Is Xarelto Safe For Patients?

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) has been a popular blood thinner that controls the formation of blood clots. But the medicine has been linked with life-threatening complications, requiring immediate medical attention. The given write-up is trying to shed some light on the matter.   
   

Xarelto (rivaroxaban), the next-generation blood thinner, was marketed as an effective and convenient medicine for controlling potential risks of blood clotting like heart attack, atrial fibrillation, or stroke. Manufactured by Bayer, the medicine was approved in 2011 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis. 

The drug was widely prescribed by the doctors, and by 2016 close to 13 million prescriptions recommending Xarelto was written off. But, the drug has engulfed into serious controversies owing to complications it was causing among the patients. The Xarelto side effects can cause some serious damage, even death. According to research, the medicine had similar effects, and sometimes worse, as Warfarin (a previous generation blood thinner). 

The blood thinner and its complications

According to distributors Janssen Pharmaceuticals, the subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, Xarelto inhibits the blood-clot formations in the patient’s arteries and veins. The drug targets only a specific constituent in the blood, which is crucial towards formation clots. The medicine does not interfere with other bodily functions, making it safe for longer usage. 

“..Xarelto inhibits the blood-clot formations in the patient’s arteries and veins…”

However, Xarelto is not similar to traditional blood thinners. The drug does not thin the blood, and so cannot dissolve the already existing clots. However, it can prevent the formation of blood clots or prevent existing ones from growing big. 

The drug has not been free from side-effects and times can lead to life-threatening consequences. The patients popping Xarelto regularly tend to bruise easily. Also, it might be difficult to control bleeding among these patients, due to the effects of the drug. Excessive bleeding could lead to death or permanent brain damage in patients. 

Here is the list of complications that may arise from Xarelto, but it is not exhaustive: 

• Deficiency of platelets in the blood (thrombocytopenia) 
• Muscle spasms
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Hemorrhagic stroke
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Heart attack 

Links to faulty clinical trials

A medical journal questioned the clinical trials used to approve the drug. The questions came forward after the device Alere INRatio, used for monitoring the effects of blood thinners, was recalled from the market. According to some reports, the faulty reading from the equipment could have lead to incorrect data and compromised the trial results.  

 

Have you been affected by Xarelto side effects? Have you lost someone close to you owing to it? Then, you could claim compensation against it. The Lawsuit 411 could help you with the entire process. Book your free consultation, or talk to them about your case, at http://lawsuits411.net/ or call 1-855-631-3147.