Advair Inhalers Given “Black Box” Warning by FDA
In 2003, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a black box warning, its sternest notice, to any medication that contains salmeterol, including Advair. Salmeterol is a long acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) that has been linked to 13 deaths in clinical trials, as well as an increase in the severity of asthma attacks.
Advair is a prescription inhaler that is intended to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, Advair is prescribed to more than 17 million people in the United States. Although Advair has yet to be recalled from the market, patients who have experienced harm as a result of Advair use might be eligible to file a claim against the drug manufacturer.
Advair Side Effects – Advair Deaths
Many patients who have taken Advair developed a number of adverse reactions because of the medication. Some common Advair side effects are:
- Bronchial inflammation and sensitivity
- Ear, nose and throat irritation
- Headache
- Hives
- Muscle aches
- Rash
- Respiratory symptoms
- Skin irritation
- Swelling
In addition to worsening the symptoms of respiratory disease, Advair increases the rate of death in patients suffering from asthma. More than 13 deaths from severe asthma attacks caused by salmeterol-based drugs have been reported to the FDA.
Filing Advair Lawsuits
Victims who have sustained damage because of Advair might be entitled to file a claim against GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturers of Advair. The law offices of Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis and Overholtz is home to some of the most experienced personal injury attorneys in the country. Contact them today at (888) 255-2596 to learn how you can file your Advair lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline.
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