Drug Products Liability Category Archives

Talc Cancer Litigation Updates

May 31, 2021 | Edward Smith

Recent Developments on Talc Cancer Litigations

Talc is a naturally occurring clay mineral mined in many places worldwide and used for various purposes. Chemically, it is a hydrated magnesium silicate. The raw mineral is very soft and powders easily, which has led to its use as a solid lubricant (similar to powdered graphite). It also has astringent, drying, and deodorizing properties that have long made it popular in cosmetic uses. These cosmetic uses have resulted in talc cancer litigation in recent years, and this litigation continues to move forward on several fronts with some significant recent developments.

Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay Up in Opioid Verdict

August 30, 2019 | Edward Smith

Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $572M to Oklahoma in Landmark Opioid Verdict

The American pharmaceutical giant, Johnson & Johnson, was ordered by an Oklahoma judge to pay $572 million in damages for its role in the ongoing opioid crisis.

Manufacturer Falsely Touted Truvada as Safe

August 12, 2019 | Edward Smith

Manufacturer Claims Truvada Is Safe

Truvada has been marketed as a preventive measure against HIV since 2012 in individuals who have tested negative for the disease. In 2004, it was introduced as a way to treat the disease in combination with another agent. Since its introduction, it has become known that the drug has significant side effects in some people. In addition, at around the same time that Truvada was introduced, a similar drug was under investigation by the company, Gilead Sciences. Not only was the other drug effective in a lower dose, but it had fewer side effects associated with it. As this information became known, lawsuits based on the company’s failure to warn of side effects and withholding of a safer drug were filed. Let’s explore the drugs in question, the side effects, and the lawsuits that are taking the manufacturer to task.

Truvada Side Effects

August 9, 2019 | Edward Smith

Common Truvada Side Effects

Truvada, manufactured by Gilead, has become a popular treatment option for those who have been diagnosed with HIV or AIDS. As an antiretroviral medication, it acts to prevent the replication of HIV’s genetic material. This reduces someone’s overall viral load, measured as the number of HIV copies in the bloodstream. This HIV medication has also been used in PrEP, where it is taken to prevent the contraction of HIV. Like all medications, Truvada can lead to several side effects. While common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, there are more serious side effects that are possible.

The Relationship Between Truvada and Hepatitis B

July 26, 2019 | Edward Smith

Truvada and Hepatitis B

Truvada is manufactured by Gilead pharmaceuticals and has become a common medical regiment for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. Truvada, like other HIV drugs, stops the division of the HIV virus and reduces the number of copies of HIV in the bloodstream. Many people have heard that there is a relationship between Truvada and Hepatitis B. Some people, particularly those who have been diagnosed with Hepatitis B, might be worried that their infection might become worse while taking Truvada. It is important for everyone to understand the link between Truvada and Hepatitis B before taking this antiretroviral medication.