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Trasylol Aprotinin Side Effects Study
Another study reveals an increased risk of serious Trasylol side effects leading to a higher mortality rate in aprotinin bypass patients. A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine on February 21, 2008 shows an increased risk of death for patients receiving aprotinin (Trasylol) during coronary-artery bypass grafting (CABG). The researchers analyzed hospital data from over 33,000 heart surgery patients who received Trasylol and around 45,000 patients who received aminocaproic acid.
The study examined hospital records with operating room charges that included billing for either Trasylol (33517 patients) or aminocaproic acid (44,682 patients). In patients receiving Aprotinin during their bypass surgery there was a 64% increased risk of death. The researchers concluded that doctors should weigh the benefits of Trasylol with the increased risk of death considering aprotinin showed little or not benefit in reducing the number of blood transfusions compared to the alternative drug aminocaproic acid. The researchers have provided the study data to the FDA and the manufacturer (Bayer); however Bayer has disagreed with the methods and conclusions of the study.
Study: Aprotinin during Coronary-Artery Bypass Grafting and Risk of Death
N Engl J Med 2008;358:771-83
If you or a loved one has had open heart surgery and then experienced Trasylol side effects including kidney failure, heart failure or stroke, you may be able entitled to compensation. A Trasylol class action lawsuit attorney can help evaluate your claim. For a free, confidential no-obligation consultation contact us via e-mail or by calling our toll free number 1-888-343-5375.
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Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has been facing an increasing number of patients who have filed a Trasylol lawsuit over its Aprotinin heart surgery drug. The lawsuits allege that Bayer is liable for manufacturing and failing to warn Trasylol users of its dangerous side effects. The Trasylol lawsuits allege that Bayer knew Trasylol increases patients’ risk [...]
Until recently, Bayer’s anti-bleeding drug was used on a regular basis during heart surgery. Trasylol (Aprotinin) is widely used to decrease bleeding risk during coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. There are some common side effects that persist or become bothersome following use, including: constipation, diarrhea, difficulty urinating, infection (fever, chills, sore throat), lightheadedness, sleeplessness [...]
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Trasylol Aprotinin Side Effects Study
Another study reveals an increased risk of serious Trasylol side effects leading to a higher mortality rate in aprotinin bypass patients. A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine on February 21, 2008 shows an increased risk of death for patients receiving aprotinin (Trasylol) during coronary-artery bypass grafting [...]
Trasylol Heart Surgery Drug Information
What is aprotinin injection?
APROTININ (Trasylol) is a drug that affects the way blood clots. It was given to heart surgery patients during bypass procedures. Aprotinin was mainly used during repeat coronary artery bypass surgery to reduce the amount of bleeding before and after surgery. Trasylol and other clotting medications help to [...]
