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FDA Recall News: Genetech issues withdrawal of Raptiva due to serious brain infection risk.
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FDA Recall notice on phased withdrawal for Raptiva (efalizumab) from defective medicines lawyers
Genentech and FDA notified healthcare professionals of the voluntary, phased withdrawal of Raptiva, a medication for treatment of psoriasis, from the U.S. market due to a potential risk to patients of developing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).
By June 8, 2009, Raptiva will no longer be available in the United States. Prescribers are being asked not to initiate Raptiva treatment for any new patients.
Prescribers should immediately begin discussing with patients currently using Raptiva how to transition to alternative therapies.
The FDA strongly recommends that patients work with their health care professional to transition to alternative therapies for psoriasis.
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Weitz & Luxenberg will be speaking with the families of people who used Raptiva and have suffered from progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).
Please contact our law firm immediately to protect your legal rights.
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Read the April 8, 2009 FDA Statement on the Voluntary Withdrawal of Raptiva From the U.S. Market
Read the FDA News Advisory about Raptiva
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Letter to Patients
Raptiva Patient Warning: Sales Halted Due to Infection Risk. Lawyers.Genetech sends users Raptiva warning about PML risk. Free case review.
Letter to Doctors
Raptiva Medicine Withdrawal: May Cause Deadly Brain Infection--Lawyer Did Raptiva medicine for psoriasis cause harm? Talk to our attorneys.
Side Effects
Are You Experiencing Side Effects from Raptiva? Free Lawsuit Review.Raptiva side effects include PML brain infection. Our lawyers can help
