Pradaxa Wrongful Death Case Filed In Illinois
By John Curran
Internal bleeding side effects for some blood thinner drugs are often fatal, which is why it is unfortunate but not surprising that a new Pradaxa wrongful death case was recently filed on behalf of a man who needed treatment for atrial fibrillation.
As this site has noted on numerous occasions, Pradaxa internal bleeding side effects are risky because they have no antidote. So when Ernest Cornwell was admitted to a hospital emergency room in February, doctors really did not have a shot. They tried plasma, transfusions and other attempts to save his life, but were unsuccessful. His wife contacted a Pradaxa wrongful death lawsuit attorney as a result.
The insidious nature of Pradaxa internal bleeding side effects is not necessarily just that there is no known antidote. There have been hundreds of deaths, but it is really the actions by manufacturer Boehringer Ingelheim and the federal Food and Drug Administration that seem out of step with reality. Both organizations have stated that the drug leads to fewer Pradaxa gastrointestinal bleeding conditions than that of the generic warfarin.
That is all well and good, except for the not insignificant issue of the lack of an antidote. One could feasibly treat bleeding from warfarin with a trip to the corner drug store; the antidote is potassium. On the other hand, while the drug company and FDA both trumpet its safety, Pradaxa will end up killing three out of every four patients that suffer from its side effects. By glossing over it, both entities are ignoring the worst part of the situation.
Of course, there are rumors that Boehringer Ingelheim is working on an antidote for Pradaxa gastrointestinal bleeding side effects. It would have been more helpful to 240 families if they had gotten started on it sometime in the past two years since the drug has been approved.
If you or someone you know has dealt with these frightening side effects as a result of taking the blood thinner, get educated. Visit our Pradaxa Internal Bleeding Class Action Lawsuit Investigation now to learn about your legal options. While there, take a minute to fill out the short form for a free consultation from an experienced Pradaxa internal bleeding lawsuit lawyer. They will walk you through your potential next steps based on the facts of your cases.
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Updated November 13th, 2012
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