Ketek is Telithromycin marketed
by Sanofi-Aventis. It is an antibiotic know to be associated with serious
liver toxicity. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified
healthcare professionals and patients that it completed its safety assessment of
Ketek (telithromycin). The FDA determined that additional warnings about the
risk of liver toxicity are required and thus, Sanofi-Aventis has revised Ketek's
labeling to address this safety concern.
1. What is telithromycin?
Telithromycin is an FDA approved antibiotic drug, which belongs to the ketolide
class, marketed in the U.S. by Sanofi-Aventis under the brand name Ketek.
Telithromycin was approved in the U.S., in April 2004.
2. What is Ketek (telithromycin) used to treat?
Ketek (telithromycin) is indicated for the treatment of acute
exacerbation of chronic bronchitis; acute bacterial sinusitis; and community
acquired pneumonia of mild to moderate severity, including pneumonia caused by
resistant strep infections.
3. Who should contact a lawyer for Ketek injuries?
Patients with signs or symptoms of liver problems.
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