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Trasylol and Kidney Failure
Trasylol is a drug injected during open heart surgery to reduce blood 
loss. A recent study has linked Trasylol to serious side effects, including kidney failure. Bayer, Trasylol’s manufacturer, claims the side effects study was not properly performed and that other clinical studies revealed no kidney failure side effect.
The Trasylol Side Effects Study
Researchers at the Ischemic Research and Education foundation in San Bruno, CA conducted a study of Trasylol side effects in 2006. The researchers studied three open heart surgery patient groups: patients taking Trasylol, those taking Aminocaproic acid or Tranexamic acid (generic Trasylol alternatives), and patients receiving no blood loss medications. The study revealed that Trasylol users were twice as likely to suffer kidney failure side effects compared to the
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Trasylol Side Effects: Kidney Failure
The kidney filters out hazardous waste and fluids from the body. When Trasylol is injected into the patient it can block the blood vessels to the kidney. This causes hazardous waste build up around the kidney and leads to kidney failure. Kidney failure is a serious and life threatening side effect and in certain cases requires dialysis. Kidney dialysis removes waste and fluids from the kidneys when the kidneys are not functioning.
Trasylol kidney failure side effect symptoms may include:
- Stomach or intestinal bleeding
- Fluid retention
- Reduced urine output
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Seizures
Trasylol Alternatives and Kidney Failure Side Effect
The 2006 Trasylol side effects study found that Aminocaproic acid or Tranexamic acid users did not have an increased risk of the kidney failure side effect. Aminocaproic acid or Tranexamic acid are generic Trasylol alternatives that are approved to reduce blood loss. They are also less expensive than Trasylol. The study determined that generic drug use instead of Trasylol would drastically reduce kidney failures, which would prevent more than 11,050 kidney dialysis complications, save over a billion dollars of healthcare costs, and reduce worldwide medication costs by $250 million.
Injured by Trasylol Kidney Failure Side Effects
If you or a loved one has been injured by Trasylol and suffered kidney failure as a side effect, please contact us today as you may be entitled to compensation.
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Trasylol Quick Reference GuideOther Names:
Aprotinin
Date Approved:
1993
Manufacturer:
Bayer
Status:
Off the Market (11/07)
Approved Uses:
Blood Loss Prevention
Serious Side Effects:
Kidney FailureHeart Attacks
Stroke
Allergic Reaction