A Massachusetts Heparin Injury Attorney Can Demand Justice for Victims

What is Heparin and why is it prescribed?

Heparin is a blood thinner (an anticoagulant) used in surgery to prevent blood clots.

What is the defect linked to Heparin?

Reports have linked Heparin to allergic reactions and deaths. Federal regulators reportedly found "potential deficiencies" at a plant in China that supplied much of the active ingredient for the drug. On January 25, 2008, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, the manufacturer of Heparin, recalled nine lots of Heparin sodium injection multi-dose vials. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported that in fact the Heparin doses were contaminated.

What are the adverse symptoms caused by Heparin?

Some of the serious side effects linked to Heparin include:

• Chest pain or palpitations
• Fever, chills, runny nose, or watery eyes
• Pain or swelling in one or both legs
• Sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance
• Sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body
• Trouble breathing
• Burning sensation
• Diarrhea
• Hypotension

Less serious side effects may include:

• Bluish-colored skin
• Mild itching of the feet
• Mild pain, redness, warmth, or skin changes where the medicine was injected

Contact a Heparin Injury Lawyer in Massachusetts

If you or someone you love has been harmed by Heparin, or any dangerous drug, contact the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone, serving Boston, Worcester, Springfield, and communities throughout Massachusetts, to fight for your rights. We also serve out-of-state victims injured in Massachusetts.

Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay us unless you win.

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