Heparin
Baxter Issues Urgent Nationwide Voluntary Recall and lists the following adverse reactions:
Adverse patient reactions have included: stomach pain or discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, decreased or low blood pressure, chest pain, fast heart rate, dizziness, fainting, unresponsiveness, shortness of breath, feeling your heart beat strong or fast, drug ineffectiveness, burning sensation, redness or paleness of skin, abnormal sensation of the skin, mouth or lips, flushing, increased sweating, decreased skin sensitivity, headache, feeling unwell, restlessness, watery eyes, throat swelling, thirst and difficulty opening the mouth.
What has been hidden in the announcement is that the consequences to the reaction this blood thinning product can be serious and life threatening.
The FDA has little budget to check out the drugs it approves and must rely upon the representations given by the very company that is under intense pressure to aquire a quick release of the product. Unfortunately, some states including Texas proclude litigation concerning products with FDA approval. This is an intense legal fight by the attorneys representing victims of dangerous pharmacuticals.
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