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Metformin (Metformin) - Adverse Event Reports - Hospitalization - Renal Failure Acute

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in hospitalization (21) > Cases with Renal Failure Acute (8)

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

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 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 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



Adverse event in 69 year old female receiving Metformin

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

Patient: 69 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Hypotension, Acidosis, Cerebellar Infarction, Multi-Organ Failure, Respiratory Failure, Cerebral Infarction, Gastroenteritis, Circulatory Collapse, Blindness, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

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

Hydrodiuril
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

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

Glimepiride
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus non-Insulin-Dependent

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