Trasylol (Aprotinin)

New York (NY) Attorney Helping Victims of Trasylol

Trasylol is a medication given to patients before heart surgery to reduce bleeding and the need for blood transfusions.

On February 21, 2008, two studies were published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which concluded that Trasylol causes an increased risk of death and kidney damage when compared to taking other medication, or no medication at all.

Previously, in January, 2006, Dr. Dennis Mangano conducted a similar study which had the same findings, however, it wasn't until November, 2007 that Trasylol was actually pulled from the market.  Dr. Mangano estimates that approximately 1,000 people per month died between the time he released his article in January, 2006 and the drugs actual withdrawal in November 2007.

60 minutes recently did a story on Trasylol.  Click on Trasylol Story to hear what Dr. Mangano had to say.

Trasylol Side Effects include:

• Shortness of breach or difficulty breathing
• Nausea and vomiting
• Increased heart rate
• Irritation to the skin and inflammation
• Sudden pain in the chest, leg, head, or groin
• Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or neck

Cellino & Barnes is currently evaluating cases of injury to individuals who were injected with the drug Trasylol (aprotinin), prior to coronary bypass surgery. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to the use of Trasylol, call us now at 1-800-621-2020 or contact us.

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