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Duract (bromfenac sodium capsules) was a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug manufactured by American Home Products for short-term management of pain (around 10 days). The drug was widely prescribed in 1997 and 1998 particularly to relieve pain and reduce inflammation, treat headaches, muscle aches, dental pain, menstrual cramps and athletic injuries. This drug was also used to reduce fever. Duract was removed from the market in May of 1998 due to a large number of adverse drug experience reports. This drug is highly liver toxic and causes elevated liver enzymes which can lead to liver failure necessitating liver transplant or death. The initial symptoms of liver damage are abdominal pain, swelling in the stomach and extremities,brown urine, yellow eyes and jaundice. Most common side effects are abdominal pain, headache, nausea, increased sleepiness, and constipation. Duract may also cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision. It may also rarely cause ringing in the ears and or loss of hearing. Infrequently, this medication may increase the skin's sensitivity to sunlight. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. SYMPTOMS OF LIVER DAMAGE Unusually dark urine, yellowing of the whites of the eyes, pain just below your ribs on the right side, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, yellowing of your skin On June 22, 1998, Duract was removed from the market due to report of liver diseases requiring transplant and deaths. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED, YOU NEED THE LAW FIRM OF BOURGAULT & HARDING CALL 800.880.1438 Copyright 2006 - All Rights Reserved Bourgault & Harding, A Law Firm 1100 East Bridger Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101 tel 702.384.8023 fax 702.384.5731 Nevada Duract Attorneys Disclaimer: The Las Vegas Auto Accidents, and Big-Rig Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Airplane Accidents, Bus & Train Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Boating & Watercraft Accidents, Swimming Pool Accidents, Amusement Park Accidents, Construction Site Accidents, Drunk Driver Accidents, Defective Roads Accidents, Wrongful Death, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Burn Injury, Animal Attacks/Dog Bite, Slip and Fall Accidents, Premises Liability, Dangerous Drugs Litigation, Defective Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Product Liability, Toxic Substances in Nevada. Please contact a Nevada Personal Injury Lawyer, Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorney. This web site is not intended to solicit clients for matters outside of the state of Nevada. ©2006 The Law Offices of Bourgault & Harding. Las Vegas, Nevada Personal Injury Lawyers, serving the communities of: Las Vegas, Clark County Nevada. 
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