Procrit
It's always fascinating when a drug hits the headlines in an extremely unique way. Such was the case with Procrit, a medication that earned an undesirable reputation when it was alleged to be taken by athletes to enhance their performances.
Procrit is generally used to treat anemia resulting from chemotherapy or renal failure. In a nutshell, it regulates red blood cell production; thus, it's the perfect agent to boost a cancer patient's failing energies. It is also sometimes used during surgeries or medical procedures where blood transfusions (and resulting blood loss) may occur.
Unfortunately Procrit has a number of severe and potentially fatal side effects. Two of the most dangerous ones include red blood cell aplasia and blood clots. Red blood cell aplasia occurs when the stem cells in the bone marrow fail to mature into red blood cells. Without red blood cells oxygen cannot circulate throughout the body, which can cause tissue damage and organ failure. Ironically Procrit can worse the condition it was intended to remedy.
Blood clots are extremely dangerous because they have few external symptoms before they cause any damage. Should a blood clot travel to the brain, heart, or lungs they can cause strokes, heart attacks, or pulmonary embolisms. Any one of these conditions can be immediately fatal.
This leads to many questions, including whether Procrit was properly prescribed or studied. After all, if it can cause a deadly strain on the heart (due to an increase in hematocrit) from usage by those who are "fit", what are its adverse side effects on those who are not so healthy?
If you or someone you care about has been prescribed Procrit and suffered adverse side effects you may be entitled to take legal action to recover financial compensation for your pain and loss. Let our dedicated and experienced Procrit attorneys help you get the compensation you deserve. You must act quickly to ensure that the statute of limitations in your state provides enough time begin the legal action you require. Contact us today.
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Ruth McKoysays: 2011-11-13 16:33:06
My husband has been taking procrit for almost 2 years and it has not increased his blood level. The blood level stays the same. When taking the procrit shot he is always weak, dizzy, unbalance,forgetful,tired,lack of energy and he feel very bad.
Susan Maughansays: 2011-10-31 12:54:07
My family recently lost my father after a surgery, of which Procrit was administered without any bloodwork to monitor it's levels. We have many questions and are wondering if there are any attorneys in our area that may be able to assist us in finding some answers. We live in the Seattle area, however his surgery and surgeon was in Oregon. My brother and I are doing the footwork for my mother to avoid any more stress than is necessary to her. Thanks you for your help. Sincerely, Susan Maughan
Frankie Chavezsays: 2011-07-30 14:22:29
My mother has been taking Procrit, she's 45, and she's in the hospital right now. I feel Procrit plays a roll in her having to be in the hospital. She was short of breath, weak, dizzy all of the time, she has pneumonia, internal bleeding, and her heart is weak, but doing ok? and is also on a Breathing Tube, also sedated so she's not in pain. Prior to this, she was in the hospital a month ago for a month, and suffered from Procrit side affects, she had 3 major seizures. In result from that, has had brain swelling and sometimes looses her train of thought, or would forget stuff. But I strongly believe that Procrit has to do with how bad her condition is right now as she's laying in the Critical Care Unit. There's a 50/50% chance that she can recover, and be healthy and become my normal mother again, but those chances are very slim. :(
LINDA L. BATESsays: 2011-07-14 18:11:04
I was given Procrit for a long time. My blood count never did improve at all..Gave me dose up to 20000 units. Still no improvement ..I was in hospital 10/2010 for congestive heart failure and in May 2011 had heart attack and had 2 stents put in heart and in Sept 2011 due to have triple by pass surgery.
Jean M. Fattusays: 2011-07-08 13:00:44
What is the statute of limitations on this drug? Also did you help this woman and her child? I was in Oregon when I almost died from this drug. I now live in Idaho.
TENESHAsays: 2010-07-31 08:19:48
I WAS PRESCRIBED & ADMINISTERED PROCRIT WHILE I WAS PREGNANT OVER 10 YEARS AGO. NOW I APPEAR TO HAVE SYMPTOMS OF HEART FAILURE & MY NOW BORN DAUGHTER DOES TOO. CAN I PURSUE LEGAL & MEDICAL COMPENSATION NOW? IF NOT, ARE THERE ANY OTHER WAYS THAT I CAN BE ASSISTED DUE TO THE SERIOUSNESS OF THIS DRUGS FATAL SIDE EFFECTS? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IN OUR REGARD.