Qualaquin® Injury Lawyer

New Mexico Drug Injury Attorney

The medication Qualaquin® has been linked to serious and life-threatening bleeding reactions, including severe bleeding due to lowered platelet count, and two conditions that may result in serious kidney problems, hospitalization, and death.

What Is Qualaquin Used For?

Qualaquin is a drug specifically approved to treat a rare form of malaria caused by the parasite Plasmodium  falciparum, but it is often used “off label” by patients who suffer from night-time leg cramps. The Food and Drug  Administration (FDA) received reports of serious side effects in patients using Qualaquin and issued a safety announcement warning against using the drug off label—specifically for people taking Qualaquin for night-time leg cramps—because users may suffer severe hematological (blood-related) side effects.

What Are the Side Effects of Qualquin?

The FDA warned Qualaquin has been linked to severe bleeding and two similar conditions known as “hemolytic-uremic syndrome” and “thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.” These conditions are very similar and both result in a dramatically reduced blood platelet count in the body. Platelets play a key  role in the blood clotting process, as they release hormones necessary for the clotting process to occur.

If you or someone you know took Qualquin for night-time leg cramps and was diagnosed with either of these conditions or suffered from severe bleeding, contact our law firm immediately for a free and confidential evaluation of your case.

What Is “Off Label” Use?

Off label use is when someone uses a drug to treat a condition the FDA has not approved the drug to treat. For example, some anti-anxiety medications are used off label to treat nausea, because the drugs have a calming effect on the stomach.

What Are the Symptoms of Qualaquin Complications?

Symptoms of potential health problems caused by Qualaquin use include:

  • bleeding gums
  • blood in urine or stool
  • easy bruising
  • severe nose bleeds
  • unusual purple, brown, or red spots on the skin

We Want to Help

If you or someone you care about took Qualaquin and suffered  from severe bleeding or kidney problems requiring hospitalization, we want to speak with you. Call us or fill out a free online consultation form to learn how we may be able to help.

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Qualaquin® is a registered trademark of AR Scientific, Inc., and is used here only to identify the product in question. This law firm is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or associated with AR Scientific, Inc., or the Food and Drug Administration.

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If you've been injured by Qualaquin®, fight back by getting a New Mexico drug injury attorney who knows how to win. At Ron Bell Injury Lawyers, we sue careless drivers and stand up to insurance companies to get you the money you need. With an office located in Albuquerque, we easily serve clients throughout New Mexico, including Alamogordo, Clovis, Farmington, Hobbs, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Roswell, and Santa Fe.

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