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The FDA has warned that the antibiotic drug, Ketek could cause liver failure. Ketek has been available in the United States since 2004 with 50 million in sales in the first half of 2006.

Ketek is an antibiotic used to treat acute upper respiratory tract diseases including bronchitis, influenza, and moraxell catarrhalis. On January 20, 2006 researchers reported 3 cases of severe liver toxicity following Ketek use. One patient needed liver transplant and another died. All patients had been healthy prior to their Ketek use.

Ketek is also used for the treatment of respiratory infections including chronic bronchitis, acute bacterial sinusitus and other similar conditions.

Side effects of Ketek include liver problems with a need for liver transplant, drug induced hepatitis and death.

The FDA is currently examining the frequency of liver-related adverse effects of Ketek and similar antibiotics in order to determine if labeling changes or other actions are needed.

The FDA has issued the following recommendations to healthcare providers and patients:

• Patients taking Ketek, or generic versions, should be monitored for signs of liver problems. If symptoms develop, patients should stop taking Ketek.
• Patients who are not experiencing side-effects such as jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) should not stop taking Ketek unless otherwise directed by their doctor.
• Patients who notice warning signs of liver toxicity such as jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) or blurring vision should contact their doctor immediately.
• Ketek, like an antibiotic, should not be used to treat viral infections. This drug is only effective against susceptible microorganisms.

Current labeling warns doctors of the potential for liver-related adverse effects associated with the use of Ketek.

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