The consumer advocate lawyers at Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP are reviewing cases involving Permax and Dostinex and their possible link to valvular heart disease (VHD). Typically prescribed for Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), a recent New England Journal of Medicine study has shown a statistically significant percentage of those who used these drugs for more than one year developed the potentially serious complication of valvular heart disease (VHD).

If you or a loved one has taken Permax or Dostinex and have been harmed by taking it, contact the experienced attorneys at Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP today, at 1-800-460-0606.

On July 14, 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert regarding Avastin, a drug commonly prescribed to patients in combination with chemotherapy. The prescription drug is used to help treat metastatic colon cancer.

The safety alert was issued due to reports of several cases of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia. The reports were made when Avastin was combined with sunitinib malate. The FDA has not approved the combination of Avastin and sunitinib malate. Defective drug attorneys understand that administering prescription medication that has not been approved by the FDA can cause serious adverse effects.

During a study of the use of Avastin combined with sunitinib malate, five patients of the twelve enrolled in the study developed microangiopathic hemolytic anemia.

Canadian drug makers, Health Canada, are recalling ratio-Morphine SR 15 milligram, 30 milligram and 60 milligram tablets. The tablets are being recalled due to possible overdose risks.

The recall was initiated after complaints were received by KV Pharmaceutical, a U.S. drug manufacturer.

Some morphine tablets may be oversized, containing more prescription medication than indicated on the label. This could lead to potential overdose.

According to defective drug attorneys, the symptoms of a morphine overdose are:

• Abnormal breathing
• Abnormally low blood pressure
• Abnormally low heart rate
• Dizziness

If untreated, a serious morphine overdose may also result in a cardiac arrest or fatality. If a drug overdose is suspected, defective drug lawyers agree that it is important to contact a qualified medical professional.