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Fentanyl
This pain medication is administered through the skin by a patch system. The reservoir may have defects which result in the patient receiving too much medication. The result could be acute narcotic overdose and death.

Mesothelioma
Asbestos has been liked to a special type of lung disease which almost always results in death. Because the product Asbestos is unreasonably dangerous, mesothelioma is considered a condition which gives rise to a case for injury or wrongful death.

Chantix
The anti-smoking drug Chantix® has been linked to depression, suicidal thoughts, and violent behavior in some users, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Government scientists are currently investigating the matter after reports of mood disorders and erratic behavior in some users came to their attention earlier this year. According to researchers, hundreds of patients taking Chantix have reported serious accidents, vision problems, and heart trouble.

Digitek
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a Class I recall of the drug Digitek®, a medication which is used to treat congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter, which are types of fast heartbeats. April 25, 2008, Digitek® was subject to a nationwide because Digitek® tablets contained twice the approved level of active ingredient, which led to heart patients getting huge doses of a potentially deadly drug. If you or someone you know took Digitek® and suffered serious cardiac problems, we want to help. Dan Pruitt Law Firm is currently investigating these cases and seeking compensation for the victims of Digitek® overdoses. Call us or fill out a free online consultation form so you can tell us what happened.

Heparin
There has been an urgent nationwide recall of heparin units manufactured by Baxter Healthcare Corporation and B. Braun Medical Inc. The recall is the result of an increased number of adverse reactions to the drug, some of which may be life-threatening.
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), reactions to the recalled heparin doses include:
• Stomach pain or discomfort
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Decreased or low blood pressure
• Chest pain
• Fast heart rate
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Unresponsiveness
• Shortness of breath
• Feeling your heart beat strong or fast
• Drug ineffectiveness
• Burning sensation
• Redness or paleness of skin
• Abnormal sensation of the skin, mouth, or lips
• Flushing
• Increased sweating
• Decreased skin sensitivity
• Headache
• Feeling unwell
• Restlessness
• Watery eyes
• Throat swelling
• Thirst

If you are experiencing these symptoms after receiving the drug heparin (likely during dialysis or a heart procedure), you may need to speak with a heparin lawyer at Dan Pruitt Law Firm.