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On February 11, 2008 the FDA announced that Baxter International Inc. has temporarily stopped the manufacturing of multiple-dose vials of Baxter Heparin due to reports of serious adverse reactions and causing exteremly low blood pressure in some patients who received high doses of the drug. Serious reactions to the drug have included difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, excessive sweating, and rapidly falling blood pressure that can lead to life-threatening Heparin Induced Shock. Over 20 individuals have died after receiving the tainted Heparin, although the relationship to the drug is under dispute.

It is important to understand that the adverse reactions to those that have been injected with Baxter Heparin 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.

Some of these reactions may be severe or life threatening. If you or a loved one has been injured or a loved one's death was caused by Baxter's Heparin you may be entitled to receive compensation. Medical product manufacturers are required to ensure the safety of their products before they are sold to the public. Call us day or night at 1-800-862-1260

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