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Metformin (Metformin) - Adverse Event Reports - All Cases

 



Index of reports > All cases (31)

     Renal Failure Acute (11)Lactic Acidosis (10)Diarrhoea (8)Metabolic Acidosis (7)Circulatory Collapse (5)Abdominal Pain (4)Hypoglycaemia (4)Hyperventilation (4)Dehydration (4)Drug Interaction (3)

Below is the selection of adverse event reports related to Metformin that includes all cases.

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Adverse event in 62 year old female receiving Metformin

Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2007-10-26

Patient: 62 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pulmonary Oedema

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Bevacizumab
    Dosage: 1200 mg, q3w
    Indication: Breast Cancer Metastatic
    Start date: 2007-09-06
    End date: 2007-09-26

Docetaxel
    Dosage: 89 mg, unk
    Indication: Breast Cancer Metastatic
    Start date: 2007-09-06

Metformin
    Dosage: unk, unk
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2004-06-15

Rosiglitazone
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2004-06-15

Other drugs received by patient: Pamidronate Disodium; Dexamethasone 0.5mg TAB; Granisetron HCL; Ramipril



Adverse event in 75 year old female receiving Metformin

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

Patient: 75 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Chest Discomfort

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Losec
    Administration route: Oral

Alendronate Sodium

Combivent

Flovent

Lasix

Lipitor

Metformin

Nitrazadon

Plaqueril

Prednisone

Serevent

Tylenol (Caplet)



Adverse event in female receiving Metformin

Reported by a physician from Switzerland on 2007-10-25

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Liver Injury, Jaundice, Eosinophilia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Sortis
    Dosage: text:every day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia

Starlix
    Dosage: text:every day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Metformin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus



Adverse event in receiving Metformin

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Norway on 2007-10-24

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Metabolic Acidosis, Renal Failure

Suspect drug(s):
Zestril

Metformin



Adverse event in 81 year old male receiving Metformin

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Norway on 2007-10-24

Patient: 81 year old male, weighing 120.0 kg (264.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Metabolic Acidosis, Renal Failure, Drug Interaction

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Prinivil
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-07-25
    End date: 2007-09-01

Metformin
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-10-12

Other drugs received by patient: Simvastatin; Atenolol; Furosemide; Aspirin and Magnesium Oxide; Insulin Human, Isophane



Adverse event in 69 year old male receiving Metformin

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Norway on 2007-10-16

Patient: 69 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Abdominal Pain, Drug Interaction, Lactic Acidosis, Hyperventilation, Nephrolithiasis, Renal Failure, Catheter Placement, Diarrhoea, Visual Disturbance, Circulatory Collapse, Respiratory Arrest, Blood Creatinine Increased

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Losartan Potassium
    Dosage: 50 mg, unk
    Indication: Hypertension

Metformin
    Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Esidrix
    Dosage: 12.5 mg, unk
    Indication: Hypertension



Adverse event in 49 year old female receiving Metformin

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Norway on 2007-10-15

Patient: 49 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Metabolic Acidosis, Hypothermia, Hypoglycaemia, Drug Interaction, Lactic Acidosis, Accidental Overdose, Haemodialysis, Blood Lactic Acid Increased, Loss of Consciousness, Hyperventilation, Drug Toxicity, Respiratory Failure, Circulatory Collapse, Gastroenteritis, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Losartan Potassium
    Dosage: 50 mg, unk
    Indication: Hypertension

Metformin
    Dosage: 6 g/day
    Administration route: Oral

Esidrix
    Dosage: 12.5 mg, unk
    Indication: Hypertension

Other drugs received by patient: Glibenklamid



Adverse event in female receiving Metformin

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

Patient: female, weighing 112.0 kg (246.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Jaundice, Metabolic Acidosis, Sepsis

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Metformin



Adverse event in 51 year old female receiving Metformin

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

Patient: 51 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Fibromyalgia, White Blood Cell Count Increased, Gastritis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Januvia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Januvia
    Administration route: Oral

Metformin



Adverse event in 41 year old female receiving Metformin

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-03

Patient: 41 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pelvic Mass, Ovarian Mass, Anaemia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Metformin
    Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    Start date: 2004-01-01
    End date: 2007-01-27

Metformin
    Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    Start date: 2005-11-29

Metformin
    Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    Start date: 2007-01-31

Blinded Study Medication
    Start date: 2005-11-29
    End date: 2007-01-27

Blinded Study Medication
    Start date: 2004-01-01

Blinded Study Medication
    Start date: 2007-01-31

Other drugs received by patient: Atacand; Phenergan HCL



Adverse event in 85 year old male receiving Metformin

Reported by a physician from Norway on 2007-07-10

Patient: 85 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pneumonia, Hypoglycaemia, Coma

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Amaryl

Bactrim
    Dosage: dose quantity: 2
    Indication: Urinary Tract Infection
    Start date: 2007-03-29

Metformin

Other drugs received by patient: Vitamin B-12; Albyl-E; Cozaar; Lansoprazole; Selo-ZOK; Selo-ZOK; Hiprex; Amiloride HCL and Hydrochlorothiazide



Adverse event in 73 year old female receiving Metformin

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-07-10

Patient: 73 year old female, weighing 53.9 kg (118.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Lactic Acidosis, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Glipizide
    Administration route: Oral

Perindopril Erbumine
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Pressure Increased

Metformin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Other drugs received by patient: Amlodipine; Aspirin; Omeprazole; Pravastatin



Adverse event in female receiving Metformin

Reported by a physician from Israel on 2007-07-02

Patient: female, weighing 51.0 kg (112.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cardiac Failure, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Oedema Peripheral, Pyrexia, Asthenia, Cough

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia

Diltiazem Hydrochloride

Metformin

Dexamethasone

Hydrochlorothiazide

Nifedipine

Other drugs received by patient: Cilazapril; Famotidine; Glyburide; Temozolomide



Adverse event in 35 year old female receiving Metformin

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-06-22

Patient: 35 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Alopecia

Suspect drug(s):
Metformin



Adverse event in male receiving Metformin

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-06-22

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Fatigue, Depressed Mood, High Density Lipoprotein Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Metformin
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Avandamet (Metformin Hydrochloride, Rosiglitazone Maleate)
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in 70 year old female receiving Metformin

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-05-14

Patient: 70 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Diarrhoea, Dehydration, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Cozaar
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    End date: 2007-04-13

Metformin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
    End date: 2007-04-13

Other drugs received by patient: Bendroflumethiazide; Insulin Aspart, Biphasic Isophane [injection]; Propranolol Hydrochloride; Simvastatin



Adverse event in 37 year old male receiving Metformin

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2007-04-26

Patient: 37 year old male, weighing 114.0 kg (250.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Panic Attack, Skin Laceration, Nausea, Hallucination, Visual, Dizziness, Amnesia, Fall, Loss of Consciousness

Suspect drug(s):
Telfast / 01314201 /
    Dosage: dose: 1 tablet
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypersensitivity
    Start date: 2006-11-01

Acomplia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Weight Control
    Start date: 2007-01-17
    End date: 2007-04-01

Metformin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus non-Insulin-Dependent
    Start date: 2006-04-20

Other drugs received by patient: L-Thyroxin; Thybon



Adverse event in 57 year old male receiving Metformin

Reported by a physician from Canada on 2007-04-26

Patient: 57 year old male, weighing 82.0 kg (180.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hyperkalaemia, Urine Output Decreased, Lactic Acidosis, Haemodialysis, Malaise, Diarrhoea, Dehydration, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Darunavir
    Dosage: 600mg twice per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: HIV Infection
    Start date: 2007-01-03
    End date: 2007-02-12

Ritonavir
    Dosage: 100mg twice per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: HIV Infection
    Start date: 2007-01-03
    End date: 2007-02-12

Tenofovir
    Dosage: 300mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: HIV Infection
    Start date: 2007-01-03
    End date: 2007-02-12

Metformin
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus

Abacavir Sulfate
    Indication: HIV Infection

Other drugs received by patient: Enfuvirtide; Bactrim; Fenofibrate; Trazodone HCL; Zopiclone; Atorvastatin Calcium; Levothyroxin Sodium; Rosiglitazone Maleate; Quinine; Folic Acid



Adverse event in 52 year old male receiving Metformin

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-04-20

Patient: 52 year old male, weighing 84.0 kg (184.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypoglycaemia, Incorrect Dose Administered

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Metformin
    Dosage: metformin 500mg breakfast
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus non-Insulin-Dependent

Glyburide
    Dosage: glyburide 5mg breakfast



Adverse event in 72 year old female receiving Metformin

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Sweden on 2007-04-12

Patient: 72 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Metabolic Acidosis, Dyspnoea, Diarrhoea, Dialysis, Dehydration

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Enalapril Maleate
    Dosage: df unk po
    Administration route: Oral

Metformin
    Dosage: df unk unk

Simvastatin
    Dosage: df unk po
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Salures; Impugan; Glyburide; Folacin



Adverse event in 72 year old female receiving Metformin

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Sweden on 2007-04-05

Patient: 72 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Lactic Acidosis, Haemodialysis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Vasotec
    Administration route: Oral

Zocor
    Administration route: Oral

Metformin

Other drugs received by patient: Folic Acid; Bendroflumethiazide; Furosemide; Glyburide



Adverse event in 81 year old female receiving Metformin

Reported by a physician from Norway on 2007-03-30

Patient: 81 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Abdominal Pain, Vomiting, Hyperthermia, Hypotension, Rectal Haemorrhage, Lactic Acidosis, Haematemesis, Hyperventilation, Malaise, Diarrhoea, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Prinivil
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Metformin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus non-Insulin-Dependent

Other drugs received by patient: Glimepiride; Hydrodiuril; [therapy Unspecified]



Adverse event in 73 year old female receiving Metformin

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2007-03-29

Patient: 73 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Lactic Acidosis, Renal Tubular Necrosis, Renal Failure Acute, Shock

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ultravist 300
    Dosage: 100 ml, 1 dose
    Start date: 2006-03-29
    End date: 2006-03-29

Metformin
    Dosage: 850 mg, 2x/day
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus

Other drugs received by patient: Insulin; Coaprovel; Gabapentin; Gastrografin



Adverse event in 69 year old male receiving Metformin

Reported by a physician from Norway on 2007-03-16

Patient: 69 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Abdominal Pain, Nephrolithiasis, Hyperventilation, Diarrhoea, Visual Disturbance, Respiratory Arrest, Circulatory Collapse, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Cozaar
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Hydrodiuril
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Metformin
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus non-Insulin-Dependent



Adverse event in 49 year old female receiving Metformin

Reported by a physician from Norway on 2007-03-16

Patient: 49 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Metabolic Acidosis, Hypothermia, Hypoglycaemia, Circulatory Collapse, Gastroenteritis, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Cozaar
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Hydrodiuril
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Glyburide
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus non-Insulin-Dependent

Metformin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus non-Insulin-Dependent



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