Tequin, which is also known by its generic name of gatifloxacin, is an antibiotic sold by Bristol-Myers Squib since 1999. It is in a class of antibiotics used for the treatment of bacterial infections, including pneumonia and sexually transmitted diseases, which affect the lungs, sinuses and urinary tract.

On March 1, 2006 the results of a Canadian study were released which indicate that Tequin caused patients who were prescribed the medication to have a 17 times greater risk of developing diabetes. In addition, the study revealed that there was a 4 times greater risk among Tequin users of being hospitalized with low blood sugar disorders. The study was based on a comparison with other antibiotics, none of which had the same level of side effects as Tequin.

Tequin has also been shown to cause side effects such as liver damage, irregular heartbeats, fainting, muscle damage, dizziness and nausea.

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious adverse event you believe was caused by Tequin, call our skilled New York Tequin Attorneys to learn more about your legal rights and options. You may have the right to monetary damages, including reimbursement for medical expenses, any loss of income, pain and suffering, and even punitive damages if special circumstances can be proven.

As experienced New York Tequin Lawyers, we focus our practice on the entire state of New York, including New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany and the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Putnam and Syracuse.  We provide compassionate advice, guidance and support for the human needs of clients while delivering aggressive and effective legal representation of the highest order within the following areas:

• Tequin
• Pharmaceutical Litigation
• Personal Injury
  
• Serious Injury
  
• Catastrophic Injury

If you have suffered an adverse reaction to Tequin, you need to see a doctor to evaluate your health status. You also need a skilled Tequin attorney to protect your rights. This type of claim is extremely specific and requires a very high level of knowledge in regard to the scientific and medical issues involved, as well as the legal ramifications.

As respected New York Tequin Attorneys, we have achieved exemplary results in Tequin cases through years of experience and by hiring the finest lawyers, para-professionals, investigators and experts in the legal community. Our staff has represented thousands of clients during the course of more than 35 years in practice, with recoveries equaling or exceeding $1,000,000 being a common occurrence.

We have outstanding reputations throughout the region, are highly experienced litigators and are recognized by the legal community. This excellence is exemplified not only in the results we obtain for clients, but through court appointment in complex plaintiff case management committees, radio appearances, newspaper articles, bar association membership, speaking engagements and philanthropic organizations.

If you or someone you know in New York State, including New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany and the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Putnam and Syracuse, needs the assistance of an experienced New York Tequin Lawyer, call Oshman & Mirisola, LLP today at 800-800-9398, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your initial consultation.