Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with Stevens Johnson Syndrome? If so, you are probably searching for answers about what caused this rare condition.
What are the Stevens Johnson Syndrome causes and the risks of developing the disease, especially as a result of taking the antibiotic Zithromax?
What is Stevens Johnson Syndrome?
Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a rare and potentially fatal allergic reaction to medication, like Zithromax. Patients with Stevens Johnson Syndrome suffer skin lesions and blisters over their body, which result in skin sloughing off.
Stevens Johnson Syndrome and its more severe form, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, can start with non-specific symptoms such as cough, aching, headaches, and fever. This may be followed by a red rash across the face and the trunk of the body, which can continue to spread to other parts of the body. The rash can form into blisters, and these blisters can form in areas such as the eyes, mouth and vaginal area.
The mucous membranes can become inflamed, and with Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis layers of the skin can also come away with ease. Often, the skin peels away in sheets. The hair and nails can also come away in some cases, and sufferers can become cold and feverish.
With Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, the most common cause of death is infection, which can enter through the exposed areas. This disease can leave the skin looking as though it has been burned, and areas where skin has flayed away can seep copiously and quickly become infected.
Those suffering from SJS or TEN are treated in a hospital, typically in a burn unit, and if the cause of the problem is drug related then the drugs are stopped with immediate effect. Surviving patients are treated intravenously to replace any lost fluids, and the skin is left to re-grow on its own.
Additionally, survivors may experience some serious complications including loss of body fluids; shock; inflammation of the lungs, kidneys, liver, and heart; permanent skin damage and scarring. The chances of survival can vary depending on the level of damage and the degree of infection incurred by the patient.
How Do You Get Stevens Johnson Syndrome?
In most cases, Stevens Johnson Syndrome causes are related to an allergic drug reaction. One drug that has come under fire lately is the prescription antibiotic Zithromax.
Zithromax (azithromycin) is an antibiotic sold by Pfizer and used for mild to moderate infections. Also known as “Zmax” and “Z-Pak,” the drug became popular in the 1990s because it treated infections in only five days.
In 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning that Zithromax can lead to Steven Johnson Syndrome.
Zithromax SJS Lawsuits
Stevens Johnson Syndrome is rare condition and is seldom reported. While drug labels typically do warn of severe allergic reactions, people who have suffered from Stevens Johnson Syndrome after taking Zithromax have filed lawsuits against the drug manufacturer, alleging that warnings of Stevens Johnson Syndrome causes were not adequately indicated on the drug label.
Do YOU have a legal claim? Fill out the form on this page now for a free, immediate, and confidential case evaluation. The Stevens Johnson Syndrome attorneys who work with Top Class Actions will contact you if you qualify to let you know if an individual lawsuit or class action lawsuit is best for you. [In general, SJS lawsuits are filed individually by each plaintiff and are not class actions.] Hurry — statutes of limitations may apply.
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Help for Victims of Stevens Johnson Syndrome
If you or a loved one were diagnosed with Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) after taking a prescribed or over-the-counter medication, you may be eligible to take legal action against the drug’s manufacturer. Filing an SJS lawsuit or class action lawsuit may help you obtain compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages. Obtain a free and confidential review of your case by filling out the form below.
An attorney will contact you if you qualify to discuss the details of your potential case at no charge to you.
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