Ennis & Ennis, P.A. Announces Investigation of Stevens Johnson Syndrome Lawsuits

28 May 2006

Many of the medications that lead to Stevens Johnson Syndrome and other related skin disorders are "over the counter" (OTC) medications that do not require a prescription such as Children's Advil and Children's Motrin.

Ennis & Ennis, P.A. announced it is investigating claims against the makers of several medications for side effects resulting in severe skin disorders including: Stevens Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Leyll's Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.

Although Stevens Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Leyll's Syndrome, and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis may be caused by viral infections or malignancies severe allergic reactions to medication is the leading cause. Medications that have traditionally been known to lead to Stevens Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Leyll's Syndrome, and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis include:

sulfonamides (antibiotics)

penicillin's (antibiotics)

barbiturates (sedatives)

phenytoin (anticonvulsant)

More recently reports show that other drugs may also be responsible for the onset of Stevens Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Leyll's Syndrome, and Toxic Epidermal. Experts believe that Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID's) including Daypro (Oxaprozein), the popular COX-2 inhibitors Vioxx (Rofecoxib), Celebrex (Celecoxib), and Bextra (Valdecoxib) are a leading cause of the disease. Other Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory drugs such as Feldene (Piroxicam), Naproxen (Aleve) and Ibuprofen (Advil, Children's Advil, Motrin, Childrens Motrin and Nuprin) are also a leading cause of the disease. Another popular medication that has been known to cause Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is the popular antibiotic Zithromax, also known as a Z-pack.

If you or a loved one have developed Stevens Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Leyll's Syndrome, or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis as a result of medication side effects you may be entitled to compensation. For more information about your legal rights contact the National Mass Tort Lawyers of Ennis & Ennis, P.A. for a free legal consultation by calling: 1-800-856-6405 or visit http://www.stevens-johnson-syndrome.com

About Ennis & Ennis, P.A.

Ennis & Ennis, P.A. (http://www.ennislaw.com) is a Washington D.C. based law firm that is active in major complex litigations, including pharmaceutical mass tort and product defect cases pending in federal and state courts throughout the United States. Ennis & Ennis has taken a leading role in many important actions on behalf of injured consumers and has successfully recovered millions of dollars for individual clients. For example, Ennis & Ennis was one of the firms that worked on the recently announced $700 million settlement of claims on behalf of individuals who were injured as a result of their use of the prescription drug Zyprexa (http://www.the-zyprexa-lawyer.com).

If you or a family member is using or has used any of the medications listed above and would like to discuss your rights, or if you have information concerning the potential adverse consequences associated with the use of those medications that you would like to share with us, please contact us at: 1-800-856-6405.

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