Phenytoin and Fosphenytoin Sodium Lawsuit

Phenytoin and Fosphenytoin Sodium Lawsuit

Phenytoin and Fosphenytoin Sodium:
Phenytoin and fosphenytoin are used to control tonic-clonic (grand mal) and complex-partial seizures in epilepsy.
On November 24, 2008 the FDA issued an alert that they are investigating new preliminary data regarding a potential increased risk of serious skin reactions including Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) from phenytoin therapy in Asian patients positive for human leukocyte antigen (HLA) allele, HLA-B*1502.

Generic Name: phenytoin (oral) (FEN i toyn)
Brand Names: Dilantin Infatabs, Dilantin Kapseals, Dilantin-125, Phenytek
Generic Name: Fosphenytoin (FOS-fen-ih-toe-in)
Brand Name: Cerebyx

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Who is at risk?
Preliminary data show patients with the HLA-B*1502 allele, which is common in those with Han Chinese, Filipino, Malaysian, South Asian Indian, and Thai ancestry , may have an increased risk of Stevens Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.

Stevens Johnson Syndrome:
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a life-threatening condition affecting the skin in which cell death causes the epidermis to separate from the dermis. The syndrome is thought to be a hypersensitivity complex affecting the skin and the mucous membranes. Although the majority of cases are idiopathic, the main class of known causes is medications, followed by infections and (rarely) cancers. Read more about SJS >>>

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis:
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), also known as Lyell's syndrome, is a life-threatening dermatological condition that is frequently induced by a reaction to medications. It is characterized by the detachment of the top layer of skin (the epidermis) from the lower layers of the skin (the dermis) all over the body. Read more about Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis >>>

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If you or a loved one have suffered Stevens Johnson Syndrom, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, or other serious skin reaction as a result of Phenytoin or Fosphenytoin, you may be entitiled to compensation. Contact the Phenytoin and Fosphenytoin Sodium attorneys of Ennis & Ennis, P.A. today by filling out a free case evaluation form on this page or call us toll free at the number listed below.

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