Novartis Public Health Advisory

Clore Law · January 11 2012

The FDA uses this type of safety communication to inform the public with important drug safety information. They are written in an lay terms as they are intended for both consumers and physicians. They are in an interactive format, so relevant information is available to individuals. The Clore Law Group offers this information because they have seen the effects of dangerous drugs taken by people who were unaware of health advisories and recalls. You can review these on the Drug Safety Communications page at the FDA site and even set up alerts to keep you current.

Endo Pharmaceuticals Opiate Products by Novartis

Recently, the FDA announced a Public Health advisory which included the following products:

• Opana ER (oxymorphone hydrochloride) Extended-Release Tablets CII
• Opana (oxymorphone hydrochloride) CII
• Oxymorphone hydrochloride Tablets CII
• PERCOCET (oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen USP) Tablets CII
• PERCODAN (oxycodone hydrochloride and aspirin, USP) Tablets CII
• ENDOCET (oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen USP) Tablets CII
• ENDODAN (oxycodone hydrochloride and aspirin, USP) Tablets CII
• MORPHINE SULFATE Extended-Release Tablets CII
• ZYDONE (hydrocodone bitartrate/acetaminophen tablets, USP) CIII

The problem with these prescription drugs is they seem to have been errantly mixed with other drugs when bottled or packaged. Opiates are potent pain relief medicines requiring prescriptions. Unknowingly taking these drugs by Novartis could have serious side effect up to and including death. The most unfortunate part of this particular warning is Endo Pharmaceutical reports they are only aware of 3 such mix ups since 2009 and that each were discovered by pharmacists. This means they never caught their own mistake.

Law Suits Against Novartis

Opiates can cause severe allergic reactions including itching, swelling, dizziness, rash and labored breathing. Side effects depend on the many factors including dose, previous exposure to opiates and the method by which users consume the drug. Should such side effects results in a deadly car crash of other fatal accidents, the company may be held responsible for the death. If you were injured or lost a loved on to the effects of dangerous drugs produced or packaged by drug makers like Novartis, you have legal recourse. Contact the Clore Law Group for free consultation if you or a family member suffered injury due to these Novartis products, or those of any other drug company.