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The Unfolding Legal Landscape: Jardiance and Its Alleged Connection to Fournier’s Gangrene

Introduction 

Understanding the legal intricacies surrounding a lawsuit is crucial, particularly when it involves a serious matter like Fournier’s gangrene allegedly linked to the usage of Jardiance. This article aims to shed light on the recent developments in the ongoing litigation, providing clear and succinct insights into the latest legal landscape.  

Background 

Jardiance (empagliflozin) is a popular drug developed by Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company. It’s primarily used in the management of type 2 diabetes. Since its release, it has been widely prescribed worldwide due to effectiveness in reducing cardiovascular deaths. [1]

However, in more recent years, legal concerns have arisen about a supposed linkage between Jardiance and the development of a rare but life-threatening infection known as Fournier’s gangrene[2]

Understanding Fournier’s Gangrene 

Fournier’s gangrene is a necrotizing infection affecting the genital or perineal regions. It is a rare disease but can quickly progress from minor symptoms to life-threatening conditions if left untreated. The most crucial aspect of this infection that spiked legal interest is its alleged connection with Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors such as Jardiance. [3]

Conclusion 

The unfolding litigation surrounding Jardiance and its alleged link with Fournier’s gangrene highlights the complex interface between medical treatments, risks disclosure, and legal implications thereof. As always, the health and safety of patients remain paramount, and it is crucial that regulatory entities and manufacturers continue to strive to ensure transparency and the delivery of critical safety information to patients. Legal precedents set by these cases could shape future regulatory practices, further stressing the importance of ongoing monitoring and assessment of pharmaceutical interventions. 

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury from Jardiance, give us a call at the Michael Brady Lynch Firm at 888-585-5970 or brandon@mblynchfirm.com. 

Date: August 15, 2023

Author: Brandon Salter

Citations

[1] https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/us/press-release/us-fda-approves-jardiance-empagliflozin-treat-adults-living-heart-failure-reduced

[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7368210/

[3] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22025-fourniers-gangrene

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