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A 33-year-old Bengaluru man passed away this week — purportedly while taking part in a clinical trial with Syngene. Nagesh Veeranna was found dead at his brother's house on Wednesday morning. According to the complainant, he had suffered side effects from the medicines administered during the trial.
A case of ‘unnatural death’ was registered at the Jalahalli Police station and investigation remains underway. Revana Siddappa told PTI that his brother's death was the result of ‘side effects from the medicines administered during the trial’. He also claimed that the deceased had had no health issues until his participation in the trial.
“An individual, who participated in a clinical trial in one of the pharmacokinetic studies in early December, passed away due to a sudden medical event, at his residence. We are following all clinical trial protocols and have reported to the relevant authorities. Our deepest condolences to the family. We are extending full support to the family and the authorities for the investigations” a Syngene spokesperson said.
Veeranna had reportedly been admitted to the ICU of a private hospital when the R&D company reached out to him. He was offered tablets and injections that was currently under trial in December.
Nagesh reportedly visited Syngene for the first time on December 9. Excerpts from the complaint citied by Times of India indicate that he had returned home the same night before a second, longer visit on December 12. Revana Siddappa reportedly received a call from the company on December 18 indicating that his brother had been admitted to the ICU of Narayana Hrudayalaya due to health complications.
The complaint alleges that Nagesh had told Revana Siddappa that his health worsened 24 hours after the company gave him an injection and a tablet. He had been rushed to the hospital with a severe stomach ache. The Bengaluru man was eventually discharged from the hospital on December 26 and continued to undergo regular checkups with Syngene.
According to the police report, the two brothers had eaten dinner and gone to bed as per usual on January 21. However Veeranna was unresponsive in the morning when his brother attempted to wake him up.
Siddappa had reportedly contacted the doctor from the R&D firm and rushed Nagesh to the hospital as per instructions. Doctors however declared his brother dead upon arrival.
(With inputs from agencies)
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