Rituxan® Lawsuit

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Rituxan, manufactured by Genentech USA, Inc. and Biogen Idec, Inc., has been linked to serious, life-threatening brain infection called Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML).

Rituxan is an immunosuppressant used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, B cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, B cell leukemia, and some autoimmune disorders. The FDA approved Rituxan in 1997 and in 2006, the labeling was updated to warn patients of the risk of developing PML.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting claims in all 50 states for those who have taken Rituxan and have developed Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML). If you or somebody you know has taken Rituxan and suffered from PML, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please click here to contact our Dangerous Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

What is the problem with Rituxan?

Rituxan was approved by the FDA for treatment of treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and non-hodgkins lymphoma. It has recently become a popular treatment of lupus in as an off-label use. In 2006, the FDA released a public health advisory against the development of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy or PML infections after the use of Rituxan. Rituxan suppresses the immune system. By suppressing the immune system, patients are at higher risk of developing infections like PML. Two lupus patients who had been using Rituxan developed and died from PML. There have also been 23 other reports from rheumatoid arthritis and lymphoma patients who have been diagnosed with this brain infection.

Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a serious, rare and fatal viral disease involving inflammation of the white matter of the brain. The following is a list of signs and symptoms related to Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy:

• Mental deterioration
  
• Vision loss
  
• Speech disturbances
  
• Ataxia
  
• Paralysis
  
• Coma
  
• Seizures
  
• Muscle weakness
  
• Hemiparesis
  
• Facial weakness
  
• Dysphasia
  
• Memory failure
  
• Cognition failure
  

Side Effects of Rituxan

There are a variety of side effects associated with Rituxan. Our firm is pursing the following types of serious, life-threatening side effects:

• Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)

Do I Have a Rituxan Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting Rituxan induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured by Rituxan, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Dangerous Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

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