Free Consultations 24/7
Home > Blog > Pradaxa® Named ...
Medications that are distributed to patients in the United States must undergo rigorous testing regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in order to ensure the products are safe for consumers; however, medications are sometimes approved that can still be dangerous to consumers.
Take the medication Pradaxa® as a fine example. The drug is approved to help prevent blood clots in patients. Research has shown though, that taking too much of the drug can cause patients to suffer uncontrollable bleeding, which could put their life in danger.
Now, an investigation conducted by News Net 5 is showing Pradaxa to be one of the most problematic medications in the United States today. Their team found the medication had been implicated in 1,158 deaths. In addition, 12,494 patients suffered a serious Pradaxa Drug Injury since its approval was issued four years ago, making it the medication the FDA has received the most complaints about.
Many of these reported problems have led to lawsuits being filed against the drug’s manufacturer. The latest allegations to emerge from the documents supplied through these suits has shown the drug manufacturer may have concealed evidence of the drug’s risks because of the negative impact the findings may have had on the marketing of the medication.
The Ohio Personal Injury Lawyers with Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy know how dangerous taking certain medications can be and encourage anyone who has been harmed by a drug prescribed by a doctor to discuss their legal rights with an attorney immediately.
Mar
25, 2024
Even when maintained, set up, and operated safely, semi-trucks still pose risks to both their drivers and other drivers on Ohio’s roads. That’s because they outweigh the average passenger vehicle 20:1. Unfortunately, semi-trucks aren’t always hooked up properly or safely, and when they aren’t, devastating accidents can occur. One of the most dangerous events that […]
18, 2024
Patients are often required to sign release forms before undergoing many types of medical treatments, from major surgeries to minor outpatient procedures. These forms are intended to acknowledge the patient’s consent to the procedure and understanding of the risks involved. However, many patients wonder whether these release forms protect doctors, surgeons, and hospitals from malpractice […]
11, 2024
Proving medical malpractice is notoriously difficult. That’s because every patient is different, and bad outcomes can happen even when doctors, surgeons, and other healthcare providers are thorough, attentive, and follow all protocols and guidelines when treating patients. In addition to being difficult to prove, doctors, surgeons, and other providers rarely admit to malpractice when it […]
04, 2024
When people are hospitalized, they and their loved ones expect for them to get better. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen, and sometimes, their health declines because they contract diseases that are primarily found in hospitals. One of the most dreaded hospital-related illnesses is an intestinal illness caused by a bacteria called Clostridioides difficile, or C. […]
Feb
26, 2024
One of the most common traffic violations committed by any driver is driving with a burned-out headlight, taillight, brake light, or turn signal. While these traffic violations can be dangerous for drivers of pickup trucks, sedans, and SUVs, they can be extremely hazardous for drivers of semi-trucks—and the people driving near them. Burned out semi-truck […]
Accessibility Tools