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Cordarone (Amiodarone) - Adverse Event Reports - Disability

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in disability (23)

     Photosensitivity Reaction (4)Headache (4)Skin Discolouration (4)Photophobia (4)DRY Mouth (4)Memory Impairment (4)Anaemia (3)Drug Interaction (3)Subdural Haematoma (3)Scrotal Swelling (2)

Below is the selection of adverse event reports related to Cordarone (Amiodarone) that includes cases resulting in disability.

Adverse event in female receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from China on 2007-07-10

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Anoxic Encephalopathy, Anaphylactic Shock

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

Suspect drug(s):
Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Other drugs received by patient: Propafenone HCL



Adverse event in female receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2007-05-21

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Chest Discomfort, Nausea, Glossitis, Swollen Tongue, Abdominal Discomfort, Ageusia, Circulatory Collapse, Dizziness, Skin Haemorrhage, Anosmia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Other drugs received by patient: L-Thyroxin; Blopress; Aspirin; Metoprolol Succinate; Norvasc



Adverse event in 60 year old male receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-05-11

Patient: 60 year old male, weighing 90.7 kg (199.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Ventricular Extrasystoles, Heart Rate Decreased, Anorexia, Impaired Work Ability, Libido Decreased, Sluggishness, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Influenza Like Illness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Pacerone
    Dosage: 200 mg, qd, po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Ventricular Extrasystoles
    Start date: 2006-07-01
    End date: 2007-02-01

Amiodarone HCL
    Dosage: 200 mg, bid, po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Ventricular Extrasystoles
    Start date: 2006-04-01
    End date: 2006-07-01

Amiodarone HCL
    Dosage: 200 mg, qd, po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Ventricular Extrasystoles
    End date: 2006-04-01

Cordarone
    Dosage: 200 mg, qd, po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Ventricular Extrasystoles
    Start date: 1993-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor; Enalapril Maleate and Hydrochlorothiazide; Aspirin; Potassium Acetate



Adverse event in 60 year old male receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-05-10

Patient: 60 year old male, weighing 90.8 kg (199.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Heart Rate Decreased, Libido Decreased, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Influenza Like Illness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Cordarone
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Ventricular Extrasystoles
    Start date: 1993-01-01

Amiodarone Hydrochloride
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Ventricular Extrasystoles
    End date: 2006-04-01

Amiodarone Hydrochloride
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-04-01
    End date: 2006-07-01

Pacerone
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Ventricular Extrasystoles
    Start date: 2006-07-01
    End date: 2007-02-01

Other drugs received by patient: Potassium Acetate; Enalapril Maleate / Hydrochlorothiazide; Acetylsalicylic Acid SRT; Lipitor



Adverse event in male receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2007-05-07

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Muscle Atrophy, Spinal Cord Neoplasm

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Cordarone
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
    Start date: 2006-03-01

Bisoprolol
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
    Start date: 2006-02-01



Adverse event in 59 year old male receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Ireland on 2007-04-19

Patient: 59 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Scrotal Swelling, Cyst

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Cordarone
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
    Start date: 2006-05-01
    End date: 2006-12-01

Cordarone
    Start date: 2006-12-01

Other drugs received by patient: Atorvastatin Calcium; Clopidogrel; Lercanidipine; Valsartan; Folic Acid; Xalatan; Frusemide; Acetylsalicylic Acid SRT



Adverse event in male receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2007-04-19

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Ageusia

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Cordarone
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Tachyarrhythmia
    Start date: 2004-04-15
    End date: 2007-01-01

Cordarone
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation

Nexium
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Reflux Oesophagitis
    Start date: 2004-02-09
    End date: 2007-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: MCP ^betapharm^; Furosemid ^dak^; Calcium Carbonate; Carvedilol; Carvedilol; Marcumar



Adverse event in 67 year old female receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-04-18

Patient: 67 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Subdural Haematoma, International Normalised Ratio Increased, Drug Interaction, Meningorrhagia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Cordarone
    Dosage: 200 mg tablet, dose and frequency unspecified
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Flutter
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Speciafoldine
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Deficiency Anaemia
    End date: 2007-01-01

Levothyroxine Sodium
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypothyroidism
    End date: 2007-01-01

Levothyroxine Sodium
    Dosage: 75 mcg, dose and frequency unspecified
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Tardyferon
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Deficiency Anaemia
    End date: 2007-01-01

Sintrom
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
    Start date: 2006-12-15
    End date: 2007-01-01

Sintrom
    Indication: Atrial Flutter

Lasix
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Essential Hypertension
    End date: 2007-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Rivotril



Adverse event in 67 year old female receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from France on 2007-04-12

Patient: 67 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypoventilation, Anaemia, International Normalised Ratio Increased, Drug Interaction, Loss of Consciousness, Subdural Haematoma, Subarachnoid Haemorrhage, Prothrombin Time Shortened

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Levothyroxine Sodium
    Dosage: 75 mcg (75 mcg, 1 d), oral/long term treatment
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypothyroidism

Sintrom (Tablet) (Acenocoumarol)
    Dosage: 4 mg (4 mg, 1 d), oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
    Start date: 2006-12-15

Cordarone
    Dosage: 400 mg (200 mg, 2 in 1 d), oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
    Start date: 2006-12-15

Speciafoldine (Tablet) (Folic Acid)
    Dosage: 10 mg (5 mg, 2 in 1 d), oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anaemia

Tardyferon (Tablet) (Ferrous Sulfate)
    Dosage: 80 mg (80 mg, 1 d), oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anaemia

Furosemide
    Dosage: 80 mg (40 mg, 2 in 1 d), oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Essential Hypertension

Other drugs received by patient: Rivotril (Tablet) (Clonazepam); ..



Adverse event in 67 year old female receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2007-04-06

Patient: 67 year old female, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Subdural Haematoma, Subarachnoid Haemorrhage, Drug Interaction

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Speciafoldine
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anaemia
    End date: 2007-01-01

Lasilix / 00032601 /
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    End date: 2007-01-01

Cordarone
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Flutter
    Start date: 2006-12-15
    End date: 2007-01-01

Cordarone
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
    Start date: 2006-12-15
    End date: 2007-01-01

Levothyroxine Sodium
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypothyroidism
    End date: 2007-01-01

Sintrom
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Flutter
    Start date: 2006-12-15
    End date: 2007-01-01

Sintrom
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
    Start date: 2006-12-15
    End date: 2007-01-01

Tardyferon / 00023503 /
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anaemia
    End date: 2007-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Rivotril



Adverse event in male receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Italy on 2007-03-13

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Optic Neuritis, Papilloedema

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Cordarone
    Dosage: unspecified
    Indication: Arrhythmia
    Start date: 2006-06-21
    End date: 2006-06-21

Cordarone
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Arrhythmia
    Start date: 2006-06-21
    End date: 2006-08-01

Other drugs received by patient: Losartan / Hydrochlorothiazide; Lacipil; Atorvastatin Calcium; Sintrom



Adverse event in female receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-03-07

Patient: female, weighing 74.9 kg (164.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Drooling, Pain in Extremity, Constipation, Halo Vision, Weight Increased, Anxiety, Skin Papilloma, Balance Disorder, Sleep Disorder, Visual Disturbance, Oedema Peripheral, Gait Disturbance, Asthenia, Neuritis

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Cordarone
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
    Start date: 2002-08-01
    End date: 2002-09-01

Cordarone
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2002-09-01
    End date: 2002-12-01

Cordarone
    Dosage: 200 mg daily alternating with 100 mg daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2002-12-01
    End date: 2003-01-01

Cordarone
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2003-01-01
    End date: 2003-07-01

Other drugs received by patient: Allopurinol; Synthroid



Adverse event in female receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2007-03-02

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Aphonia

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Other drugs received by patient: Pantozol; Carvedilol; Metoprolol Succinate



Adverse event in female receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from France on 2007-03-02

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Photosensitivity Reaction, Skin Discolouration, Photophobia, DRY Mouth, Headache, Memory Impairment

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Cordarone
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
    Start date: 2003-06-01
    End date: 2006-12-01

Cordarone
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-12-01

Newace
    Indication: Cardiac Failure
    Start date: 2003-02-01

Newace
    Dosage: unspecified

Spironolactone
    Indication: Cardiac Failure
    Start date: 2004-12-01

Spironolactone
    Dosage: unspecified

Selokeen ZOC
    Indication: Cardiac Failure
    Start date: 2003-02-01

Bumetanide
    Indication: Cardiac Failure
    Start date: 2003-02-01

Bumetanide
    Dosage: unspecified

Other drugs received by patient: Crestor; Acenocoumarol



Adverse event in male receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2007-03-01

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Anaemia, Hypothyroidism, Sinus Bradycardia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Other drugs received by patient: Corvaton ^therabel^; Corvaton ^therabel^; Torsemide; Ismo - Slow Release; Ismo - Slow Release; Enalapril Maleate; Plavix; Plavix



Adverse event in male receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2007-03-01

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Anaemia, Hypothyroidism, Sinus Bradycardia

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Other drugs received by patient: Corvaton ^therabel^; Corvaton ^therabel^; Torsemide; Ismo - Slow Release; Ismo - Slow Release; Enalapril Maleate; Plavix; Plavix



Adverse event in 55 year old female receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Netherlands on 2007-02-27

Patient: 55 year old female, weighing 74.0 kg (162.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Photosensitivity Reaction, Skin Discolouration, Photophobia, DRY Mouth, Headache, Memory Impairment

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Bumetanide
    Dosage: 1 mg, qd, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Failure
    Start date: 2003-02-01

Spironolactone
    Dosage: 25 mg, qd, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Failure
    Start date: 2004-12-01

Cordarone
    Dosage: 1 df, qd, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
    Start date: 2003-06-01

Selokeen Zoc(metoprolol Succinate) Tablet, 47.5mg
    Dosage: 50 mg, qd, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Failure
    Start date: 2003-02-01

Newace(fosinopril Sodium) Tablet, 10mg
    Dosage: 10 mg, qd, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Failure
    Start date: 2003-02-01

Other drugs received by patient: Acenocoumarol (Acenocoumarol); Crestor



Adverse event in male receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Italy on 2007-02-21

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Optic Neuritis, Papilloedema

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Cordarone
    Dosage: unspecified
    Indication: Arrhythmia
    Start date: 2006-06-25
    End date: 2006-06-25

Cordarone
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Arrhythmia
    Start date: 2006-06-25
    End date: 2006-08-01



Adverse event in male receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2007-02-21

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Jugular Vein Thrombosis

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Other drugs received by patient: Lorzaar; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Torsemide



Adverse event in 55 year old female receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Netherlands on 2007-02-20

Patient: 55 year old female, weighing 74.0 kg (162.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Photosensitivity Reaction, Skin Discolouration, Photophobia, DRY Mouth, Headache, Memory Impairment

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Fosinopril Sodium
    Start date: 2003-02-01

Cordarone
    Dosage: reduced to 200 mg/day due to events.
    Start date: 2003-06-01
    End date: 2006-12-01

Metoprolol Tartrate
    Start date: 2003-02-01

Spironolactone
    Start date: 2004-12-01

Bumetanide
    Start date: 2003-02-01

Other drugs received by patient: Acenocoumarol; Rosuvastatin Calcium



Adverse event in 56 year old female receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Netherlands on 2007-02-20

Patient: 56 year old female, weighing 74.0 kg (162.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Photosensitivity Reaction, Skin Discolouration, Photophobia, DRY Mouth, Headache, Memory Impairment

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Selokeen ZOC
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Failure
    Start date: 2003-02-01

Cordarone
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
    Start date: 2003-06-01

Cordarone
    Start date: 2006-12-01

Newace
    Indication: Cardiac Failure
    Start date: 2003-02-01

Newace

Bumetanide
    Indication: Cardiac Failure
    Start date: 2003-02-01

Bumetanide

Spironolactone
    Indication: Cardiac Failure
    Start date: 2004-12-01

Spironolactone

Other drugs received by patient: Acenocoumarol; Crestor



Adverse event in 59 year old male receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Ireland on 2007-01-30

Patient: 59 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Scrotal Swelling

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Cordarone
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
    Start date: 2006-05-01
    End date: 2006-12-01

Cordarone
    Start date: 2006-12-01

Other drugs received by patient: Atorvastatin Calcium; Clopidogrel; Lercanidipine; Valsartan; Folic Acid; Xalatan; Frusemide; Acetylsalicylic Acid



Adverse event in 71 year old male receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Finland on 2007-01-22

Patient: 71 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pleural Effusion, RED Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate Increased

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Other drugs received by patient: Cozaar; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Primaspan (Acetylsalicylic Acid); Durekal (Potassium Chloride)

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