Oxbryta Injury Lawsuit

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Oxbryta Sickle Cell Vaso-Occlusive Crisis Lawsuit

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that the risks of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) medication Oxbryta may outweigh the benefits. Pharmaceutical manufacturer Pfizer has issued a recall of all lots of Oxbryta (voxelotor).

Two studies mandated by the FDA, have determined that taking Oxbryta may increase the risk of a serious condition known as a vaso-occlusive crisis, which can cause organ failure, stroke, or death. The FDA has stated that the benefits of Oxbryta do not appear to outweigh the risks.

Healthcare practitioners have been advised to closely monitor patients who were prescribed Oxbryta and to report serious side effects to the FDA. Patients currently taking Oxbryta should contact their healthcare provider before discontinuing the medication.

FDA Announces Oxbryta Recall

On September 26, 2024, the FDA, along with Pfizer, announced a recall of all lots of Oxbryta. The recall states that Oxbryta may cause an increased risk of vaso-occlusive crisis and death which may outweigh any benefits of the medication.

People who experienced a vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC), along with other serious adverse events or death after taking Oxbryta may be eligible for compensation.

Oxbryta Sickle Cell Disease Treatment May Increase Risk of Death

Sickle Cell Disease or Sickle Cell Anemia is an inherited disorder which affects hemoglobin, a protein necessary to carry oxygen in red blood cells. Abnormal hemoglobin causes blood cells to become sickle-shaped, getting stuck in blood vessels and depriving tissues of oxygen resulting in severe pain and other serious complications.

Symptoms of vaso-occlusive crisis may include:

  • Fever
  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Kidney Failure
  • Stroke
  • Death

Oxbryta (voxelotor) was the first medication approved to treat sickle cell disease and works by increasing the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen. It was intended to prevent serious complications of sickle cell disease but may increase the risk of a vaso-occlusive crisis and death when compared to placebo. Vaso-occlusive crisis may occur when small blood vessels become blocked and may result in death.

Sources:

FDA is alerting patients and health care professionals about the voluntary withdrawal of Oxbryta from the market due to safety concerns, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (09/26/2024)

Oxbryta, MedicalNewsToday (10/2024)

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