F.D.A. Warns of Liver Failure After Antibiotic Use – June 30, 2006

By GARDINER HARRIS Published: June 30, 2006 WASHINGTON, June 29 ” Federal drug regulators issued a strong warning Thursday that Ketek, a controversial antibiotic, could in rare circumstances cause serious liver injury, liver failure and even death. “We clearly now understand that there is risk of serious liver injury with Ketek,” said Dr. John Jenkins,…