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U.S. Cancer Patients Receive Tasigna Atherosclerosis Warning

Tasigna maker warns that the drug can have serious life-threatening side effects

Monday, November 6, 2017 - Cancer patients in the U.S. are now aware of severe atherosclerosis that can result from taking Tasigna via a stern "black box" warning from Swiss Pharmaceutical manufacturer Novartis. Cancer doctors and patients in the U.S, are to be on the alert for developing, "life-threatening health problems" if they choose to take the chemotherapy drug. The company writes that the most important information to know about prescription Tasigna is that the drug can cause QT prolongation and lead to sudden death. According to www.mayoclinic.com, QT prolongation is a heart rhythm disorder causing irregular heart rhythms called arrhythmias, causing the heart muscle to take longer to recharge between beats. Immediate signs that you may have developed the condition are feeling lightheaded, faint, or have a noticeably irregular heartbeat. Tasigna patient experiencing any of these symptoms are advised to see a doctor immediately.

If you have recently been diagnosed with CML and are about to start Tasigna treatment, doctors are urged to test your heart by administering an electrocardiogram (ECG). Other times doctors should check a patients heart is 7 days after starting Tasigna treatment, any time the dosage is changed, and frequently and regularly after Tasigna treatment ceases. Blood tests should also be given looking for low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood. Doctors must now also screen Tasigna patients that have a history of heart or blood issues or are on heart or blood thinning medications. The official Tasigna web statement also states that Tasigna can cause adverse reactions when taken along with other medications or supplements, increasing the chances for deadly side effects. Patients are warned that Tasigna should be taken on an empty stomach and not to eat for at least 2 hours before treatment begins and one hour afterward as well. It is also forbidden to eat grapefruit before during or after a treatment.

Tasigna patients are also experiencing the symptoms of atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque rapidly builds up in the arteries causing reduced blood flow to the legs and feet, heart, and brain. Symptoms of atherosclerosis include chest pain, numbness, coldness, and tingling in the legs and feet which if left untreated could cause necrosis to set in requiring amputation. When a chunk of plaque breaks away from the artery's wall it could become lodged in a smaller vessel causing 100% blockage resulting in instant death from a heart attack or paralysis from a stroke. In addition to sudden death and atherosclerosis, there are other serious, life-threatening side effects of Tasigna. Tasigna, because of its extreme toxicity can also cause liver damage. The first signs of liver damage are the yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes. Frequent headaches, grogginess, and changes in eyesight may indicate brain bleeding. If you are experiencing sudden stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting you may have developed pancreas inflammation (pancreatitis).

Tasigna lawsuits are now being filed by patients who experienced circulation problems due to atherosclerosis. Unfortunately, some of those filing lawsuits experienced some of the most severe circulatory problems from atherosclerosis, resulting in amputation of one or more limbs.

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