Ketek May Increase Possbility of Liver Injury Four Times Over Other Antibiotics
Today the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned that use of the antibiotic Ketek could cause dangerous and even fatal liver injury. While all antibiotics carry some risk of liver injury, Ketek appears to be 4 times as likely to cause liver damage as other antibiotics. At least 14 people experiencing liver failure following their use of Ketek, four of which died because of their injuries. 23 others experienced mild to severe liver injuries. Ketek is a drug known as telithromycin and is prescribed for conditions such as bronchitis, bacterial sinusitis, and pneumonia.
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