Brought
onto the market in 2011, Xarelto is a new classification of blood
thinners for patients who are at risk of forming blood clots.
Xarelto,
the trade name of the drug rivaroxaban is produced by Janssen
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a Johnson & Johnson company), under license
from Bayer HealthCare. It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
of the US to treat patients suffering from risk of stroke and systemic
embolism with non-valvular atrial fibrillation, specially after hip and
knee replacement surgery.
Belonging
to a class of medications called factor Xa inhibitors, it was initially
thought to be a revolutionary alternative. But soon after patients
complained about the side effects and the victims filed for xarelto lawsuits.
The most pertinent danger of the drug
While
internal bleeding is a risk of any blood thinner might have, emergency
antidotes are available for the existing drugs. There is no known
antidote for Xarelto, which means, in case of internal bleeding, the
situation can eve lead to fatal consequences.
The FDA recommends the patients to call the doctor right away if they notice any of the following symptoms while on Xarelto:
- Unexpected bleeding or bleeding that lasts for unusually long time (for example, in case of nose bleeding in person who has it often, unusual bleeding from the gums or heavier than normal menstrual bleeding)
- Uncontrollable bleeding from any injury
- Red, pink or brown urine
- Bright red or black, tar-like stools (tar like appearance)
- Coughing up blood or blood clots
- Vomiting blood or if the vomit looks like coffee grounds
- Constant headaches, dizziness or weakness
- Pain, swelling or new drainage at wound sites
Victims can claim for the following in xarelto lawsuits:
- Medical expenses, ongoing and future bills
- Hospitalization costs
- Loss of wages
- Damage award for pain and suffering
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complications of Xarelto.
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