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Diazepam (Diazepam) - Adverse Event Reports - Life Threatening Events

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in life threatening events (14)

     Hepatic Encephalopathy (5)Confusional State (4)Oesophageal Haemorrhage (4)Hepatic Function Abnormal (2)Drug Hypersensitivity (2)Anaphylactic Shock (2)Suicide Attempt (2)Cardiac Arrest (2)Inappropriate Schedule of Drug Administration (1)Fatigue (1)

Below is the selection of adverse event reports related to Diazepam that includes cases resulting in life threatening events.

Adverse event in 35 year old male receiving Diazepam

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

Patient: 35 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Oesophageal Haemorrhage

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Dosage: 12 mg (4 mg, 3 in 1 d) oral
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-10-05

Fentanyl
    Dosage: (75 mcg, 1 hour) transdermal
    End date: 2007-10-05

Temazepam
    Dosage: (10 mg) oral
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-10-05

Tramadol
    Dosage: (100 mg, as required) oral
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-10-05



Adverse event in female receiving Diazepam

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2007-10-31

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Overdose, Aspiration, Hypotension, Coma, Drug Abuser, Polyuria, Suicide Attempt

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Acetaminophen
    Administration route: Oral

Buscopan
    Administration route: Oral

Carbamazepine
    Administration route: Oral

Cymbalta
    Administration route: Oral

Diazepam
    Administration route: Oral

Diclo
    Administration route: Oral

Dociton
    Administration route: Oral

Promethazine
    Administration route: Oral

Trimipramine Maleate
    Administration route: Oral

ZOP
    Administration route: Oral



Adverse event in 35 year old male receiving Diazepam

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-10-29

Patient: 35 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatic Encephalopathy, Oesophageal Haemorrhage

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Dosage: 4 mg; 3 times a day; oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-10-05

Duragesic-100
    Dosage: ;every hour; transdermal
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-10-05

Temazepam
    Dosage: 10 mg; oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-10-05

Tramadol HCL
    Dosage: 100 mg; as needed;
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-10-05

Other drugs received by patient: Amoxicillin; Buscopan; Citalopram; Cyclizine; Omeprazole; Paracetamol; Tegretol Retard



Adverse event in 35 year old male receiving Diazepam

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-10-29

Patient: 35 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Oesophageal Haemorrhage

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Dosage: 4mg, three times daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-10-05

Durogesic (Fentanyl), Clopiramine, Fentanyl)
    Dosage: 75 ug, 1 hour
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-10-05

Temazepam
    Dosage: 10mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-10-05

Tramadol HCL
    Dosage: 100mg, as necessary
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-10-05

Other drugs received by patient: Amoxicillin; Buscopan (Hyoscine Butylbromide) (Hyoscine Butylbromide); Citalopram Hydrobromide; Cyclizine (Cyclizine) (Cyclizine); Omeprazole; Paracetamol (Paracetamol) Paracetamol); Tegretol Retard (Carbamazepine) (Carbamazepine)



Adverse event in 35 year old male receiving Diazepam

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-10-25

Patient: 35 year old male, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatic Encephalopathy, Hepatic Function Abnormal, Oesophageal Varices Haemorrhage

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

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Dosage: 4 mg, tid,oral
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-10-05

Duragesic-100
    Dosage: 75 ug, qh, transdermal
    End date: 2007-10-05

Temazepam
    Dosage: 10 mg, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-10-05

Tramadol HCL
    Dosage: 100 mg, prn, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-10-05

Other drugs received by patient: Amoxicillin; Hyoscine HBR HYT; Citalopram (Citalopram); Cyclizine (Cyclizine); Omeprazole; Acetaminophen; Tegretol



Adverse event in 35 year old male receiving Diazepam

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-25

Patient: 35 year old male, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Oesophageal Haemorrhage

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

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Duragesic-100
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Temazepam
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Tramadol HCL
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Amoxicillin; Buscopan; Citalopram Hydrobromide; Cyclizine; Omeprazole; Paracetamol; Tegretol Retard



Adverse event in male receiving Diazepam

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

Patient: male, weighing 71.0 kg (156.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Inappropriate Schedule of Drug Administration, Coordination Abnormal, Fall

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Citalopram Hydrobromide
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression

Diazepam
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Sleep Disorder

Duragesic-100
    Indication: Metastatic Pain

Valoron
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cancer Pain

Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Kreon; Kreon; Pantozol; Amlodipine; Folic Acid; Methotrexat



Adverse event in 61 year old male receiving Diazepam

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

Patient: 61 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatic Function Abnormal, Sedation, Respiratory Depression

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Dosage: 5mg tid po
    Administration route: Oral

Methadone HCL
    Dosage: 20mg tid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pain
    Start date: 2000-03-13



Adverse event in 15 year old male receiving Diazepam

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

Patient: 15 year old male, weighing 34.0 kg (74.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Peripheral Coldness, Facial Palsy, Drug Ineffective, Aphasia, Headache, Skin Discolouration, Feeling Hot, Ophthalmoplegia, Blood Creatinine Increased, Throat Lesion, White Blood Cell Count Increased, Dyspnoea, Paraesthesia Oral, Retching, Oliguria, Asthenia, Blood Pressure Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam



Adverse event in female receiving Diazepam

Reported by a pharmacist from Germany on 2007-04-27

Patient: female, weighing 55.5 kg (122.1 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Ileus Paralytic

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Contraceptive

Diazepam
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Psychotic Disorder
    Start date: 2007-04-04

Diazepam
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Suicidal Behaviour
    Start date: 2007-04-04

Melperon
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Psychotic Disorder
    Start date: 2007-04-04

Oxazepam
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Psychotic Disorder
    Start date: 2007-03-14
    End date: 2007-04-03

Oxazepam
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Suicidal Behaviour
    Start date: 2007-03-14
    End date: 2007-04-03

Pantozol
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Prophylaxis Against Gastrointestinal Ulcer
    Start date: 2007-04-04

Seroquel
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type
    Start date: 2007-03-07



Adverse event in 76 year old female receiving Diazepam

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Belgium on 2007-04-23

Patient: 76 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Hypersensitivity, Anaphylactic Shock, Allergy Test Positive, Cardiac Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Adhesive Mass Dressing

Adhesive Mass Dressing

Cefalosporines

Cefalosporines

Cefazolin Sodium
    Dosage: df

Cefazolin Sodium
    Dosage: df

Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Diazepam

Diazepam

Latex

Latex

Rocuronium Bromide
    Indication: Anaesthesia

Rocuronium Bromide
    Indication: Anaesthesia

Sufentanil Citrate

Sufentanil Citrate



Adverse event in 76 year old female receiving Diazepam

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Belgium on 2007-02-27

Patient: 76 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Hypersensitivity, Anaphylactic Shock, Cardiac Arrest, Cross Sensitivity Reaction

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Adhesive Bandages

Cefalosporine

Cefazolin Sodium

Chlorhexidine

Diazepam

Latex

Rocuronium Bromide
    Indication: Anaesthesia

Sufentanil Citrate



Adverse event in 18 year old female receiving Diazepam

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2007-01-24

Patient: 18 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Mydriasis, Intentional Overdose, Somnolence, Alcohol USE, Fatigue, Suicide Attempt, Sinus Tachycardia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Alcohol
    Start date: 2006-12-14
    End date: 2006-12-14

Diazepam
    Dosage: 20 mg once po
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-12-14
    End date: 2006-12-14

Tavor
    Dosage: 10 mg once po
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-12-14
    End date: 2006-12-14



Adverse event in female receiving Diazepam

Reported by a physician from Australia on 2007-01-16

Patient: female, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Physical Assault, Delusional Disorder, Persecutory Type

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Buscopan
    Indication: Abdominal Pain
    Start date: 2005-12-28
    End date: 2005-12-29

DI-Gesic
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2005-12-29

Diazepam
    Indication: Anxiety Disorder

Lomotil
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diarrhoea
    Start date: 2005-12-28
    End date: 2005-12-29

Zoloft
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression

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