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Heparin Lawsuit
Heparin, a blood thinner, is linked to devastating side effects. If you or someone you love has experienced medical problems as a result of taking Heparin, you may be eligible to seek compensation, including medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Contact the Simmons firm today to get in touch with caring and experienced Heparin lawyers. These expert pharmaceutical lawyers will evaluate your case, answer your questions, and help you understand your legal rights, including the filing of a Heparin lawsuit.*
WHAT IS HEPARIN
Heparin is a blood thinner derived from pig intestine. It is used as an anticoagulant, which means to reduce blood clotting. The drug can be administered by deep subcutaneous injection (in the arm or abdomen) or intravenously (through the v eins). Heparin is used during heart surgeries, kidney dialysis and blood transfusions. In addition, it is used to treat the following:
- blood vessel conditions
- heart conditions
- lung conditions
- disseminated intravascular coagulation¹
Heparin may be used in more ways than what is listed above.
HEPARIN SIDE EFFECTS
Heparin has been associated with very harmful side effects, including hypotension (very low blood pressure) and intracranial bleeding (aneurysm of the intracranial artery within the skull). Both can cause death.
Other dangerous Heparin side effects that must be reported to your doctor, even if you are no longer taking the drug include:
- Black, tarry stools
- Bleeding gums
- Blood in the urine or stools
- Pain in the chest, groin, or legs, especially calves of legs
- Pinpoint red spots on the skin
- Severe headaches of sudden onset
- Sudden loss of coordination
- Sudden shortness of breath for no apparent reason
- Sudden slurred speech
- Sudden vision changes
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Vomiting
- Dizziness²
According to the MayoClinic.com site, “It is very important that your doctor check you at regular visits after you leave the hospital for any problems or unwanted effects that may be caused by this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.”³
FDA WARNING
The blood thinner Heparin had been the subject of a batch recall due to a contaminant that caused approximately 80 deaths. Heparin side effects continue to be reported by the Food and Drug Administration.
Heparin lawsuits were inevitable considering the problems surrounding the drug, see the Heparin timeline of events page.
* Please note that recovery results vary per client. The recovery amounts in each case reflect the specific facts of that case. Further, recovery amounts in past cases are not a guarantee of future results.
CONTACT THE SIMMONS FIRM
The Simmons firm handles many types of litigation including mesothelioma, commercial, intellectual property, pharmaceutical and defective medical devices. Please contact the Simmons firm at 1-866-468-8631 for more information. We are available to answer any questions you have about the Heparin lawsuit or our other legal areas of experise.