Drug Alert Updates » neurological disease http://drugalertupdates.com drugalertupdates.com Wordpress weblog Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:43:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Psoriasis drug linked to 3 deaths http://drugalertupdates.com/2009/12/psoriasis-drug-linked-to-3-deaths/ http://drugalertupdates.com/2009/12/psoriasis-drug-linked-to-3-deaths/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:38:26 +0000 admin http://drugalertupdates.com/?p=156 RaptivaAccording to the FDA, at least 3 people have died due to complications from the psoriasis drug, Raptiva. Two of the deaths were confirmed to have been caused by progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, or PML. All three patients were treated with the drug for more than 3 years.

In October 2008, Genentech, the marketer of Raptiva, issued a warning to healthcare professionals of the increased risk of PML in patients being administered Raptiva. This warning was issued after a death was reported in a Raptiva patient.

PML is a rare, neurological disease characterized by progressive damage to the brain. PML usually affects people with severe immune deficiency and often results in an irreversible decline in neurologic function and death. Currently, there is no known treatment for PML.

If you or a loved one have taken Raptiva and experienced serious side effects, please contact Drug Alert Updates. We are here to assist with answering questions and determine if you are eligible for compensation for your injuries.

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