Protonix (Pantoprazole) Lawyer

Protonix, a prescription medication used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and heartburn, is manufactured by Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories. Despite its popularity, Protonix has been linked to an array of serious side effects. Protonix use may cause wrist, spine, or hip fractures. Protonix patients who experience adverse reactions may be entitled to compensation for their suffering.

Were you or a family member treated with Protonix? Did you experience serious Protonix side effects? If so, you may be entitled to compensation for your suffering.

At the Maher Law Firm, each Protonix lawyer has the experience necessary to stand toe-to-toe with big pharmaceutical companies like Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories. Our firm, established in 1969, has the resources to successfully litigate a Protonix lawsuit. Through the years we’ve handled innumerable personal injury and dangerous drug claims. If you’ve experienced Protonix side effects, our attorneys can help.

To discuss your potential Protonix lawsuit, contact the Maher Law Firm today. An experienced, trial-tested Protonix lawyer will carefully evaluate your case and explain your legal options.

What is Protonix?

Protonix (pantoprazole sodium) is a “proton pump inhibitor” used to treat heartburn and “gastro-esophogeal reflux disease,” (GERD) more commonly known as gastric reflux. Sales of Protonix in the U.S. in 2006 were approximately $2.5 Billion. It is manufactured and marketed by Altana, Nycomed and Wyeth.

What are proton pump inhibitors?

Proton pump inhibitors, like Protonix, work by blocking the production of stomach acid. They do this by shutting down a system in the stomach known as the proton pump.

Proton pump inhibitors are used in the treatment of GERD, stomach and duodenal ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Doctors may prescribe using PPIs alone, or in combination with antacids. PPIs may also be used in combination with certain antibiotics (e.g. amoxycillin and clarithromycin) when treating Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection (a bacterial infection of the stomach), which is thought to be one of the main causes of recurring stomach ulcers.

Protonix Side Effects

Serious side effects most often reported in Protonix users include the following:

  • Hip fractures
  • Wrist fractures
  • Spine fractures
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Stroke
  • Allergic reactions
  • Heart attack
  • Weight loss

The risk of these Protonix side effects is greatly increased in patients receiving high doses or in intervals greater than a year at a time. In May 2010, the FDA announced that warnings would be provided about the risk of bone fracture side effects from prescription strength PPI drugs. The warnings came after FDA drug safety reviewers looked at a number of epidemiological studies into PPI bone fracture risks. A year later, the FDA updated an earlier drug safety communication indicating that it has determined that the use of high doses of PPIs for more than a year can increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures of the hip, wrist and spine.

Protonix Lawsuits

It’s not uncommon for pharmaceuticals to be associated with adverse effects or serious side effects. However, drug manufacturers and sellers have certain responsibilities to the public, including:

  • Exercising reasonable care in drug development, manufacturing, inspection, and labeling.
  • Informing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the public of any side effects.
  • Advertising in a truthful and non-misleading way.

As a consumer and patient, you have the right to trust that your medication is safe. This is not always the case. When a pharmaceutical company acts negligently, its actions can result in serious side effects. Victims however, may have a remedy by bringing a product liability claim against the drug’s maker.

Well-versed in the product liability laws that protect consumers, our dangerous drug attorneys have handled countless claims on behalf of victims nationwide. To discuss your claim, contact a Maher Law Firm Protonix lawyer.

Contact Our Protonix Attorneys

As a consumer and a patient, you have the right to trust your medication is safe. Tragically, this is not always the case. When a pharmaceutical company acts negligently, its actions can result in serious side effects. Victims however, may recoup damages through a successful product liability claim against the drug’s maker.

Our Protonix attorneys represent victims across the country, and are convenient to clients in or near:

  • Atlanta
  • Georgia
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Arlington, VA
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Prince William, VA
  • Loudoun, VA
  • Northern Virginia
  • Washington DC
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Scranton, PA
  • Wilkes-Barre, PA
  • New York
  • New Jersey

Well versed in the product liability laws that protect consumers, our Protonix attorneys have handled countless lawsuits involving harmful pharmaceuticals. If you have experienced Protonix side effects, contact us today and discuss your potential claim with an experienced Maher Law Firm trial attorney.

 

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