DrugLib.com — Drug Information Portal

Rx drug information, pharmaceutical research, clinical trials, news, and more

Metformin (Metformin) - Adverse Event Reports - Hospitalization - Diarrhoea

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in hospitalization (21) > Cases with Diarrhoea (7)

Below is the selection of adverse event reports related to Metformin that includes cases resulting in hospitalization where reactions include diarrhoea.

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 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 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 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 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 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 receiving Metformin

Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2007-02-20

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Sensory Loss, Lactic Acidosis, Pallor, Partial Seizures, Overdose, Cardio-Respiratory Arrest, Oedema Peripheral, Tachypnoea, Apnoea, Abdominal Pain Lower, Vomiting, Metabolic Acidosis, Pain in Extremity, Hypotension, Compartment Syndrome, Body Temperature Decreased, Blood Lactic Acid Increased, Renal Impairment, Diarrhoea, Dehydration, LEG Amputation

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

Suspect drug(s):
Altace
    Dosage: 35 mg, single

Metformin
    Dosage: 56 g, single

Alcohol / 00002101 /
    Dosage: 500 ml over 4 hours

-- advertisement -- The American Red Cross
We comply with
HONcode standard.
Verify here.
Home | About Us | Contact Us | Site usage policy | Privacy policy

All Rights reserved - Copyright DrugLib.com, 2006-2009