Levaquin - Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Syndrome (TENS) Lawsuits
Levaquin (Levofloxacin) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections (e.g., urinary tract infections, skin infections, or respiratory tract infections). Levofloxacin is a synthetic chemotherapeutic antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone drug class and is used to treat severe or life-threatening bacterial infections or bacterial infections which have failed to respond to other antibiotic classes. It is sold under various brand names, such as Levaquin and Tavanic, the most common. Levofloxacin is a chiral fluorinated carboxyquinolone. Levofloxacin interacts with a number of other drugs, as well as a number of herbal and natural supplements. Such interactions increase the risk of cardiotoxicity and arrhythmias, anticoagulation, the formation of non-absorbable complexes, as well as increasing the risk of toxicity.
Levaquin / Levofloxacin is associated with a number of serious and life-threatening adverse reactions as well as spontaneous tendon ruptures and irreversible peripheral neuropathy. Such reactions may manifest long after therapy had been completed and in severe cases may result in life long disabilities. Hepatoxicity has also been reported with the use of levofloxacin.
Does Levaquin cause SJS or TENS ?
Stevens Johnson Syndrome is a rare and serious disease that affects the mucous membranes and the skin, eventually resulting in the epidermis (the outer layers of skin) separating from the dermis (inner layers of skin). SJS is closely related to TENS (Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis), which affects the skin in the same way but can lead to the separation of one hundred percent of the epidermis. SJS is said to be a milder form of TENS, affecting up to thirty percent or more of the epidermis. SJS has been linked to many prescription medications and a multitude of common over-the-counter treatments as well. Stevens Johnson Syndrome is similar to Lyell's Syndrome
Current SJS / TEN Drug Litigation
While many drugs, especially sulfur based drugs, have the potential to cause an SJS or TEN, our law firm is currently only investigating four of these at this time:
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Levaquin (levofloxacin) - an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus, skin, and urinary tract infections. Levaquin belongs to a class of drugs called fluoroquinolones.
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Levaquin SJS Syndrome Lawsuit
If you or a loved one have taken Levaquin (levofloxacin) and have been diagnosed with SJS or TENS or a loved one has died for complications of SJS Syndrome or TENS, then immediately call the Willis Law Firm in Houston, Texas to discuss the legal options available to you and your family.
Mr. Willis is a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization with over 25+ years of legal experience in all areas of product liability and defective drug litigation. Though licensed in Texas & New York, Mr. Willis maintains a nationwide pharmaceutical litigation practice representing clients across the nation. All drug injury cases accepted on a contingency fee basis. Call us or contact us for a Free Case Consultation.
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