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Recently t he 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.
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Skin Blisters and Bleeding for Some Asian Patients on Epilepsy Drug

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11/28/2008- Epileptic medications such as Dilantin, Phenytek and Cerebyx have reportedly caused skin blisters and bleeding for some Asian patients. Following such reports, The FDA has begun to keenly monitor these drugs.

Initial investigation suggests that patients with the gene HLA-B1502 carry an enhanced risk of skin reactions upon use of the said drug. Nearly 10% to 15% of patients who have reported such reactions belong to Asia, especially from China, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Victims experienced skin reactions few months after commencing medication.

The agency has directed that the drug carbamazepine, sold under brand names of Tegretol and Carbatrol, be closely monitored for skin reactions.

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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