Pradaxa Lawsuits Mount as Death Reports Grow
By Christina Drury
As lawsuits against Pradaxa continue to be filed, the number of deaths caused by Pradaxa bleeding events is unknown. Some reports have numbered Pradaxa related deaths at over 900. The makers of Pradaxa have had multiple claims filed against them for failing to warn users of the side effects associated with their drug. They are also facing accusations of false and deceptive marketing practices because the manufacturer promoted Pradaxa as a more effective treatment than other treatments used to treat atrial fibrillation. Patients Switched to Pradaxa
On the back of the claims of superiority made by the makers of Pradaxa, several patients switched from other similar medications, such as Warfarin. Many of the Pradaxa lawsuits filed are based on the fact that patients who switched to Pradaxa did so under the influence of false and misleading marketing campaigns from the drug manufacturer. The lawsuits allege that had the company warned its users of the serious side effects and risks associated with Pradaxa, they would not have switched from other medications, such as Warfarin, that did not carry Pradaxa’s risks.
Could the Pradaxa Deaths Have Been Avoided?
Pradaxa is an anticoagulant that is used to prevent strokes in patients with a heart-rhythm disorder known as atrial fibrillation. The dangerous side effect of Pradaxa that has people concerned is that it is linked to serious, and sometimes fatal, internal bleeding episodes. Many Pradaxa lawsuits claim that these deaths and problems could have been avoided had the company not made false claims as to the superiority of their product when compared to other similar medications. The aggressive marketing strategies used by the company were allegedly the primary reason many doctors chose to switch their patients from other medications to Pradaxa. The known antidote for bleeding events for other blood-thinners is the vitamin K, but there is no known antidote for Pradaxa bleeding events.
There is Still Time to File a Pradaxa Lawsuit
The time limit set for individuals to file a lawsuit against the makers of Pradaxa has not passed for any patients who have suffered a severe or fatal bleeding event and wish to file a claim. If you or someone you know has used Pradaxa and has suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging or other side effects, you may be entitled to receive compensation.
Please visit our Pradaxa Internal Bleeding Class Action Lawsuit Investigation page for more information about the lawsuit against the drug and how to submit your information to receive the legal advice you need. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may be able to receive compensation for medical costs, pain and suffering, lost wages and any other costs associated with the use and subsequent side effects of Pradaxa. On our website you can submit your information to our expert team of compensation specialists who can advise you on your personal lawsuit and your eligibility for compensation.
Updated January 22nd, 2013
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