Consider speaking with the knowledgeable Invokana® ketoacidosis lawyers at the Hollis Law Firm today about your potential case.
Invokana® is in a new class of drug called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. In addition to Invokana, other SGLT2 inhibitors include Farxiga and Jardiance. This drug was developed by Johnson & Johnson and approved by the FDA in 2013 in order to help those who have Type 2 diabetes manage their disease. Invokana and other SGLT2 inhibitors work by preventing sugar from being reabsorbed into the blood of a person with Type 2 diabetes. In May of 2015, however, the FDA released a drug safety statement that warned patients taking Invokana and other SGLT2 inhibitors that the drug may be associated with the development of diabetic ketoacidosis. If you or a loved one has taken Invokana or another SGLT2 inhibitor and suffered from ketoacidosis, you may have legal routes to take to seek recovery. Consider speaking to the experienced Invokana ketoacidosis lawyers at the Hollis Law Firm today.
Diabetic ketoacidosis is considered a serious medical emergency. Symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis include:
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Frequent urination and/or thirst
- Vomiting
- Fruit-scented breath
- Muscle stiffness
- Arrhythmia
The friendly, knowledgeable Invokana ketoacidosis lawyers at the Hollis Law Firm focus solely on helping those who have been injured by a harmful drugs or defective medical devices. Developing ketoacidosis as a result of taking Invokana can impose significant physical, emotional, and financial strain on those who are affected and their families. If the diabetic ketoacidosis is not caught and treated in time, it may even lead to death in certain cases.
If you or a loved one used the Type 2 diabetes drug, Invokana, or another SGLT2 inhibitor and suffered diabetic ketoacidosis as a result, it may be in your best interest to meet with an experienced Invokana ketoacidosis lawyers at the Hollis Law Firm to discuss your options. These consultations are free and confidential, but do not establish a lawyer client relationship. Fill out the form on the left of this page or call (800) 701-3672 to get started.
