What is Ketek?
Ketek (telithromycin) is a prescription antibiotic drug made by Aventis Pharmaceuticals indicated for the treatment of pneumonia, throat and sinus infections and chronic bronchitis, as well as …
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Are there side effects associated with Ketek use?
Side effects associated with the use of Ketek include nausea, headache, dizziness, vomiting, and diarrhea. Ketek may cause problems with vision, particularly when looking quickly between objects …
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Has the FDA issued any warnings about Ketek?
In May 2006, the FDA recommended that a black box warning be added to the Ketek label, stating that "severe, life-threatening, and in some cases fatal" liver toxicity has been reported …
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Dangerous Drugs and Product Liability Law
It is difficult for a layperson to adequately assess the safety of a drug before taking it. Instead we rely on others such as drug manufacturers, distributors, doctors and pharmacists to help us make the right decision regarding pharmaceutical drugs. While many drugs do what they are intended to do and help relieve our pain or improve our health, some drugs are defective and …
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