Pradaxa

Pradaxa has been prescribed to many individuals suffering from atrial fibrillation in order to reduce their risk of stroke or blood clots related to their condition. However, since its introduction into the market, Pradaxa has been associated with significant adverse effects in tens of thousands of patients nationwide. These effects include life-altering injuries as well as fatalities. The product liability attorneys at the Naumes Law Group are dedicated to making sure that victims who have sustained injuries due to a medication’s serious side effects pursue proper compensation from the responsible manufacturers. Our Boston Pradaxa lawyers represent patients with serious complications, as well as families who have lost loved ones because of Pradaxa use. When manufacturers produce dangerous drugs, they should be held accountable for the harm caused. If you have been injured or a loved one has passed away as a result of a Pradaxa-related side effect, you should contact our office today to find out more about your legal options.

Pradaxa was marketed by manufacturer Boehringer Ingelheim as an anticoagulant, or blood thinning, drug to assist patients with atrial fibrillation, or an irregular heartbeat, and prevent blood clots and stroke. Medical professionals and patients began reporting serious side effects after Pradaxa’s introduction in 2011. By 2014, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) had already received over 35,000 reports of adverse effects associated with Pradaxa. This number included thousands of reports of hemorrhaging, as well as hundreds of deaths, acute renal failure, and stroke suspected to be caused by Pradaxa side effects, a number that has only grown in the following years.

Unlike other bleeding linked to anticoagulant use, the bleeding that results from Pradaxa is uncontrollable and therefore more dangerous. Research also has indicated that Pradaxa increases the likelihood of heart attack by over 30 percent. Some symptoms indicating a serious side effect, including uncontrolled bleeding, caused by Pradaxa include:

• Discoloration of urine
• Dark, tar-like bowel movements
• Bruising
• Pain or swelling in your joints
• Weakness, dizziness, or headaches
• Nosebleeds or bleeding gums

It is important to immediately seek medical treatment if you have experienced these or any other abnormal symptoms following Pradaxa use.

Currently, Pradaxa lawsuits are pending in federal court after patients have filed suit against manufacturer Boehringer Ingelheim nationwide. The Pradaxa attorneys at our Boston firm know that these cases have been consolidated into a multidistrict litigation, which is currently in the discovery phase. As opposed to class action litigation, multidistrict litigation allows individuals to recover damages through their own lawsuits, rather than appointing a representative to act on their behalf.

The lawsuits against Boehringer allege that the manufacturer knew of the risk of bleeding associated with its drug, but it failed to provide adequate warnings to medical professionals charged with prescribing the medication. Furthermore, Pradaxa bleeding does not have an antidote available to counteract its anti-clotting consequences, making the potential for permanent impairment much higher than with other blood thinning medications.

Allegations against Boehringer state that the manufacturer failed to inform the medical community of this absence of curative measures, which made treatment of patients’ bleeding impossible. Drug manufacturers are responsible for the products that they put on the market and must make sure that they are safe for consumption. They are also required to provide adequate warnings about any dangers that these medications contain, so medical professionals and patients alike may make informed decisions about their use. When a manufacturer fails to adhere to these requirements, it should be held liable for any harm that results. Victims who have suffered from serious side effects due to Pradaxa may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, loss of income, and pain and suffering.

If you have experienced uncontrollable bleeding or another Pradaxa side effect, or someone in your family has died from complications related to the drug, the personal injury lawyers and wrongful death attorneys at the Naumes Law Group can help you determine the appropriate legal steps. Our firm offers compassionate representation to people in Springfield, Worcester, Waltham, Watertown, Hyannis, Malden, Medford, Taunton, Peabody, Braintree, Weymouth, Quincy, Pittsfield, and Plymouth, as well as other cities in Suffolk, Middlesex, Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Worcester Counties. You can reach our office toll-free at 844-826-8445, or locally at 618-227-8444, or contact us online to set up a free appointment with a Boston Pradaxa attorney.