Actos is a prescription medication use to improve glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes. Once hailed as a miracle treatment for diabetes, Actos was the tenth best-selling medication in the United States in 2008, with sales in excess of $2.4 billion. As medical studies began to report the increasing prevalence of adverse side effects, however, Actos became the subject of widespread concern and intense scrutiny throughout the healthcare community. It has been reported that patients receiving prolonged Actos treatment may significantly increase their risk of developing a number of dangerous complications, the most concerning of which is bladder cancer.
In recent years the volume of Actos lawsuits has increased dramatically. Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the drug’s manufacturer, faces numerous federal cases involving patients who experienced serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Due to the widespread prescription and use of Actos, these numbers are only expected to rise. Common symptoms of Actos bladder cancer may include:
- Frequent or painful urination
- Blood in urine
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Abdominal and back pain
In other parts of the world, medical professionals have warned about the use of Actos due to such catastrophic and adverse effects. European healthcare officials have suggested strong links between Actos and bladder cancer and the French Medical Agency has gone as far as officially banning the use of the drug in France. As with many forms of cancer, early detection is vital to treating Actos bladder cancer. When treatment is neglected, patients can experience substantial pain and suffering and may ultimately place themselves in danger of fatal repercussions. In these later stages, costly and exhaustive medical procedures such as invasive operations and chemotherapy are generally necessary
Learn With The Help of A California Actos Bladder Cancer Attorney
All injuries and illnesses associated with the use of Actos can greatly compromise the physical, emotional and financial well being of victims and their families. As such, it is essential that patients with Actos bladder cancer explore their legal options for recovering their damages. Our experienced California attorneys have demonstrated their skills in litigating plaintiffs’ claims against some of the most financially powerful pharmaceutical companies in the world, and we are prepared to evaluate your case and hold these companies liable for the defective drugs they pushed out onto the market. If you would like to discuss your Actos injury or bladder cancer case with a compassionate member of our legal team, contact us at The Senators Firm today. Together, we can obtain justice and fair compensation, and work to ensure that such harm is prevented in the future.