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Learn More About Ketek (Telithromycin) and the Threat it Poses to Your Health

Ketek (Telithromycin) is the first ketolide antibiotic to enter clinical use. It is used to treat mild to moderate respiratory infections. Telithromycin is sold under the brand name of Ketek.

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Ketek has been responsible for sudden and serious liver damage. In rare cases, liver failure might develop and lead to cause death. In February 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the results of an updated safety assessment for Ketek which advised both physicians and patients to be on the lookout for signs and symptoms of liver problems while taking Ketek.

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FDA The FDA answers your questions on the medicine Ketek
Get answers from the FDA on the dangers of the medicine Ketek

Information Information anyone taking the drug Ketek must have
Important information users of the harmful drug Ketek need to know

Learn More The drug Ketek (Telithromycin) can cause serious liver damage
Ketek (Telithromycin) Dangers: Is your liver at risk? Learn more here.

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