Invokana is a prescription drug that was developed by Janssen Pharmaceuticals and approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2013. Health care providers prescribe Invokana to treat Type II adult diabetes, along with proper diet and exercise.
Recently, however, injured plaintiffs have been filing class action lawsuits, claiming that Invokana manufacturers failed to warn patients and physicians of certain risks associated with taking the drug, including an increased risk of kidney failure, heart attack, ketoacidosis, and other serious medical conditions.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of taking Invokana to treat Type II adult diabetes, you may be entitled to legal compensation with the help of a skilled mass torts attorney. Experienced Invokana lawyers will be able to review your medical history and symptoms with you, determine whether or not you have a legal cause of action, and assist you with pursuing your case.
Type II (or adult) diabetes usually comes about when a person is genetically predisposed to the disease. Other common causes of Type II diabetes in adults include the following:
Untreated Type II diabetes can lead to blindness, nerve damage, kidney failure, stroke, and heart disease.
When combined with diet and exercise, Invokana can help to lower a diabetic’s blood sugar and improve glycemic control by forcing the kidneys to remove more glucose (sugar) from the body via urine. In fact, the most common side effect associated with Invokana is frequent urination.
Individuals have been filing class action lawsuits against the manufacturers of Invokana, claiming that they failed to warn prospective patients and users of the drug about the potential risks of kidney failure (and other long-term side effects associated with taking the drug over a prolonged period) – including failing to warn patients about the extent of those risks.
When a manufacturer fails to provide adequate warnings about drug side effects and potential health risks associated with taking a drug, and that failure proximately results in injuries or damages, then injured users may be entitled to monetary compensation with the help of an Invokana lawyer.
Patients have claimed the following side effects from prolonged use of Invokana:
If you or a loved one has suffered any of the above effects while taking this drug it is important to consult with an Invokana attorney to discuss filing a claim.
In a class action lawsuit against the manufacturers of Invokana, injured plaintiffs may be entitled to compensation for the following:
Skilled Invokana lawyers will be able to speak to you about your current health conditions and symptoms, analyze the facts and circumstances of your case, and assist you with pursuing monetary compensation for your injuries and damages via a class action lawsuit.
Contact experienced Invokana lawyers at any time for an initial consultation.
