Breaking News-January 26, 2006
Aprotinin, a drug approved by the FDA, marketed internationally for the last 13 years, and given to an estimated one million surgery patients to limit bleeding has now been proven to double the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke and increase a patient's risk of kidney failure by 55%.
The Food and Drug Administration approved Trasylol in 1993 to control bleeding in patients undergoing open heart surgery and minimize the need for blood transfusions. The drug works by blocking enzymes that dissolve blood clots.
The results, published in this week's New England Journal of Medicine, are based on an independent, non-commercial, observational study conducted by The Ischemia Research and Education Foundation (IREF). "Our study provides compelling evidence of aprotinin's serious risks, and strongly suggests discontinuation of use and replacement with either of the two alternative generic and far less costly medications proven safe in this study," said IREF founder and principal scientist, Dennis T. Mangano, Ph.D., M.D. The two generic drugs, (aminocaproic acid and tranexamic acid) have proven safe in limiting blood loss, and do not have the harmful effects of aprotinin. Patients scheduled for cardiac surgery should consult their physicians and avoid this risk, Mangano said.
If you or a loved one was given Trasylol (aprotinin), during surgery and feel the drug has caused kidney failure, heart attack, heart failure, stroke or other side effects, the lawyers at Balkin & Eisbrouch, LLC may be able to help you. Please email us for more information.
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