Tribenzor is a prescription medication that is primarily used to treat high blood pressure. In medical terms, Tribenzor is a combination of three drugs: amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and olmesartan. Similar to other blood pressure medicines that can be effective in treating high blood pressure, Tribenzor can also be associated with certain side effects and health risks.
Examples of common Tribenzor side effects include:
- Rapid weight loss or vomiting;
- Hypotension;
- Dehydration, which may lead to dry mouth, muscle cramps, and/or muscle weakness;
- Kidney failure;
- Heart issues, including a fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat;
- Chronic diarrhea; and/or
- Other symptoms related to the use of blood pressure medications, including in rare cases chest pains or a heart attack.
In particular, one of the main risks with taking prescription Tribenzor is that it can cause villous atrophy. Villous atrophy is an erosion of the villi which lines the walls of the intestine that causes the intestines to not absorb nutrients properly. This can in turn result in malnutrition and other long-term issues.
These symptoms can sometimes appear months or years after a person begins taking Tribenzor. In some cases, injuries related to takingTribenzor can include a worsening of the previous blood pressure symptoms.
For instance, people that take Tribenzor who are predisposed to heart disease or have already had severe heart disease, may find that their heart conditions worsen or even suffer a heart attack as a result of taking Tribenzor. As such, it is important that Tribenzor be prescribed only by a licensed physician after a full evaluation of each individual.
Who Can Be Held Liable for Injuries Caused by Tribenzor Lawsuits?
As far as who may be held liable for an injury caused by Tribenzor, it is important to consult your local state and jurisdiction’s laws on personal injury. Specifically, drug injuries will typically fall under the umbrella of medical malpractice laws.
Medical malpractice law is the set of laws that allow an injured person, most often a patient, to bring a legal claim against a negligent medical professional. Medical malpractice laws are the set of laws that allow patients to recover damages for the harms that were caused by the professional’s substandard conduct.
Specifically, medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional, such as a pharmacist, doctor, and/or a healthcare organization, falls below the standard duty of care that is required of them when they are managing, diagnosing, and/or treating a patient.
It is important to note that the deviation from the standard duty of care by the medical professional must result in an actual injury in order for it to be considered medical malpractice. The deviation from the standard duty of care that is required of all medical professionals is generally the result of an act of negligence by that medical professional.
For instance, in the case of a pharmacist printing the wrong directions for the use of Tribenzor, such a negligent act may fall below their duty of care and result in an injury to a patient. If that is the case, such negligence may result in a medical malpractice suit being filed by the Tribenzor user.
However, the patient will first need to prove all of the elements necessary to be successful in their medical malpractice claim. In such cases, the injured person will be known as the plaintiff and may be able to prove that the pharmacist’s negligent actions directly contributed to their injury or illness.
Once again, there are various parties that can be held liable for injuries resulting from antipsychotic drugs. Examples of common parties that can be held liable for drug injuries caused by Tribenzor include:
- Medical professionals, especially if there is negligence, malpractice, or diagnosing errors involved with the treatment of an individual with illnesses requiring the use of Tribenzor;
- Manufacturers of drugs, such as manufacturers or wholesalers under product defect laws;
- Pharmacy or other medical professionals, especially if there is a prescription error, such as if a doctor prescribes the wrong dosage, prescribes the wrong drug or prescribes a drug to the wrong person.
In any of the above situations, a person injured by the use of Tribenzor may require legal action to resolve their legal disputes or conflicts arising from their injury. In most cases, this will mean initiating a personal injury lawsuit against the party that is responsible for their injuries and demanding a damage award to cover their injuries.
Are There Any Legal Remedies for Tribenzor Injury Claims?
In short, yes, there are legal remedies for Tribenzor injury claims. However, once again, the exact legal remedies for Tribenzor injury claims will fall under the medical malpractice or personal injury laws of the state in which the injury has allegedly occurred.
Generally speaking, in a medical malpractice case involving injuries related to the use of drugs such as Tribenzor, the legal remedies granted by the judge or jury will typically consist of a monetary damages award, which is paid by the defendant to the victim.
Additionally, in cases where a product defect is involved, remedies may also include product recalls and/or a class action lawsuit being initiated by the group of people who are alleging they were harmed by the specific drug.
A damage award is a specific monetary amount that is intended to reimburse the injured person (i.e. the plaintiff) for any losses that they suffered as a result of the medical malpractice occuring. Examples of common damage claims that are included in a Tribenzor injury claim include, but is not limited to:
- Hospital expenses, including the cost of stay and treatments performed on the plaintiff during their stay;
- Treatments that are necessary to treat the manifestation of the adverse effects that resulted from Tribenzor, including the necessary treatments to correct or reverse any medical malpractice negligent action;
- Lost wages or lost earning capacity; and/or
- Pharmaceutical costs.
Some medical malpractice claims based on the use of Tribenzor may result in considerably high damages awards, especially when the plaintiff suffered serious or egregious bodily damage because of the negligence of the medical professional.
For example, if a doctor prescribes a higher than normal dosage of Tribenzor knowing that their patient had a history of heart issues, and then their patient suffers a heart attack, the doctor may face punitive damages in addition to being held liable under medical malpractice laws.
Once again, in order for a plaintiff to receive damages for their injury, they must prove all of the necessary elements of their medical malpractice or personal injury claim. Although the exact legal elements required to prove medical malpractice differs by state, in general all of the following elements must be proved by a plaintiff in order for them to recover for injuries related to Tribenzor:
- The person or party responsible for the medical malpractice owed the patient a duty of care that they failed to meet;
- The medical malpractice caused an actual injury, resulting in actual damages to the patient in some way;
- The damages that were caused by the medical malpractice can be calculated into a specific monetary amount; and
- The injury to the plaintiff did not exist prior to the medical malpractice occurring.
Once again, the deviation from the standard duty of care by the medical professional must result in an actual injury to the patient in order for it to be considered medical malpractice. Since physicians that prescribe Tribenzor are considered to be medical professionals, they are assumed to have a duty of care to practice and prescribe medications according to the standards of other physicians in their field.
As you can imagine, the most difficult element to prove in a malpractice lawsuit involving injuries resulting from Tribenzor is that of causation, i.e. that the physician’s acts actually caused the injuries.
In general, in order to prove that a medical professional fell below their standard of care, testimony from another expert witness that is a medical professional familiar with the drug is often necessary. As such, an experienced attorney may be needed to assist the plaintiff with building their civil case.
Do I Need a Lawyer for Help with a Tribenzor Lawsuit?
As can be seen, drug injuries resulting from the use of Tribenzor can be serious and often require legal action. As such, if you have been injured by the use of Tribenzor, it is in your best interests to consult with an experienced class action lawyer.
An experienced personal injury lawyer will be able to advise you as to your best course of legal action and how you may be able to recover from your injuries. Additionally, they will be able to help you determine the party responsible for your injuries.
An attorney may also assist you with initiating a private personal injury lawsuit against the responsible party or parties. Finally, an attorney will also be able to represent you in court, as necessary.
