This is the problem we will face it people continue to advocate against animal testing. Animal testing is necessary in order to prevent reactions similar to this pooor guys...animal testing is important

ibkgab001:
Drug meant for Gorilla is been shipped to Nigeria for testing And evaluation

My thought too. The drug was an experimental drug and they went ahead to test it on humans in africa. GSK must pay nothing less than 50 million pounds for the crime against humanity they have perpetuated against this innocent soul. As from now on, i stay away from GSK manufactured drugs. I dont want to be another man's lab rat. Nigerian govt should take this up.

Pathetic.......

onatisi:
But normally the doctor that prescribed the drug should have carried out test to ascertain whether the drug is suitable for the man body system or not. You don't just prescribe powerful drugs anyhow to patients

i do strongly believe testing of prescription is not the sole responsibility of doctors.
With whom will he/she test the medication on?

Thats rest squarely on shoulders of pharmaceutical companies who rolls out medications and solutions.
However,dosages and prescriptions falls within the scope of doctors practises when prescribing for patients.

The doctor,the pharmacist and pharma company all have queries to answer.

[color=#000099][/color] Zyloric works well for urea accumulation, one of my patients is currently on it, this isnt a fault of gsk, he reacted to the drug and this reaction would have started as early as after taking the first or second dose... Deeply sorry for him. That's why comprehensive history taking about drug allergies is very important before prescribing any medication, even if its just paracetamol or septrin, it can be disastrous.

ChappyChase:
Imagine say na poor man, na die him for Die oo!!!
GSK should compensate him oo, even though there is no amount of compensation that will do.....

This absolutely has nothing to do with GSK. Steven Johnsons Syndrome is a very well known side effect of this drug (Zyloric)

The doctor should have warned the patient of the potential side effect. This is what happens when doctors hide the names of the medication they are giving to patients or do not appropriately educate their patients.
The pharmacist who sold the drug is also liable as he/she should have warned the patient too.

What will need in Nigeria is a legislation on patient's bill of rights. It is the right of the patient's to be educated by their healthcare providers about medications and treatment options.

Nigerian doctors sometimes act like demi-gods. It is the patient's life and they have the right to ask questions; ANY question.

By the way, keep in mind that every medication is a potential poison. There are thousands of different medications that we all take every day that can cause this and more.

I wish him a speedy recovery.

Kingsasian:
Chineke. I prefer herbal medicine

U shouldn't as it could be more dangerous, in the sense that u dont really know what to treat.
I do not think GSK should be held responsible, but the health care provided should be d 1 resp. This is because a leaflet is often attached to each drug which guides both the patient and the care providers, so its d duty of the care provider to educate the patient or care giver on precautions to take.

Spirit1:


This absolutely has nothing to do with GSK. Steven Johnsons Syndrome is a very well known side effect of this drug (Zyloric)

The doctor should have warned the patient of the potential side effect. This is what happens when doctors hide the names of the medication they are giving to patients or do not appropriately educate their patients.
The pharmacist who sold the drug is also liable as he/she should have warned the patient too.

What will need in Nigeria is a legislation on patient's bill of rights. It is the right of the patient's to be educated by their healthcare providers about medications and treatment options.

Nigerian doctors sometimes act like demi-gods. It is the patient's life and they have the right to ask questions; ANY question.

By the way, keep in mind that every medication is a potential poison. There are thousands of different medications that we all take every day that can cause this and more.

I wish him a speedy recovery.

I believe GSK should have written the side effect on the pack,

Why blame the drug?

It's the doctors fault. Steven Johnson syndrome is a fairly common adverse drug reaction ..the doctor didn't factor that..

People use this drug everyday

SEE WHAT FAKE DRUG CAN CAUSE.

Dora died NAFDAC FOLLOW AM

Gsk has been so wicked to Africa since the time of fake inhaler for athsmatic patients

fart:
This is the problem we will face it people continue to advocate against animal testing. Animal testing is necessary in order to prevent reactions similar to this pooor guys...animal testing is important

It's not d problem here, this drug is known for this effect in people who are sensitive to it. Advice is usually given to stop the medication if such rxns occur and to dtart again when they disappear, and if they happen to appear again, they should be stopped completely

persius555:
My thought too. The drug was an experimental drug and they went ahead to test it on humans in africa. GSK must pay nothing less than 50 million pounds for the crime against humanity they have perpetuated against this innocent soul. As from now on, i stay away from GSK manufactured drugs. I dont want to be another man's lab rat. Nigerian govt should take this up.

Please stop misinforming people. Zyloric (Allopurinol) is a well established drug used to treat gouty arthritis. It is used by millions of people all over the world.

It is NOT an experimental drug please!!!!!

The effect of ignoring pharmacologists.

You want to give to the Doctor, the duty of a certified pharmacologist, and still want a good result? Nope.

My older brother once reacted to a drug he took. He was covered in blisters and sore. But it wasn't as severe as this.

He vowed not to take drugs again except for herb.

But what kind of a drug will do this to human and yet still be on sale....?

HERBAL MEDICINE CANNOT DO THIS ULTIMATE EVIL TO YOU. I MET A LADY WHO TOLD ME HOW SHE HAS BEEN COPING WITH AFTER-EFFECT OF GENTAMICIN. WHICH SHE USED FOR UTI AS PRESCRIBED BY HER DOCTOR. SHE COMPLAINED TO THE DOCTOR THAT SHES HAVING ALERGY, THE DOC SAID 'NEVER MIND' TODAY, SHE CONSTANTLY STRUGGLES WITH FAINTING. I HAVE TO PRESCRIBE FOOD SUPPLEMENTS FOR HER. MUST YOU COPE WITH DISEASE AND THEN AFTER-EFFECT OF TREATMENT DRUGS? LET FOOD BE YOUR MEDICINE, LET YOUR MEDICINE BE FOOD. MY CLIENTS HAD FIBROID AND ITS TISSUES COMING OUT OF THEIR BODIES THROUGH OUR HERBS, INSTEAD OF BEING OPERATED ON.

oreos:

By His stripes you are healed in Jesus name, amen.
I am praying for your healing.

Don't believe this poo dis looks lik a fire incident

NICOGRAVITY:

By His stripes you are healed in Jesus name, amen.
I am praying for your healing.

What makes you think that I needed healing? Pray for yourself and your family first

donodion:

i do strongly believe testing of prescription is not the sole responsibility of doctors.
With whom will he/she test the medication on?

Thats rest squarely on shoulders of pharmaceutical companies who rolls out medications and solutions.
However,dosages and prescriptions falls within the scope of doctors practises when prescribing for patients.

The doctor,the pharmacist and pharma company all have queries to answer.

exactly my point.

omg this is terrible but by the way why will they associate my name with the disease STEPHEN abeg oooo

I am afraid he wont win his suit because on the medicine there were a lot of warnings
His doctor is probbal at fault



What you need to know before you take Zyloric
Do not take Zyloric if:
you are allergic (hypersensitive) to allopurinol or any of the other ingredients of Zyloric (listed in Section 6).
If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Zyloric.
Warnings and Precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking your medicine if:
you are of Han Chinese, African or Indian origin
you have problems with your liver or kidneys. Your doctor may give you a lower dose or ask you to take it less often than each day. They will also monitor you more closely.
you have heart problems or high blood pressure and you take diuretics and/or a medicine called ACE-inhibitors.
you are currently having an attack of gout.
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Take special care with Zyloric:
Skin rashes have been reported in patients taking allopurinol. Frequently, the rash can involve ulcers of the mouth, throat, nose, genitals and conjunctivitis (red and swollen eyes). These serious skin rashes are often preceded by influenza-like symptoms fever, headache, body ache (flu-like symptoms). The rash may progress to widespread blistering and peeling of the skin. If you develop a rash or these skin symptoms, stop taking allopurinol and contact your doctor immediately.
If you have cancer or Lesch-Nyhan syndrome the amount of uric acid may increase in your urine. To prevent this, you need to assure to drink sufficiently to dilute your urine.
In case you have kidney stones, the kidney stones will become smaller and may enter your urinary tract.
Children
Use in children is rarely indicated, except in some types of cancer (especially leukaemia) and certain enzyme disorders such as Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.
Other medicines and Zyloric
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following:
aspirin
theophylline, used for breathing problems
medicines used for fits (epilepsy), phenytoin
vidarabine, used to treat herpes or chickenpox
antibiotics (ampicillin or amoxicillin)
didanosine, used to treat HIV infection
medicines used for cancer
medicines used to reduce your immune response (immunosuppressants)
medicines used to treat diabetes
medicines for heart problems or high blood pressure such as ACE inhibitors or water tablets (diuretics)
medicines used to thin your blood (anticoagulants), such as warfarin
any other medicine to treat gout.
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines obtained without a prescription, including herbal medicines. This is because Zyloric can affect the way some medicines work. Also some other medicines can affect the way Zyloric works.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, might become pregnant or are breast-feeding.
Driving and using machines
You may feel drowsy, giddy or have problems with your coordination. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines.
Zyloric contains lactose
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
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3. How to take Zyloric
Always take Zyloric exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Take the tablet after food and swallow it with a glass of water.
The recommended dose ranges from 100 to 900 mg each day. You will usually start on a low dose, which will be increased if necessary.
If you are an older person or if you have reduced liver or kidney function, your doctor may prescribe a lower dose or to take it at longer intervals. If you have dialysis two or three times a week, your doctor may prescribe a dose of 300 or 400 mg which is to be taken straight after your dialysis.
Use in children (under 15 years)
The usual dose ranges from 100 to 400 mg each day.
If you take more Zyloric than you should
If you take more Zyloric than you should, contact a doctor or go to hospital straight away. Take the medicine pack with you. Signs of an overdose may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and dizziness.
If you forget to take Zyloric
If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you stop taking Zyloric
Do not stop taking your Zyloric without talking to your doctor.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects may happen with this medicine:
Hypersensitivity
Uncommon (may affect less than 1 in 100 people)
If you have a hypersensitivity (allergic) reaction, stop taking Zyloric and see a doctor straight way.
The signs may include:
flaking skin, boils or sore lips and mouth
very rarely signs may include sudden wheeziness, fluttering or tightness in the chest and collapse.
Do not take any more tablets unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Other side effects
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
skin rash
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting)
abnormal liver tests.
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1000 people)
liver problems such as liver inflammation
more serious hypersensitivity reactions involving fever, joint pain, abnormalities in blood, bleeding in the lips, eyes, mouth, nose or genitals, ulcers of the mouth, throat, nose, genitals, conjunctivitis (red and swollen eyes), widespread blisters or peeling.
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)
occasionally Zyloric tablets may affect your blood, which can manifest as bruising more easily than usual, or you may develop a sore throat or other signs of an infection. These effects usually occur in people with liver or kidney problems. Tell your doctor as soon as possible.
Zyloric may affect the lymph nodes
high temperature
blood in your urine (haematuria)
high levels of cholesterol in your blood (hyperlipidaemia)
a general feeling of being unwell or feeling weak
weakness, numbness, unsteadiness on your feet, feeling unable to move muscles (paralysis) or loss of consciousness
headache, dizziness, drowsiness or disturbance of your vision
chest pain (angina), high blood pressure or a slow pulse
male infertility or erectile dysfunction
enlargement of the breasts, in men as well as women
a change in your normal bowel habit
a change in taste
cataracts
hair loss or discolouration
depression
lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements (ataxia)
sensation of tingling, tickling, pricking or burning of skin (paraesthesia)
build up of fluid leading to swelling (oedema) particularly of your ankles
abnormal glucose metabolism (diabetes). Your doctor may wish to measure the level of sugar in your blood to check if this is happening.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via: Yellow Card Scheme, Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.

I was watching CNN recently where they discovered fake drugs manufactured with unknown chemicals and some with rat poison from Iraq, one of the criminals said they ship most of these drugs to Africa, US and some other countries, this generation has gone far to be the worst without human sympathy, killing without a heart, frauds, so many crimes everyday leading to destruction of lives and properties, look at what has happened to an handsome man, how will he cope when he's children now run away from him. I wish him healing

This is horrible.

and please people should learn how to read the instructions regarding the contra-indications, pharmacology, etc., attached by the manufacturers. Some Doctors are known for churning out drugs without proper instructions as to when to stop when certain reactions occur. Read the manual carefully; some Doctors have no clue, some with fair understanding won't tell you, others are just too busy.

Do not depend on your Doctor for total safety; go online and read more on the prescribed drug (unless you're taking the regular OTC drugs.)


Especially those on Antipsychotic, anti-depressants drugs - most of these drugs are known for severe adverse reactions. Some of these drugs lead to death, cardiac arrest, dementia, severe seizures, Parkinson disease, just to name a few.

AGBO!! AKA Alternative Medicine remains the best method of treatment for Africans.

dgr8est:
I lost my immediate brother to dis

Sorry dear

Eeeyah what a tragedy. Possibly if he had licked some quantity of Palm oil, that could have helped to neutralize the negative effects of the drug at the initial stage.

Talking about those common things we often times ignore or forget to apply in crisis period such as this.

We should be very cautious about the type of drugs we take.

I wish him perfect healing.

Acidosis:
The effect of ignoring pharmacologists.

You want to give to the Doctor, the duty of a certified pharmacologist, and still want a good result? Nope.

That's naija for you o.

You want to give the work of Taiwo to
Kehinde because they are of the same parents. Forgeting that they have different goals in life.

SJS is a drug reaction anybody can have if you r prone to it. It is neither the doctor or the company is liable here. Since there is no molecular biology tech in most hosp in developing countries there is.little anybdy can do. The doctor only needs to hv asked for personal or family history of sjs. The company is not at fault in any way nor the doctor if he ask for adequate info from d patient before prescribing d drug. Even paracetamol can cause sjs.

@Acidosis and miss, It is not a pharmcologist that is needed here but a moleculr biologist who would have determine his HLA. Even if his HLA is determined it is not 100% accurate to say he will have sjs with d drug or not.

Keneking:
jonathanohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

r u ok dis mng? wats jona biz hia, all dis buharist respect ursef ok ot else!!!