Bayer insists that Trasylol heart drug is safe
September 4, 2006 09:26

Trasylol is used to prevent blood loss during heart surgery. Manufactured by AG Bayer, it posted a second quarter loss in sales. The decline follows two scientific studies, the first of which was published in January 2006, which linked Trasylol to higher risks... (Read Article)

Trasylol doubles a patient's risk of kidney failure, and increases the risk of Trasylol heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and encephalopathy brain disease during coronary artery bypass surgery. Even with these known risks, Trasylol is still used in 60 percent... (Read Article)

Trasylol is used to prevent blood loss during heart surgery. Manufactured by AGBayer, it posted a second quarter loss in sales. The decline follows two scientific studies, the first of which was published in January 2006, which linked Trasylol to higher risks... (Read Article)