The antibiotic Ketek, manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis, had been reported to cause liver failure, blurred vision and loss of consciousness in adults. Twelve adults in the United States suffered liver failure, and four of them died. Twenty-three others suffered serious liver injuries.1
The company undertook a study of Ketek in 24,000 patients to prove its safety. The trial was marred by fraud, one of the investigators on the study is now in federal prison, and another lost his medical license.1
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