Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuit
The FDA released a safety announcement on 6-15-2011 to inform the public that using Takeda Pharmaceutical’s diabetes drug Actos (pioglitazone) for over a year can be associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer. Takeda’s Actos is now required to insert additional information about these increased risks of bladder cancer on the label of the diabetes medication Actos (pioglitazone).
The FDA safety warning comes after a five-year study that showed an increased risk of bladder cancer through the use of Actos over a long period of time and with higher dosages. The FDA became aware of these risks after a similar study conducted in France produced results suggesting an increased risk of bladder cancer with the use of the drug Actos (pioglitazone). The FDA will continue its study of Actos (pioglitazone) to evaluate the increased risk of bladder cancer.
What is Actos?
Actos is a medication produced by the pharmaceutical company Takeda designed to treat type-2 diabetes. In 2008 Takeda’s Actos (pioglitazone) was the 10th best selling drug in the U.S., with sales over $2.4 billion. Actos is part of the same class of drugs as Avandia (rosiglitazone), which has shown a connection to increased risk of heart problems. Because of the concerns of negative side effects from Avandia, Actos sales have greatly increased recently.
Additional Information
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Symptoms of Actos Bladder Cancer
Studies recently conducted by the FDA and French officials suggest that there may be an increased risk of bladder cancer associated the use of Actos (pioglitazone). Some potential symptoms of bladder cancer as a result of the use of Actos may include some or all of the following:
- Sensation of needing to urinate without results
- Pain while urinating
- Blood found in the urine
- Frequent urination
Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuit
If you or a family member took Takeda Pharmaceutical’s drug Actos (pioglitazone) and have developed bladder cancer, we encourage you to contact a pharmaceutical lawyer at our firm immediately. An experienced pharmaceutical products liability lawyer at the Willis Law Firm can assist you in legal action in a potential Actos bladder cancer lawsuit against the makers of the drug.
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