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Lipitor (Atorvastatin) - Adverse Event Reports - Life Threatening Events - Drug Interaction

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in life threatening events (66) > Cases with Drug Interaction (8)

Below is the selection of adverse event reports related to Lipitor (Atorvastatin) that includes cases resulting in life threatening events where reactions include drug interaction.

Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

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

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Rhabdomyolysis, Compartment Syndrome, Drug Interaction, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Rinexin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
    Start date: 2007-07-01
    End date: 2007-07-08

Other drugs received by patient: Cosylan; Penicillin V Potassium; Acetaminophen; Rhinocort



Adverse event in 60 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-15

Patient: 60 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Coagulopathy, Drug Interaction, Pyrexia, Myalgia, Nephrolithiasis, Pyelectasia, Oedema Peripheral, Muscle Spasms, Cough, Back Pain, Haemorrhage Urinary Tract, Haematuria, Anaemia, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Renal Cyst, Flank Pain, Dehydration

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Coumadin
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-07-25

Lipitor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hyperlipidaemia
    End date: 2007-07-25

Targretin
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-07-25

Zolinza
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Mycosis Fungoides
    Start date: 2007-07-13
    End date: 2007-07-25

Other drugs received by patient: Paxil; Ritalin; Megace; Synthroid; Toprol-XL; Omega-3 Marine Triglycerides; Prinivil; Zantac; Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride



Adverse event in 44 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-07-03

Patient: 44 year old male, weighing 82.6 kg (181.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea, Nightmare, Palpitations, Atrioventricular Block Complete, Insomnia, Drug Interaction, Feeling Abnormal

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

Suspect drug(s):
Azithromycin
    Dosage: 1x a day 5 days
    Indication: Nasopharyngitis
    Start date: 2007-02-01

Lipitor
    Dosage: 10 mg 1x a day
    Indication: Arterial Occlusive Disease
    Start date: 2007-01-01
    End date: 2007-02-01



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Finland on 2007-05-14

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Overdose, Drug Interaction

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Lipanthyl
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Type V Hyperlipidaemia

Other drugs received by patient: Protaphan; Actrapid; Ramipril; Atenblock; Nitrosid - Slow Release; Primaspan



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Finland on 2007-05-04

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Overdose, Drug Interaction

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Lipanthyl
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Type V Hyperlipidaemia
    Start date: 2004-01-01
    End date: 2007-02-23

Other drugs received by patient: Protaphan; Actrapid; Ramipril; Atenblock; Nitrosid - Slow Release; Primaspan



Adverse event in 69 year old female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-04-03

Patient: 69 year old female, weighing 51.0 kg (112.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Abasia, Drug Interaction, Lower Respiratory Tract Infection, Renal Failure Acute

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

Suspect drug(s):
Clarithromycin

Lipitor
    Dosage: 80 mg, qd, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-06-19
    End date: 2006-01-20

Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Lansoprazole; Nicorandil (Nicorandil); Penicillin V; Plavix (Clopidogel Sulfate); Ramipril



Adverse event in 69 year old female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-04-02

Patient: 69 year old female, weighing 51.0 kg (112.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Bedridden, Rhabdomyolysis, Abasia, Drug Interaction, Lower Respiratory Tract Infection, Liver Function Test Abnormal, Ventricular Dysfunction, Anorexia, Myocardial Infarction, Renal Failure Acute, Influenza Like Illness

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

Suspect drug(s):
Clarithromycin

Lipitor
    Dosage: 80 mg, qd, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
    Start date: 2004-06-19
    End date: 2006-01-20

Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Bisoprodol Fumarate; Lansoprazole; Nicorandil; Penicillin V; Plavix; Ramipril (Ramipril0



Adverse event in 50 year old female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-03-14

Patient: 50 year old female, weighing 61.2 kg (134.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Laboratory Test Abnormal, Loss of Employment, Drug Interaction, Nervous System Disorder, Amnesia, Treatment Noncompliance

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Depakote
    Dosage: 1000mg per day

Lipitor
    Dosage: po
    Administration route: Oral

Neurontin
    Dosage: 1500mg per day
    Indication: Amnesia
    Start date: 2004-08-10
    End date: 2004-08-27

Neurontin
    Dosage: 1500mg per day
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder
    Start date: 2004-08-10
    End date: 2004-08-27

Neurontin
    Dosage: 1500mg per day
    Indication: Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type
    Start date: 2004-08-10
    End date: 2004-08-27

Zyprexa
    Dosage: 10mg
    Indication: Amnesia
    Start date: 2004-09-18
    End date: 2004-10-01

Zyprexa
    Dosage: 10mg
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder
    Start date: 2004-09-18
    End date: 2004-10-01

Zyprexa
    Dosage: 10mg
    Indication: Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type
    Start date: 2004-09-18
    End date: 2004-10-01

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