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Lipitor (Atorvastatin) - Adverse Event Reports - Life Threatening Events - Rhabdomyolysis

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in life threatening events (66) > Cases with Rhabdomyolysis (9)

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

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 male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-11

Patient: male, weighing 59.9 kg (131.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)



Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-07-23

Patient: female, weighing 72.0 kg (158.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiogenic Shock, Hypokalaemia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Losartan Potassium; Aldactone; Piretanide; Thyradin S; Constan; Nitorol R; Allopurinol



Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-07-09

Patient: female, weighing 72.0 kg (158.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiogenic Shock

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Losartan Potassium; Aldactone; Piretanide; Thyradin S; Constan; Nitorol R; Allopurinol



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2007-07-06

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death, Rhabdomyolysis

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Tenormin; Cough and Cold Preparations; Cough and Cold Preparations



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

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