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Aldactone (Spironolactone) - Adverse Event Reports - Life Threatening Events

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in life threatening events (36)

     Hyperkalaemia (17)Renal Failure Acute (10)Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (6)Hyponatraemia (5)Haemoglobin Decreased (5)Cardiac Arrest (5)White Blood Cell Count Decreased (4)Haemodialysis (4)Platelet Count Decreased (4)Asthenia (4)

Below is the selection of adverse event reports related to Aldactone (Spironolactone) that includes cases resulting in life threatening events.

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Adverse event in female receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-10-26

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Syncope, Dyspnoea, Injection Site Haematoma, Coagulopathy, Oedema, Arterial Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Oedema, Depression, Myocardial Infarction, Blood Glucose Increased

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Diabinese
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
    Start date: 1996-01-01
    End date: 2004-11-30

Norvasc
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-01-01
    End date: 2006-01-01

Caduet
    Dosage: text:10mg/5mg;20mg/10mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Aldactone
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Olmetec
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Coristina D
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Influenza

Insulin
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
    Start date: 2004-11-01

Novonorm



Adverse event in 62 year old female receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-12

Patient: 62 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Other drugs received by patient: NU Lotan; Mercazole



Adverse event in 57 year old male receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2007-10-02

Patient: 57 year old male, weighing 59.0 kg (129.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Dyspnoea, Pericardial Effusion, Haemoglobin Decreased, Haematocrit Decreased, Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Platelet Count Decreased, Haemorrhagic Diathesis, Rash Maculo-Papular

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Lasix
    Dosage: 20 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Failure Congestive
    Start date: 2007-06-12
    End date: 2007-07-13

Aldactone
    Dosage: 25 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Failure Congestive
    Start date: 2007-06-27
    End date: 2007-07-20

Tenormin
    Dosage: 25 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
    Start date: 2004-04-01
    End date: 2007-07-20

Micardis
    Dosage: 20 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Failure Congestive
    Start date: 2004-04-01
    End date: 2007-07-20

Warfarin Sodium
    Dosage: 3 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
    Start date: 2007-06-07
    End date: 2007-07-09

Propylthiouracil
    Dosage: 300 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 1987-01-01
    End date: 2007-07-12

Propylthiouracil
    Dosage: 200 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-07-13
    End date: 2007-07-20

Propylthiouracil
    Dosage: 300 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-03

Mucosta
    Dosage: 300 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Gastric Mucosal Lesion
    Start date: 2007-05-18
    End date: 2007-07-13

Sigmart
    Dosage: 15 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Angina Pectoris
    Start date: 2004-04-01
    End date: 2007-07-13

Bepricor
    Dosage: 150 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
    Start date: 2007-07-02
    End date: 2007-07-20

Nitroderm
    Dosage: 1 patch/day
    Indication: Angina Pectoris
    Start date: 2007-07-13

Amlodipine Besylate
    Indication: Angina Pectoris
    Start date: 2004-04-01

Aspirin
    Dosage: 100mg
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-07-12

Other drugs received by patient: Unasyn; Gentacin



Adverse event in female receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-07-24

Patient: female, weighing 61.5 kg (135.3 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hyperkalaemia, Bradyarrhythmia, Hypotension

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aldactone
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Failure
    Start date: 2007-02-01
    End date: 2007-06-27

Micardis
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2005-01-01
    End date: 2007-06-27

Other drugs received by patient: Amaryl; Basen; Aspirin; Lasix; Artist; Frandol; Magnesium Oxide



Adverse event in female receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-07-20

Patient: female, weighing 7.0 kg (15.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Bradycardia, Cardiac Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Aldactone
    Indication: Varices Oesophageal

Aetoxisclerol
    Dosage: text:tdd:2 df
    Indication: Varices Oesophageal

Other drugs received by patient: Propranolol Hydrochloride; Omeprazole; Targocid



Adverse event in male receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-07-16

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aldactone
    Dosage: daily dose:50mg-freq:frequency: bid
    Indication: Oedema
    Start date: 2007-05-08
    End date: 2007-05-21

Soldactone
    Dosage: daily dose:200mg
    Indication: Oedema
    Start date: 2007-04-25
    End date: 2007-05-07

Soldactone
    Indication: Ascites

Other drugs received by patient: Lasix; Pariet; Magnesium Oxide; Livact; Lactulose



Adverse event in 85 year old female receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a pharmacist from Spain on 2007-07-06

Patient: 85 year old female, weighing 55.0 kg (121.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Syncope, Hyperkalaemia, Dizziness, Drug Interaction, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Olmesartan Medoxomil
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2006-02-07
    End date: 2007-05-15

Other drugs received by patient: Amitriptyline HCL; Omeprazole; Ferrous Sulfate; Folic Acid; Diltiazem



Adverse event in 85 year old female receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a pharmacist from Spain on 2007-07-05

Patient: 85 year old female, weighing 55.0 kg (121.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Syncope, Drug Interaction, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ixia (Olmesartan Medoxomil) (20 Milligram, Tablet) (Olmesartan Medoxom
    Dosage: 20 mg (20 mg, 1 tab daily) per oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2006-02-07
    End date: 2007-05-15

Aldactone
    Dosage: 100 mg (100 mg, 1 tab daily), per oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2006-02-07
    End date: 2007-05-15

Other drugs received by patient: Tryptizol (Amitriptyline Hydrochloride) (Amitriptyline Hydrochloride); Omeprazol (Omeprazole) (Omeprazole); Fero-Gradumet (Ferrous Sulfate) (Ferrous Sulfate); Acfol (Folic Acid) (Folic Acid); Carreldon Retard (Diltiazem) (Diltiazem)



Adverse event in 82 year old female receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Japan on 2007-07-02

Patient: 82 year old female, weighing 56.0 kg (123.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hyperkalaemia, Feeling Cold, Blood Pressure Inadequately Controlled, Sinus Arrest, Blood Creatinine Increased, White Blood Cell Count Increased, Renal Failure Acute, Ventricular Extrasystoles, Blood Urea Increased, Muscular Weakness, Blood Potassium Increased, Blood Bicarbonate Decreased, Computerised Tomogram Abnormal, Tremor, Haemodialysis, Haemoglobin Decreased, Anorexia, Renal Hypertension, Electrocardiogram Abnormal, Bradycardia, Gait Disturbance, Blood Pressure Decreased, Asthenia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Diovan
    Dosage: 80 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2002-12-01

Diovan
    Start date: 2002-12-12
    End date: 2003-01-06

Trandolapril
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 1982-01-01

Spironolactone
    Dosage: unk, unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2002-11-01

Odrik
    Dosage: 2 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 1997-11-06
    End date: 2003-01-06

Aldactone
    Dosage: 25 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2002-11-18
    End date: 2003-01-06

Landel
    Dosage: 60 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2001-02-27
    End date: 2003-01-06

Landel
    Dosage: 20 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2003-01-10

Salobel
    Dosage: 100 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hyperuricaemia
    Start date: 1997-02-25
    End date: 2003-01-06

Pimenol
    Dosage: 100 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Ventricular Arrhythmia
    Start date: 1997-11-06
    End date: 2003-01-06



Adverse event in 45 year old female receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2007-06-19

Patient: 45 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Breast Cancer

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Other drugs received by patient: Ferromia; Metoprolol Tartrate; Lopemin; Merislon; Cimetidine HCL; Biofermin; Tamoxifen Citrate; Aspara; Novamin



Adverse event in male receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-06-15

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aldactone
    Dosage: daily dose:50mg-freq:frequency: bid
    Indication: Oedema
    Start date: 2007-05-08
    End date: 2007-05-21

Soldactone
    Dosage: daily dose:200mg
    Indication: Oedema
    Start date: 2007-04-25
    End date: 2007-05-07

Soldactone
    Indication: Ascites

Other drugs received by patient: Lasix; Pariet; Magnesium Oxide; Livact; Lactulose



Adverse event in male receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-06-11

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aldactone
    Dosage: daily dose:50mg-freq:frequency: bid
    Indication: Oedema
    Start date: 2007-05-08
    End date: 2007-05-21

Soldactone
    Dosage: daily dose:200mg
    Indication: Oedema
    Start date: 2007-04-25
    End date: 2007-05-07

Soldactone
    Indication: Ascites

Other drugs received by patient: Lasix; Pariet; Magnesium Oxide; Livact; Lactulose



Adverse event in 76 year old male receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-06-01

Patient: 76 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Aldactone
    Dosage: daily dose:50mg
    Start date: 2007-05-08
    End date: 2007-05-21

Soldactone
    Dosage: daily dose:200mg
    Start date: 2007-04-25
    End date: 2007-05-07

Other drugs received by patient: Lasix; Pariet



Adverse event in 61 year old female receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-05-29

Patient: 61 year old female, weighing 65.3 kg (143.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Hypokalaemia, Fatigue, Vitreous Floaters, Dizziness, Thrombocytopenia, Thyroid Function Test Abnormal, Hepatic Cirrhosis, White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Nausea, Blood Chloride Decreased, Anaemia, Hypotension, Hyponatraemia, Bursitis, Haemoglobin Decreased, Arthralgia, Diarrhoea, Dehydration, Platelet Count Decreased, Neutropenia, Asthenia, Neutrophil Count Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Pegasys
    Dosage: patient was off therapy for ten days.
    Start date: 2006-04-26

Pegasys
    End date: 2006-11-01

Pegasys
    Start date: 2006-11-01

Pegasys
    End date: 2007-02-01

Pegasys
    Start date: 2007-02-01

Ribavirin
    Dosage: frequency reported as 5/d. patient was off therapy for ten days.
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-04-26

Ribavirin
    Dosage: frequency reported as 5/d.
    Administration route: Oral

Hydrochlorothiazide
    Dosage: drug reported as spironolactone aldactone/ hctz. strength reported as 25. frequency reported as 2/d.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    End date: 2006-05-26

Aldactone
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    End date: 2006-05-26

Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid



Adverse event in 77 year old female receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a pharmacist from Spain on 2007-05-18

Patient: 77 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aldactone
    Administration route: Oral

Coropres
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2006-05-12

Kalpress
    Administration route: Oral

Seguril
    Administration route: Oral



Adverse event in 79 year old male receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a pharmacist from Spain on 2007-05-18

Patient: 79 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hyperkalaemia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aldactone
    Dosage: daily dose:100mg-freq:daily
    Administration route: Oral

Norvasc
    Dosage: daily dose:10mg-freq:daily
    Administration route: Oral



Adverse event in 77 year old female receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2007-05-14

Patient: 77 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Seguril / 00032601 /
    Administration route: Oral

Aldactone
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2006-05-12

Kalpress
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2006-05-12

Coropres
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2006-05-12



Adverse event in 22 year old female receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a physician from Switzerland on 2007-05-08

Patient: 22 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: OFF Label USE, Hyponatraemia, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Other drugs received by patient: Isotretinoin; Surmontil; Abilify; Entumin



Adverse event in 72 year old male receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a pharmacist from Spain on 2007-05-03

Patient: 72 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hyperkalaemia, Atrioventricular Block Complete, Drug Interaction, Renal Failure Acute, Haemodialysis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Renitec
    Dosage: daily dose:80mg-text:40 mg twice daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Essential Hypertension

Furosemide
    Dosage: daily dose:40mg-text:40 mg once daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Essential Hypertension

Manidon
    Dosage: daily dose:240mg-text:240 mg daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Disorder

Other drugs received by patient: Allopurinol; Atorvastatin Calcium



Adverse event in 59 year old male receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a pharmacist from Spain on 2007-05-03

Patient: 59 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hyperkalaemia, Drug Interaction, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Seguril
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-03-15
    End date: 2007-03-22

Antiinflammatory / Antirheumatic NON-Steroids
    Dosage: freq:prn
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Arthropathy
    Start date: 2007-03-11
    End date: 2007-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Enalapril; Sustiva; Kaletra; Septra; Coropres; Uniket; Adiro; Omeprazole; Ziagen



Adverse event in 72 year old male receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2007-04-30

Patient: 72 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hyperkalaemia, Atrioventricular Block Complete, Haemodialysis, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Seguril / 00032601 /
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Essential Hypertension
    End date: 2006-08-27

Renitec / 00574901 /
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Essential Hypertension
    End date: 2006-08-27

Aldactone
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Essential Hypertension
    Start date: 2006-07-04
    End date: 2006-08-27

Manidon
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Disorder
    End date: 2006-08-27

Other drugs received by patient: Alopurinol; Zarator / 01326101 /



Adverse event in 59 year old male receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2007-04-30

Patient: 59 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hyperkalaemia, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Seguril / 00032601 /
    Dosage: dose: unknown dosage
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-03-15
    End date: 2007-03-22

Aldactone
    Dosage: dose: unknown dosage
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-03-15
    End date: 2007-03-22

Nsaid's
    Dosage: dose: unknown dosage
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-03-11
    End date: 2007-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Enalapril; Sustiva; Kaletra; Septrin; Coropres; Uniket; Adiro; Ziagen; Omeprazole



Adverse event in 82 year old male receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2007-04-18

Patient: 82 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Urea Increased, Hyperkalaemia, Hyponatraemia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Seguril / 00032601 /
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2006-03-28

Aldactone
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2006-03-28



Adverse event in 95 year old female receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-04-16

Patient: 95 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Aldactone
    Administration route: Oral

Colchimax (France)
    Administration route: Oral

Allopurinol
    Administration route: Oral

Furosemide
    Administration route: Oral

Fozitec
    Administration route: Oral

Avandia
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Adancor; Kardegic; Cardensiel; Lasix; Pariet; Stablon; Alprazolam; Zolpidem; Diosmectite; Arestal



Adverse event in 95 year old female receiving Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from France on 2007-04-16

Patient: 95 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: OFF Label USE, Acute Pulmonary Oedema, Right Ventricular Failure, Cardiac Failure, Hyperkalaemia, Oedema Peripheral, Acidosis, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Allopurinol
    Administration route: Oral

Avandia
    Administration route: Oral

Aldactone
    Administration route: Oral

Colchimax
    Administration route: Oral

Lasix
    Administration route: Oral

Fozitec
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Adancor; Kardegic; Cardensiel; Pariet; Stablon; Alprazolam; Zolpidem; Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Trisilicate; Arestal



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