviate symptoms of numerous diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease. A recent Mayo Clinic study found that Remicade users are three times more likely to develop certain types of cancer and two times more likely to contract a serious infection than a non-user.

The increased risk of developing cancer or a serious infection has caused Remicade to be considered a defective drug. Often drug companies are negligent and do not fully inform doctors and patients about these side effects. Centocor may be required to compensate individuals who have developed cancer or a serious infection due to using Remicade. If you have experienced health issues due to taking Remicade, you should contact Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz at (888) 255-2956 to learn more about your legal rights and the possibility of compensation.

Side Effects of Remicade

Earlier studies have found a link between Remicade and lymphoma, pneumonia and tuberculosis. The Mayo Clinic study found a connection between Remicade and the development of skin, gastrointestinal, breast and lung cancer. Centocor claims the May Clinic study results are not accurate and that the data is flawed. The manufacturer suggests that regardless of any potentially life-threatening side effects, Remicade’s benefits outweigh any risks.

Centocor’s failure to identify and acknowledge the potentially fatal side effects of Remicade demonstrates its indifference toward safeguarding patient safety. Often drug companies are negligent and do not fully inform doctors and patients about the harmful side effects of their drugs. Centocor’s disregard for their consumers’ well-being has made them potentially liable for any illness or death caused by Remicade. The Law Offices of Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz boast some of the most experienced personal injury attorneys in the United States. Contact the attorneys of Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz today at (888) 255-2956 to learn more about your rights if you develop cancer or a serious infection due to using Remicade.