Foradil (Formoterol Inhalation) - Adverse Event Reports - Life Threatening Events

Confusional State (1),  Arterial Disorder (1),  Hypotension (1),  Tachycardia (1),  Cardiac Disorder (1),  Fatigue (1),  Ventricular Tachycardia (1),  Hyperthyroidism (1),  Cold Sweat (1),  Asthenia (1)

Adverse event in 75 year old male receiving Foradil (Formoterol Inhalation)

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2007-10-23

Patient: 75 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Torsade DE Pointes, Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Dizziness, Cold Sweat, Loss of Consciousness

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Spiriva
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Asthma

Bronchospasmin
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Asthma
    Start date: 2007-10-14
    End date: 2007-10-16

Foradil
    Indication: Asthma
    Start date: 2007-10-16

Theophylline
    Dosage: unknown
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Asthma
    Start date: 2007-10-14

Other drugs received by patient: Pulmicort

Adverse event in male receiving Foradil (Formoterol Inhalation)

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

Patient: male, weighing 83.9 kg (184.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Extrasystoles, Drug Interaction

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Foradil
    Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily inhal
    Indication: Asthma
    Start date: 2006-12-27
    End date: 2007-06-28

Hydrochlorothiazide
    Dosage: 1 tablet daily po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2006-04-07
    End date: 2007-07-01

Adverse event in 81 year old female receiving Foradil (Formoterol Inhalation)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-05-22

Patient: 81 year old female, weighing 52.6 kg (115.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Blood Pressure Increased, Insomnia, Visual Acuity Reduced, Hyperthyroidism, Decreased Appetite

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Foradil (Formoterol Inhalation)

Adverse event in 40 year old female receiving Foradil (Formoterol Inhalation)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Venezuela on 2007-03-15

Patient: 40 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Fatigue, Renal Failure, Respiratory Disorder, Arterial Disorder, Hypotension, Abdominal Distension, Asthenia, Cardiac Disorder, Hypertensive Crisis

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

Suspect drug(s):
Foradil

Diovan HCT
    Dosage: 160/25 mg
    Indication: Hypertension
    End date: 2006-10-01