The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned that Januvia pancreatitis complications often require hospitalization, and they may cause death. These complications include severe bleeding, infection, necrosis (tissue death), multiple organ system failure, and more. If you believe that you have suffered a Januvia pancreatitis complication and you wish to seek compensation for your injury, contact our Januvia lawyers today regarding a potential lawsuit.

What You Can Do & How a Januvia Lawsuit Can Help

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

Januvia and Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis (pancreas inflammation) is one of the most serious complications of Januvia (sitagliptin), a popular new anti-diabetes medication. The active drug in Januvia stimulates cells in the pancreas to produce more insulin, which helps a diabetic person control their blood-sugar levels. Unfortunately, experts are concerned that this may increase the risk of sudden inflammation in the pancreas (acute pancreatitis).

According to an FDA Januvia warning, there have been 88 cases of Januvia pancreatitis, including 2 reports of the most serious types of pancreatitis:

• Hemorrhagic pancreatitis
• Necrotizing pancreatitis

Januvia Pancreatitis Complications

Januvia pancreatitis complications can be life-threatening or deadly — especially if the inflammation is not controlled or reduced for more than a couple weeks. Over time, the risk of bleeding, tissue death (necrosis), permanent organ damage, and death increases significantly. Infected necrotizing pancreatitis is associated with an 80% mortality rate.

Januvia pancreatitis complications may include:

• Bile duct obstruction
• Rupture of the pancreas: The pancreas produces powerful digestive enzymes, which may spill into the abdominal cavity and cause severe organ damage.
• Bleeding (hemorrhagic pancreatitis)
• Pancreas tissue death (necrotizing pancreatitis)
• Infection: Prolonged inflammation and tissue death (necrosis) can promote bacterial infection in damaged pancreatic tissues. The infection can spread to other tissues, organs, or the bloodstream.
• Septic shock: This is a whole-body inflammation that occurs in response to bacterial infection and toxins in the blood. It can cause a significant drop in blood pressure, organ damage, and death. This Januvia pancreatitis complication is responsible for most deaths.
• Multiple organ system failure
• Dehydration, malnutrition: This can occur as a result of the most common Januvia side effects (vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea). It can also occur if the pancreas is not producing digestive enzymes, which can make it difficult to break down and absorb nutrients from food.
• Pseudocyst, abscess: This occurs when a collection of pus, liquefied pancreatic tissue, and pancreatic enzymes accumulate in a fibrous cyst. Surgery may be necessary to drain the cyst.
• Need for additional surgery
• And more

Do I have a Januvia Lawsuit?

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

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