Avastin® Recall- Parilman and Associates. Avastin® is an innovative “tumor starving therapy” drug devised to block the protein produced by normal cells and overproduced by cancer cells. This Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved drug was originally manufactured by California drug manufacturer, Genentech, and is now owned by Roche. An Avastin® Recall announced by the FDA in December 2010 is related to breast cancer treatment with this drug. In February 2008, the FDA granted Avastin® accelerated approval for use with this type of cancer. Later studies, required by the FDA, could not duplicate the original studies conducted by Roche. The outcome of these studies was at the very least discouraging.  An attorney that is experienced with the serious issues of the Avastin® Recall is necessary if you or a loved one has been harmed by the drug Avastin®.
Regarding the Avastin® Recall, after careful review of clinical trials involving Avastin® and those patients with metastatic breast cancer, the panel involved voted overwhelmingly to propose that the FDA withdraw their approval for Avastin® use in patients in the United States. The recent studies show the drug does not help slow the spread of the cancer, does not prolong overall survival in breast cancer patients and has considerable side effects.
Avastin® is used to treat the following conditions
- Metastatic colorectal cancer, in combination with chemotherapy
- Non-small cell lung cancer, in combination with chemotherapy
- Metastatic HER2-negative breast cancer in patients not previously treated with chemotherapy
- Metastatic kidney cancer in combination with chemotherapy
The following list includes some of the serious side effects of Avastin®
- Rarely, Avastin® may cause a severe and potentially fatal condition called gastrointestinal (GI) perforation, or a hole in the stomach or intestines
- Changes in vision or nervous system disturbances
- Kidney dysfunction
- Reduced white blood cell count
- Severe bleeding
- Severe high blood pressure
- Slow or incomplete wound healing
- Stroke, heart attack, blood clots, chest pain
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured due to Avastin®, you may have a legal claim for damages as well as the right for justice against the offending company.  Because of the recent Avastin® Recall, you may need help from an attorney well-versed in Avastin® concerns.  Large drug companies keep attorneys on their payroll ready to fight for them. You need someone on your side also. The lawyers at Parilman and Associates are waiting to help you. Call now since there are possible time limits for obtaining compensation.