Many patients have filed Onglyza and Kombiglyze lawsuits, claiming that these medications caused serious side effects. While many factors may lead to heart problems, the most common cause of these side effects is the failure of manufacturers to warn patients about them. Certain anesthesia drugs, as well as certain anti-arrhythmic medications, may also be at fault. The following are the most common causes of heart failure and cancer associated with these medications.
Class action lawsuits
The drug makers have been facing massive legal challenges due to the adverse side effects of Onglyza and Kombiglyze XR. The drugs increased the risk of heart failure and were linked to serious heart problems. According to the FDA, about 35 people in every 1,000 who took the drug ended up in the hospital. This finding was supported by a panel that found the drug makers were putting patients at risk.
Several pharmaceutical companies are fighting back against the class action lawsuits based on the risks associated with Onglyza and Kombiglyze XR. These companies have denied that these drugs caused serious side effects, and are fighting against consolidation of these lawsuits. They argue that the claims are based on a single study or general heart failure. However, it is worth a try to determine if you have a valid claim against the drug manufacturers.
Failure to warn about potential side effects
A Texas man who developed cardiovascular problems while taking Onglyza and Kombiglyze has filed a product liability lawsuit against the makers of these diabetes drugs. The lawsuit alleges that the manufacturers failed to properly warn patients about the increased risk of heart failure and other cardiovascular conditions associated with these diabetes drugs. A potential Onglyza lawsuit has been filed against AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, the company that manufactures the drugs.
A panel of FDA regulators recommended that Onglyza and Kombiglyze be recalled after the FDA found that patients who took these diabetes drugs were more likely to develop heart failure. The results of a study called SAVOR showed that patients who took Onglyza had a 27% higher risk of hospitalization due to heart failure. Kombiglyze also has similar side effects. If you are currently taking Onglyza or Kombiglyze, speak with a lawyer today about your rights.
Heart failure
In the recent lawsuits against Onglyza and Komblyze, plaintiffs argue that the manufacturers of the drugs failed to warn patients about heart failure. While both BMS and AZ knew of the potential heart failure risks, they failed to add them to the labels of the drugs. Plaintiffs say doctors prescribed the drugs failed to warn patients of the risk, and that the manufacturers may have cared more about their bottom line than the lives of their patients.
As a result, the two manufacturers of Onglyza and Kombiglyze are urging a federal court to grant a judgment in favor of their clients. The drugs, which contain the active ingredient saxagliptin, are commonly prescribed for the treatment of cardiovascular complications. The Eastern District of Kentucky has filed over 250 suits. The plaintiffs’ motion to exclude an expert was denied by Judge Karen K. Caldwell, however, it is still possible to win a case.
Pancreatic cancer
If you’re a victim of the side effects of Onglyza or Kombiglyze XR, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. Drug companies are often held liable for injuries caused by their products. However, you must act quickly if you have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after taking these drugs. A lawsuit filed by a person before the proper time may not be successful.
Onglyza and Kombiglyze XR are two diabetes medicines that contain saxagliptin. While these drugs were approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2010, they quickly garnered massive earnings for their manufacturers, AstraZeneca. However, reports of increased risk of pancreatitis and thyroid cancer have led to hundreds of lawsuits against the drug makers.
