The Danger of Heparin

When one looks at the specifics of the FDA Heparin recall that pulled this Baxter produced drug off the market it can send chills up and down the spine of anyone who is taking prescription medication. While many of the adverse effects of this drug appeared benign on the surface (nausea, cramps, and abdominal pain) it was later discovered that the drug also caused refractory hypotension which has the potential to be a life threatening condition. This made Heparin one of the most dangerous products to reach the marketplace and that is why it was quickly removed from pharmacy shelves and this is also why a number of lawsuits have been initiated against the manufacturer of this drug.