Bayer is reviewing the results of the Canadian study of their Trasylol heart medication drug. Trasylol problems including kidney failure, stroke and death have affected thousands of patients across the United States. The Canadian study (referred to as the “BART” study) was a randomized clinical trial involving patients who underwent one of the following procedures: repeat cardiac surgery, isolated mitral-valve replacement, combined valve and CABG surgery, multiple valve replacement or repair, and surgery of the ascending aorta or aortic arch procedures.
The BART study was stopped after a planned periodic data analysis indicated reduced bleeding but also an increase in all-cause mortality for patients in the aprotinin (Trasylol) treatment arm compared to patients who received either of the generic drugs aminocaproic acid or tranexamic acid. Bayer is waiting until more information becomes available following their final data analysis before they take further action regarding Trasylol.
If you or a loved one has had open heart surgery and then experienced Trasylol kidney failure, heart failure or stroke, you may be able entitled to money damages. A Trasylol lawsuit attorney can help evaluate your claim.
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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 [...]