Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Cold therapy

“Cold therapy” devices, often used by patients following surgical procedures have been linked to serious skin and nerve damage including frostbite. These devices comes with very little instruction as to how long the pack should stay on and come with no warning devices for when the device becomes too cold. Injuries can occur even if it is used as recommended.

Actiq® and Fentora®

Actiq® and Fentora® are two drugs used as painkillers. The active ingredient is fentanyl. Generally these drugs are prescribed to people who are considered opiod tolerant (those on Morphine or simliar drugs for a long period). For those not on morphine, use of these drugs can lead to an overdose and lead to dea...th. If you or loved one has taken these drugs and suffered side effects, please call our office

Zocor

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing the public about an increased risk of muscle injury in patients taking the highest approved dose of the cholesterol-lowering medication, Zocor (simvastatin) 80 mg. LT Pepper Law is reviewing cases. Please call 267.415.4414 or email ltp@ltpepperlaw.com for a free consultation.