Biaxin (Clarithromycin) - Adverse Event Reports - Life Threatening Events

Dyspnoea (1),  Pneumonia (1),  Nausea (1),  Atrioventricular Block Complete (1),  Therapeutic Agent Toxicity (1),  Bundle Branch Block Right (1),  Nodal Rhythm (1),  Oedema Peripheral (1),  Rhythm Idioventricular (1),  Ventricular Fibrillation (1)

Adverse event in male receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-07-13

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Ventricular Fibrillation, Arrhythmia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Biaxin (Clarithromycin)

Other drugs received by patient: Phenytoin

Adverse event in 92 year old female receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-04-09

Patient: 92 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Electrocardiogram ST-T Change, Atrioventricular Block Complete, Therapeutic Agent Toxicity, Bundle Branch Block Right, Laryngitis, Oedema Peripheral, Dizziness, Therapy Regimen Changed, Blood Creatinine Increased, Decreased Appetite, Pneumonia, Dyspnoea, Nausea, Nodal Rhythm, Musculoskeletal Discomfort, Bundle Branch Block Left, Heart Rate Decreased, Rhythm Idioventricular

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Digoxin
    Dosage: 0.25 mg daily po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
    End date: 2007-04-04

Biaxin
    Dosage: 500mg bid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Laryngitis
    Start date: 2007-03-29
    End date: 2007-04-04

Biaxin
    Dosage: 500mg bid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pneumonia
    Start date: 2007-03-29
    End date: 2007-04-04