When Xarelto was initially introduced in the market, it seemed to be a groundbreaking new drug in the field of anticoagulants. Unlike the long-used blood thinners such as Warfarin, Xarelto was praised for its effectiveness by physicians and researchers. The FDA also approved Xarelto for the prevention of its blood clots which helped to reduce the risk of strokes and prevent deep vein thrombosis in patients with hip and knee replacement.
Although the medication was prescribed widely to millions of people each year, there were thousands of negative reports on the Xarelto side effects. As the number of adverse reports increased against the drug companies, FDA had to look into the matter and eventually declare the drug as a potentially dangerous medication. Some of the fatal side effects include:
- Brain hemorrhage
- Pulmonary embolism
- Rectal bleeding
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Epidural hematoma
- Death
While Xarelto was appreciated for its ability to act quickly against traveling of blood clots, the lack of an antidote has put patients in great peril. Some patients experienced life-threatening bleeding from even small injuries as there was no known medication to stop the bleeding. Internal hemorrhaging or brain bleeding was also reported amongst some patients.
Legal claims
The Xarelto lawsuit update allows patients to file legal complaints against the pharmaceutical companies who have seen great financial benefits from the drug. Despite the severe risks to patients, the companies went on releasing misleading information. Moreover, the companies did not do enough clinical research about the potential side effects of the drug before releasing it into the market. They kept on representing the medication as a safe alternative to the existing blood thinners. Plaintiffs can ask for treatment costs including hospitalizations and follow-up visits, wage loss, and funeral expenses.
With the increased use of Xarelto leading to severe health complications and fatalities, plenty of lawsuits have been filed since 2014. If you know someone who faced such physical injuries, get in touch with the experienced attorneys of xareltoactions.com at http://xareltoactions.com/. They will deal with your medical records to determine whether it qualifies for a financial compensation. Dial 1(855)631-1516 to schedule your free case evaluation today!