A Viagra cancer lawsuit may be an option for men who were diagnosed with skin cancer after taking the drug. Lawsuits allege a link between the widely prescribed erectile dysfunction medication and the development of melanoma, which is an invasive and often fatal form of skin cancer. Affected men and their families are seeking compensation for injuries and death with the help of a Viagra melanoma cancer lawyer.
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What is Viagra?
Sildenafil, or Viagra, is an inhibitor that restricts the levels of PDE5, which is an enzyme that in turn makes it harder to maintain an erection. Viagra is one of the most effective drugs on the market at reversing the effects of erectile dysfunction. It is interesting to note that this drug was discovered by accident. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, while sildenafil was being tested, its users reported erections as a side effect of the drug and it was shortly thereafter considered a failure for its intended use as a heart medication.
This discovery did not come without consequences, however. According to Viagra’s official website, the drug has a warning label that cautions against its consumption if the user has a history of liver problems, a stroke, heart disease or low blood pressure. Side effects can also include sudden loss of hearing, or blurry vision or degradation of sight. The same way sildenafil affects blood flow in order to correct erectile dysfunction can also possibly cause an adverse reaction leading to the growth of some skin cancers.
Viagra and Melanoma
There have been studies conducted that have alleged a link between melanoma and the use of Viagra. CBS News sites a study in which it is alleged that there was twice the risk of developing melanoma for users of Viagra compared to those who had not taken the drug. Interviews were conducted among 26,000 men to find any potential correlation between skin cancers and the use of Viagra. While a probable link to Viagra use was found, no evidence was discovered that showed melanoma occurrences were connected to erectile dysfunction itself.
There is also a biological link between skin cancer and the drug Viagra in the way that they both interact with the human body. According to NBC News, melanoma can become more invasive in sildenafil users because the genetic pathways used by the cancer to multiply are affected by the drug. This can make melanoma even harder to deal with. There are estimates that over 10,000 people will die every year from melanoma, and new diagnoses will number over 76,000.
Viagra Cancer Lawsuit
A Viagra lawsuit has been filed due to the death of a man who had taken the drug for years. The lawsuit is aimed at the manufacturer, Pfizer, and maintains that the deceased would have reduced his use of Viagra if he had been properly warned of the risks. The man’s widow has filed this lawsuit claiming that her husband’s use of sildenafil contributed to his death from a pulmonary embolism. Pfizer’s alleged negligence in disclosing potential risks regarding the possibility of melanoma is one of the main focal points of this case.
Everyday Health has surmised that a new method of delivery could be used to decrease the side effects of erectile dysfunction drugs, while increasing their effectiveness. This key development could be the change needed to end the purported development of melanoma tumors in relation to Viagra use. However, it is clear that more research needs to be conducted.
How A Viagra Cancer Lawsuit Can Help
Drug manufacturers have a duty to ensure their products are accompanied by full and accurate instructions and warnings to guide prescribing doctors and other health care providers in making treatment decisions. If a drug maker fails to fulfill this duty, it could be held liable in lawsuits for injuries that may result.
Patients who are injured by Viagra may be entitled to compensation for damages, including:
- Medical expenses
- The permanency of the injury
- Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
- Loss of income or ability to work
If a patient dies from complications after taking Viagra, family members may be entitled to compensation for the wrongful death of their loved one, including:
- Conscious pain and suffering of a loved one prior to death
- Pain, suffering, and mental anguish from the loss of a loved one
- Funeral expenses
Patients who have suffered severe side effects after taking Viagra, as well as the families of those who have died as a result of complications with the drug, are encouraged to seek the advice of a Viagra cancer lawsuit attorney to learn more about their rights and remedies.
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