Trasylol®

The heart drug Trasylol®—which is sometimes used to control bleeding during heart surgery—has recently been the subject of various independent studies. When the safety of Trasylol was tested in January 2006, the results were shocking. Patients who were given Trasylol® suffered double the risk of stroke, heart failure, heart attack, and kidney failure.

It is estimated that Trasylol is responsible for 11,050 kidney complications, and 1 billion dollars in healthcare costs.

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious side effect of Trasylol®, you may be entitled to take legal action to recover your losses. Please contact the law firm of Lopez McHugh to learn more about your eligibility to file a Trasylol® lawsuit. An attorney or member of our staff will thoroughly examine your case, answer your questions, and inform you of your legal rights and options.

Serious Risks of Trasylol®

In a study of 4,300 heart surgery patients who were treated with Trasylol®, a generic alternative, or nothing at all, researchers found that patients who were given Trasylol® faced more than double the risk of serious side effects. Specifically, patients treated with Trasylol® experienced life-threatening side effects at a rate of 2.8 percent compared with only 1.3 percent of other patients.

The dangerous side effects of Trasylol® include:

    · 50% increased risk of heart attack
    · Double the risk of renal failure
    · 181% increase in the risk of stroke 

Trasylol and Your Rights

The recent testing of Trasylol® has caused great concern in the medical field, and even stopped its use by some specialists. It is believed that the life threatening effects of Trasylol® have been seriously underestimated due to inadequate risk testing by pharmaceutical companies. If you have been treated with Trasylol® and suffered its effects, you are not alone.

The attorneys at Lopez McHugh will help you recover your damages, which may include pain, suffering, medical expenses, missed work, and more. To receive legal advice and get the compensation you deserve, schedule a consultation today.