Byetta Lawsuits: Pancreatitis and Kidney Failure
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The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential Byetta lawsuits for users who have been diagnosed with pancreatitis or developed kidney failure after receiving the type 2 diabetes drug.
Reports have found an association between Byetta side effects and pancreatitis and kidney problems, including some deaths. Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly & Co. have failed to adequately warn about the risk of these serious and potentially fatal side effects.
Byetta lawsuits are being investigated for users diagnosed with:
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis
- Necrotizing Pancreatitis
- Impaired Kidney Function
- Kidney Failure
Potential cases are being evaluated throughout the United States and there are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.
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BYETTA PANCREATITIS PROBLEMS
Byetta (exenatide) is a subcutaneous injection administered twice a day to help reduce blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics. It was approved by the FDA in April 2005, and has been used by millions of people throughout the United States.
Side effects of Byetta have been associated with a potentially increased risk of serious and potentially fatal pancreatitis, which is an inflammation of the pancrease. In October 2007, the FDA issued an alert to healthcare providers to notify them that the agency had received reports of at least 30 cases of acute pancreatitis associated with Byetta. In August 2008, a second FDA alert was issued to inform healthcare providers about six additional cases of necrotizing pancreatitis or hemorrhagic pancreatitis, which had resulted in at least two deaths.
Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of pancrease, as opposed to chronic pancreatitis, which is characterized by recurring or persisitent abdominal pain. While mild cases can often be successfully treated with conservative measures, more severe pancreatitis cases can require surgery with long term complications. Hemorrhagic pancreatitis is a severe form of the condition where massive erosion of blood vessels can lead to bleeding. Necrotizing pancreatitis is associated with tissue damage, which causes the release of toxins and enzymes into the blood stream which could cause multi-organ failure or death.
Byetta pancreatitis symptoms could include:
- Upper Abdominal Pain
- Pain Radiating Through the Back
- Nausea and Vomitting
- High or Low Blood Pressure
- Elevated Heart or Respiratory Rates
- Multi Organ Failure
- Death
BYETTA KIDNEY PROBLEMS
Side effects of Byetta have also been linked to report of altered kidney function and kidney failure, which can result in serious illness or death. According to a warning issued by the FDA in November 2009, at least 78 patients have reported kidney problems with Byetta use, including 62 cases of Byetta kidney failure.
Potential symptoms of Byetta kidney problems could include:
- Nausea, Vomiting and Diarrhea
- Changes in urine color and frequency of urination
- Fatigue
- Swelling of hands or feet
- Changes in appetite or digestion
- Dull aches in the mid to lower back
BYETTA CLASS ACTION LAWYERS
The product liability lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are evaluating potential class action suits as well as individual Byetta lawsuits on behalf of individuals diagnosed with pancreatitis or kidney problems after receiving the type 2 diabetes drug. Potential cases are being reviewed by our Byetta lawyers throughout the United States and there are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtaiined.
