FDA Issues Public Health Advisory for Ketek (telithromycin) Tablets
- Increased risk of serious Liver Damage
Ketek (telithromycin) is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections.
ABC News has reported that "The FDA has received reports of 12 cases of acute liver failure, including the four deaths, in patients treated with Ketek, according to a copy of the memo shown to The Associated Press. FDA safety evaluators also uncovered 23 other cases where patients suffered serious liver injuries after receiving the antibiotic, which is formally called telithromycin. "
The FDA says that any patients that are suffering from jaundice, or "patients who notice any yellowing of their eyes or skin or other problems like blurry vision" should contact their doctor immediately.
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