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Taxotere is a popular intravenous chemotherapy drug that is used to treat early-stage cancer before or after surgery and advanced-stage breast cancer. While it has been effective in treating these cancers, it unfortunately causes some severe side effects, including potential eye injuries and vision damage. If you are having trouble with your eyes or vision after receiving chemotherapy, you may be entitled to compensation and should talk to a lawyer with pharmaceutical litigation experience as soon as possible.
Taxotere Can Cause Serious Eye Injuries
Numerous studies suggest that Taxotere patients are at risk of developing eye injuries such as blurred vision, excessive tearing, and even loss of vision. Some of the eye conditions that have been linked to Taxotere include:
- Canalicular stenosis
- Punctal stenosis
- Lacrimal duct obstruction
- Epiphora
- Conjunctivitis
- Scarring of the lacrimal system
- Cystoid macular edema
Many of these issues can lead to permanent vision loss if left untreated. Chemotherapy patients should seek immediate medical attention if they begin to experience issues with their eyesight.
How Taxotere Affects Your Vision
Taxotere primarily affects the lacrimal system – your tear ducts and supporting systems that produce tears and allow for drainage. Taxotere enters these tissues and accumulates, potentially leading to scarring and blockage of the lacrimal system. In turn, this causes bacteria to accumulate, which can cause infection and inflammation.
A Failure to Warn
The manufacturer of Taxotere was aware of the potential harm to patients’ vision but failed to provide sufficient warning. As a result, thousands of chemotherapy patients have suffered damage to their eyesight. Patients nationwide are pursuing legal claims against the manufacturer to hold them accountable and recover the compensation they deserve.
Do You Have an Eye Injury Claim?
If you have experienced any eye irritation symptoms or have been diagnosed with an eye injury, contact a lawyer with experience in pharmaceutical litigation as soon as possible. There are deadlines for filing lawsuits, so it’s in your best interest to act quickly. Our legal team will review your case to determine whether you may have a legal claim for compensation.
Since 2019 litigation has been pending against the manufacturer of Taxotere, Sanofi Aventis. Many of these lawsuits have been consolidated into multidistrict litigation in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. You may be able to join in this litigation or pursue an independent legal claim to seek compensation for the following:
- Your current and future medical bills
- The pain and suffering you have experienced
- Your lost income and lost future earning capacity
- Loss of quality of life
Contact a Taxotere Eye Injury Lawyer Today
If you have suffered harm as a result of Taxotere, you need to take immediate action to protect your legal rights. To speak with a lawyer who knows how to handle Taxotere claims, contact Hendler Flores Law by phone or email today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your legal options. Your story matters.
There is no cost or obligation if you contact us, and if you decide to file a lawsuit, you will not pay any up-front fees or out-of-pocket costs. Our firm gets paid on contingency, which means we only get paid if we get you a financial recovery.
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