National Lawsuits Filed On Behalf Of Xarelto Users Injured By Drug
LAWSUITS FILED CLAIMING THAT TAKING XARELTO CAUSED UNCONTROLLABLE BLEEDING
DOTHAN, Ala., Feb. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Lawsuits filed by the COCHRAN FIRM against the makers of Xarelto allege the drug - a blood thinner used to prevent strokes and other injuries associated with clotting disorders - has resulted in numerous serious injuries and death resulting from uncontrollable bleeding. Recent filings on behalf of the Firm's clients in Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida have been transferred to the Federal Court Eastern District of Louisiana. MDL number 2592.
MARKETED AS BEING SAFE AND EFFECTIVE
The complaints filed on behalf of our clients further allege that Xarelto was marketed as being safe and effective, with no need for inconvenient monitoring and with convenient once a day dosing. However, when used in this fashion, the complaints allege that the drug is linked to an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and other serious bleeding events, some of which have been fatal.
The complaints filed by the COCHRAN FIRM all share the same allegations, that the drug manufacturers failed to warn about the potential for severe adverse effects from taking Xarelto, especially an increased risk associated with the once a day dosing and the claim that the drug blood levels need not be monitored. The claims filed allege that uncontrollable bleeding has caused their clients to endure hospitalizations, blood transfusions and in severe cases death.
CLAIMANTS ALLEGE THERE IS NO ANTIDOTE TO REVERSE THE BLEEDING SIDE EFFECTS CAUSED BY XARELTO
The plaintiffs allege that there is no approved antidote available for patients using Xarelto, and many of the bleeding events have resulted in catastrophic outcomes where doctors were unable to control the bleeds.
CLAIMANTS ALLEGE THAT INJURIES AND DEATHS WERE AVOIDABLE
According to the claims, severe injuries and deaths were avoidable if the pharmaceutical companies had not provided misleading information about the blood monitoring and dosing, and if stronger warnings had been provided about a lack of a Xarelto reversal agent or antidote.
ABOUT THE COCHRAN FIRM
The Cochran Firm has 25 offices across the United States and is seeking compensation for all those suffering injuries after taking Xarelto. The Cochran Firm offers free and confidential consultations for people seeking representation for harm to themselves or a loved one caused by Xarelto. Those who are interested in exploring their legal rights in regards to Xarelto injuries may contact The Cochran Firm at http://cochranfirmdothan.com/xarelto-risks-bleeding or call 1-800-LAW-HELP.
MEDIA CONTACT: MORT MEISNER ASSOCIATES; MORT MEISNER, 248-545-2222, WENDY FAYNE, 248-895-5638
SOURCE The Cochran Firm
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