Posicor: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Posicor?
Posicor is a drug that was developed to treat high blood pressure and chest pain.
Who manufactures Posicor?
Posicor was manufactured by Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc.
When was Posicor approved by the Food and Drug Administration?
Posicor was approved by the FDA in 1997 for treating high blood pressure.
When and why was Posicor removed from the market and why?
Posicor was removed from the market in 1998 after it was determined that Posicor caused various heart conditions including arrhythmias and low blood pressure. Over 140 deaths have been attributed to Posicor use.
Did the product labeling of Posicor label discuss any drug interactions?
Yes, the product labeling warned patients not to use Posicor if they were currently using taking certain allergy pills, tranquillizers, sleeping pills, or the drug Propulsid. These medications included, but were not limited to, Cordarone, Hismanal, Vesture, Vesture, Neoral, Sandimmune, Cytoxan, Norpramin, Erythrocin, Ilosone, VePesid, Tambocor, Eulexin, Halfan, Ifex, Tofranil, Mevacor, Mexitil, Orap, Rythmol, Cardioquin, Quinaglute, Quinidex, Zocor, Prograf, Tamoxifen, Seldane, Mellaril, Velban, Oncovin.
Was the FDA aware of Posicor's dangers before it approved the drug?
Yes, the FDA was aware of some deadly drug interactions and potential cases of arrhythmia.
If there were concerns regarding Posicor's safety, why did the FDA grant approval?
Despite the fact that the FDA was aware of cases of heart arrhythmia and death associated with Posicor, it was unable to confirm these reports because Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc. did not make such reports public. Instead of delaying the approval for up to a year, the FDA approved the drug despite its concerns.
Despite Posicor's dangers, does the drug offer significant benefits that are not found in other, safer medications?
According to the FDA, the drug does not offer any significant benefits that are not currently found in safer medications.
How much money did Posicor's manufacturer hope to make off the drug?
According securities analysts, Posicor was expected to generate over $3 billion for Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc.
Should I contact an attorney if I experienced severe side effects after taking Posicor?
Perhaps. It may be important for you to contact an attorney who can help you protect your legal rights. Only a licensed attorney can evaluate whether you have a case worth pursuing. Keep in mind however that there may be time limits (Statute of Limitations) which affect your ability to sue.
How much does an attorney evaluation cost in these types of cases?
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-- Article Courtesy of InjuryBoard.com
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