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Crestor (Rosuvastatin) - Adverse Event Reports - Life Threatening Events

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in life threatening events (58)

     Hepatic Function Abnormal (9)Cardiac Failure (7)Dyspnoea (5)Agranulocytosis (5)Anorexia (5)Blood Bilirubin Increased (4)Rhabdomyolysis (4)C-Reactive Protein Increased (4)Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased (3)Chest Pain (3)

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

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Adverse event in female receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-31

Patient: female, weighing 71.7 kg (157.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor
    Dosage: crestor 10 mg 1 tablet daily oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Dementia
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Crestor
    Dosage: crestor 10 mg 1 tablet daily oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Dyslipidaemia
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Crestor
    Dosage: crestor 10 mg 1 tablet daily oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2007-01-01



Adverse event in 68 year old female receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-31

Patient: 68 year old female, weighing 59.5 kg (130.9 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Vomiting, Nausea, International Normalised Ratio Increased, Dehydration, Headache, Hepatitis, Haematemesis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Mirapex; Buspar; Aspirin; Fosamax; Gabapentin; Lortab; Nabumetone; Propranolol; Seroquel



Adverse event in 73 year old male receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-24

Patient: 73 year old male, weighing 68.0 kg (149.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Creatinine Increased, Anuria, Renal Failure Acute

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

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor
    Dosage: 2.5mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-06-20
    End date: 2007-09-25

Loxonin
    Dosage: 60mg twice per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-09-21
    End date: 2007-09-23

Olmetec
    Dosage: 2.5mg twice per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Failure
    End date: 2007-09-25

Valtrex
    Dosage: 1000mg three times per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Herpes Zoster
    Start date: 2007-09-21
    End date: 2007-09-24

Other drugs received by patient: Artist; Neuquinon; Rabeprazole Sodium; Magnesium Oxide; Zolpidem



Adverse event in male receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-22

Patient: male, weighing 64.0 kg (140.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cardiac Failure, Atrial Fibrillation

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
    Start date: 2006-06-17
    End date: 2007-03-06

Crestor
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-03-21

Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Ticlopidine HCL; Renivace; Amlodipine; Mucodyne; Astomin



Adverse event in female receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-09

Patient: female, weighing 92.5 kg (203.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Angioedema, Urticaria

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor
    Dosage: 20 qd @ hs po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
    Start date: 2007-08-22
    End date: 2007-08-23

Crestor
    Dosage: 20 qd @ hs po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
    Start date: 2007-08-22
    End date: 2007-08-23

Other drugs received by patient: Nadolol; Micardis; Aspirin; Metformin; Imdur



Adverse event in male receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-07-31

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatic Function Abnormal, Malaise, Anorexia, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Pleural Effusion, Apallic Syndrome, Ascites

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor; Pravastatin



Adverse event in male receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-07-26

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatic Function Abnormal, Anorexia, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Pleural Effusion, Apallic Syndrome, Respiration Abnormal, Ascites

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor; Pravastatin



Adverse event in 80 year old female receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-07-26

Patient: 80 year old female, weighing 53.1 kg (116.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea, Nausea, Chest Pain, Dizziness, Asthenia, Rash Pruritic

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor (Rosuvastatin)



Adverse event in male receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-07-25

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatic Function Abnormal, Drug Ineffective, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, General Physical Health Deterioration, Apallic Syndrome, Ascites, Cholangitis, Anorexia, Pleural Effusion, Respiration Abnormal

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor; Pravastatin



Adverse event in female receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-06-27

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pneumonia Aspiration, Myopathy

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Selbex; Cercine



Adverse event in 39 year old male receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-06-25

Patient: 39 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor (Rosuvastatin)



Adverse event in male receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-06-25

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Bilirubin Increased

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-08-01
    End date: 2007-02-01

Norvir
    Indication: HIV Infection
    Start date: 2006-12-01
    End date: 2007-02-01

Reyataz
    Indication: HIV Infection
    Start date: 2006-12-01
    End date: 2007-02-01

Truvada
    Dosage: 1 tablet daily
    Indication: HIV Infection
    Start date: 2006-12-01
    End date: 2007-02-01

Other drugs received by patient: Altace; Atenolol; Ambien; Aspirin; Vitamin CAP; Vitamin E; Fish OIL; Lorazepam



Adverse event in male receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-06-18

Patient: male, weighing 60.2 kg (132.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased, Blood Bilirubin Increased, Dyspnoea, Cellulitis, Hepatic Function Abnormal, Visual Field Defect, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Hemiparesis, Dysarthria, Cardiac Failure, Cerebral Infarction, Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Increased, C-Reactive Protein Increased, Coronary Artery Restenosis, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
    Start date: 2005-12-21
    End date: 2006-03-02

Crestor
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-03-28
    End date: 2006-07-03

Crestor
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-07-04
    End date: 2006-12-03

Other drugs received by patient: NU-Lotan; Allopurinol; Omepral; Euglucon; Cardenalin; Amlodin; Ticlopidine HCL; Prorenal; Sigmart; Aspirin; Pursennid; Mevalotin; Nitorol; Nitroderm; Albuminar; Predopa; Liple; Alprostadil; Metilon; Lasix; Mucodyne; Bisolvon; Hanp; Perdipine; Cefamezin Alpha



Adverse event in receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from France on 2007-06-14

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Alveolitis, Overdose, Interstitial Lung Disease, Haemoptysis, C-Reactive Protein Increased, Body Temperature Increased, Pleurisy, General Physical Health Deterioration, Inflammation

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Altace
    Dosage: 10 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-10-01
    End date: 2007-03-27

Cordarone / 00133102 /
    Dosage: 100 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-07-01
    End date: 2007-03-27

Cosopt / 01419801 /
    Indication: Glaucoma
    End date: 2007-03-27

Crestor
    Dosage: 5 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-10-01
    End date: 2007-03-27

Detensiel / 00802601 /
    Dosage: 10 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-08-03
    End date: 2007-03-27

Other drugs received by patient: Mopral / 00661201 /; Previscan / 00789001 /



Adverse event in 73 year old female receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-06-14

Patient: 73 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Failure, Rhabdomyolysis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Blopress
    Administration route: Oral

Crestor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hyperlipidaemia
    Start date: 2007-05-08
    End date: 2007-05-09

Other drugs received by patient: Mobic; Amlodin



Adverse event in 66 year old female receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-06-12

Patient: 66 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Haemorrhage, Drug Interaction, Shock

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Warfarin Sodium
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Deep Vein Thrombosis
    Start date: 2006-08-01
    End date: 2006-09-01

Other drugs received by patient: Atenolol; Bendrofluazide; Ramipril; Levothyroxine Sodium



Adverse event in 83 year old male receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from France on 2007-06-12

Patient: 83 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Alveolitis, Overdose, Interstitial Lung Disease, Haemoptysis, Pleurisy, General Physical Health Deterioration

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Bisoprolol Fumarate
    Dosage: 10 mg (10 mg, 1 d)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2006-08-03
    End date: 2007-03-27

Cordarone
    Dosage: 100 mg (100 mg, 1 d)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2004-07-01
    End date: 2007-03-27

Cosopt
    Indication: Glaucoma
    End date: 2007-03-27

Crestor
    Dosage: 5 mg (5 mg, 1 d)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2006-10-01
    End date: 2007-03-27

Triamtec(5 MG, Capsule) (Ramipril)
    Dosage: 10 mg (10 mg, 1 d)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2006-10-01
    End date: 2007-03-27

Other drugs received by patient: Mopral(capsule) (Omeprazole); Previscan(tablet) (Fluindione)



Adverse event in 59 year old male receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

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

Patient: 59 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Convulsion

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor (Rosuvastatin)



Adverse event in 57 year old female receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

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

Patient: 57 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Cardiopulmonary Failure, Pulmonary Oedema

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Amaryl; Mexitil; Calblock; Lendormin; Mevalotin



Adverse event in 58 year old male receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-06-07

Patient: 58 year old male, weighing 77.1 kg (169.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Chest Pain, Gait Disturbance

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor
    Dosage: 500 mg -i think- 1 daily po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 2005-11-01
    End date: 2006-11-15

Crestor
    Dosage: 500 mg -i think- 1 daily po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Triglycerides Increased
    Start date: 2005-11-01
    End date: 2006-11-15



Adverse event in 83 year old male receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-06-06

Patient: 83 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Alveolitis, Interstitial Lung Disease

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Cordarone
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-07-01
    End date: 2007-03-27

Cosopt
    Indication: Glaucoma
    End date: 2007-03-27

Crestor
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-08-01
    End date: 2007-03-27

Detensiel
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-07-01
    End date: 2007-03-27

Triatec
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-10-01
    End date: 2007-03-27

Other drugs received by patient: Omeprazole; Previscan



Adverse event in 33 year old male receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-05-31

Patient: 33 year old male, weighing 102.1 kg (224.5 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Muscle Swelling, Contusion, Oedema Peripheral, Muscular Weakness, Testicular Swelling, Excessive Exercise, Muscle Enzyme Increased

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

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor (Rosuvastatin)



Adverse event in 64 year old male receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-05-30

Patient: 64 year old male, weighing 71.2 kg (156.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Metabolic Acidosis, Hyperkalaemia, Haemodialysis, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aceon
    Dosage: 8 mg orally daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Crestor
    Indication: Hyperlipidaemia

Glucophage
    Dosage: 500 mg orally daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus



Adverse event in male receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Czech Republic on 2007-05-18

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Torsade DE Pointes, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Drug Interaction

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Sedacoron
    Dosage: during dialysis
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
    Start date: 2007-04-24
    End date: 2007-04-24

Sedacoron
    Dosage: during dialysis
    Start date: 2007-04-26
    End date: 2007-04-26

Sedacoron
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-04-26
    End date: 2007-04-28

Other drugs received by patient: Calcium Carbonicum; Eprex; Ferrlecit; Furorese; Hypnogen; Milurit; Tagren; Tagren; Tagren; Rocaltrol; Ranisan; Betahirex; Prolekofen; Fosrenol; Enelbin Retard; Enelbin Retard; Enelbin Retard



Adverse event in female receiving Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-05-15

Patient: female, weighing 58.0 kg (127.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Tubular Disorder, Vomiting, Convulsions Local, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Anorexia, Hyponatraemia, Muscle Spasms

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Mevalotin; Dogmatyl; Tasuomin; PL; Transamin; Dasen; Amaryl; Norvasc; Preran; Alosenn



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