Rivaroxaban
is sold under the brand name of Xarelto which is an extensively used
prescription medication given as a blood thinner or anticoagulant. It is
given to patients to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and avoid pulmonary embolism (PE) who have knee or hip replacement surgeries. The drug, by definition falls under the class of Xa inhibitors.
In
2011, the FDA approved the drug to be a safe alternative for those who
cannot tolerate anticoagulants. It became a popular medicine in no time,
but unfortunately, were proved to be associated with plenty of negative
health effects.
The major side effects that can lead to xarelto legal compensation includes but not limited to:
- Stroke
- Hemorrhage
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Abnormal liver function
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Pulmonary embolism
- Spinal epidural hematoma
- Wound leakage and complications
How
do you know you have been affected by Xarelto? As a patient undergoing
the medication of this blood thinner should be careful of the following
symptoms and visit doctor at the earliest if any of the following
condition persists:
- Frequent nosebleeds
- Unusual bleeding from the gums
- Wounds with pain, swelling or new drainage at the site
- Coughing up blood or blood clots
- Low blood pressure along with loss of consciousness
- Vaginal bleeding or menstrual bleeding heavier than usual
- Severe uncontrolled bleeding from any part of the body
The compensation for the medication speaks about how the manufacturing companies did not reveal the fatal side effects of this drug.
The most dangerous of the side effects is the fact how Xarelto does
not have any antidote to stop in case of incessant bleeding. Moreover,
they continued advertising the drug as a safe and effective alternative
to the known blood thinners.
Patients
can claim for the expenses of their medical bills for the ongoing and
future expenses. They can also claim for the wage loss, expenses of the
hospital emergency rooms, funeral expenses and more.
Do
you or someone you know have been injured by the Xarelto medication?
get in touch with the professional attorneys of Xarelto Claims. Visit
their website http://myxareltoclaims.com/ or dial 888-974-0844 to
determine whether the case is eligible for financial compensation. Get a
free evaluation of your case to know more about the details.
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