Reversal of Bleeding May Be Possible with New Class of Blood Thinners
A new study has identified possible ways to reverse the effects of a proposed blood thinner that belongs to the same class of anticoagulants as Pradaxa, which has been associated…
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Pradaxa Problems Pose Serious Concerns for U.S. Heart Doctors: Report
Reports involving hundreds of patient deaths on Pradaxa have increased concerns about the safety of a new breed of blood thinners.
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Lawsuit Filed By Estate of Woman Who Bled to Death from Pradaxa
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Boehringer Ingelheim on behalf of a Tennessee woman who bled to death, allegedly due to side effects of Pradaxa.
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Despite Bleed Problems, Pradaxa Sales Soar
Boehringer Ingleheim’s relatively new anticoagulant Pradaxa has hit blockbuster status, even amid hundreds of deaths and other serious injuries caused by bleeding problems experienced by users of the medication.
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Another New Blood Thinner Linked to Increased Risk of Internal Bleeding
Merck & Co. is proposing another new generation blood thinner, similar to Pradaxa, which appears to also pose an increased risk of serious and potentially life-threatening bleeding events.
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New Blood Thinner Review Delayed Amid Concerns Over Pradaxa Safety
Fears over bleeding problems with Pradaxa may have contributed to the FDA’s recent decision to delay their review of Eliquis, a proposed blood thinner that is part of the same…
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Pradaxa Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Gastrointestinal Bleed
The family of a Tennessee woman who died after experiencing a severe gastrointestinal bleed, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit over Pradaxa against Boehringer Ingelheim, alleging that the drug maker…
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Health Risks of Pradaxa, Xarelto Investigated by American Stroke Association
A group of stroke experts has indicated that they are reviewing the safety of Pradaxa and other similar blood thinners, as they attempt to get a better idea of what…
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Xarelto May Prevent Strokes, But Could Carry Bleeding Problems Like Pradaxa
A new study has found that the anti-clotting drug Xarelto could carry less of a risk of causing a stroke than older blood thinners, but the drug appears to carry…
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Pradaxa Side Effects May Have Killed 50 in First Year
The blood thinner Pradaxa has been linked to about 50 deaths in its first year on the market, according to its manufacturer, Boehringer Ingelheim.