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Refludan (Lepirudin) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 



This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Refludan (Lepirudin). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view all available reports.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

All cases (12)
     Thrombosis (3)Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (3)Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (3)more >>

Cases resulting in a serious event (11)
     Thrombosis (3)Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (3)Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (3)more >>

Cases resulting in death (4)
     Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (3)Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (3)Deep Vein Thrombosis (3)more >>

Cases resulting in hospitalization (3)
     Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (2)Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (2)Deep Vein Thrombosis (2)more >>

Cases resulting in disability (1)
     Thrombosis (1)Blindness (1)

Cases resulting in other serious reactions (5)
     Thrombosis (2)Drug Interaction (2)Haemorrhage (1)more >>

Adverse event in receiving Refludan (Lepirudin)

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

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Impairment

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Refludan (Lepirudin)

Other drugs received by patient: Argatroban



Adverse event in female receiving Refludan (Lepirudin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-07-17

Patient: female, weighing 94.6 kg (208.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ortho Evra
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Retavase
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Heparin
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Refludan
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in receiving Refludan (Lepirudin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-07-16

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Medication Error, Circumstance or Information Capable of Leading TO Medication Error

Suspect drug(s):
Refludan (Lepirudin)



Adverse event in male receiving Refludan (Lepirudin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from France on 2007-06-15

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Thrombosis, Blindness

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Refludan
    End date: 2006-03-01

Argatroban
    Indication: Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
    Start date: 2006-03-01



Adverse event in 60 year old female receiving Refludan (Lepirudin)

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2007-05-21

Patient: 60 year old female, weighing 74.8 kg (164.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Thrombosis, Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia, Drug Interaction

Suspect drug(s):
Arixtra
    Dosage: 1.25mg per day
    Indication: Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
    Start date: 2007-04-09
    End date: 2007-04-13

Refludan
    Indication: Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
    Start date: 2007-04-09

Fraxiparin
    Dosage: .3ml per day
    Indication: Thrombosis Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2007-03-30
    End date: 2007-04-08

Other drugs received by patient: Euthyrox; Perenterol; Digimerck; Metoprolol Succinate; Plavix; Paspertin



Adverse event in receiving Refludan (Lepirudin)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-05-02

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Haemorrhage

Suspect drug(s):
Refludan (Lepirudin)



Adverse event in female receiving Refludan (Lepirudin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-04-30

Patient: female, weighing 90.7 kg (199.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ortho Evra
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Retavase
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Heparin
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Refludan
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in female receiving Refludan (Lepirudin)

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2007-04-20

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Thrombosis, Drug Interaction

Suspect drug(s):
Arixtra

Refludan



Adverse event in 76 year old female receiving Refludan (Lepirudin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from France on 2007-04-05

Patient: 76 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Tetany, Muscle Spasms

Suspect drug(s):
Refludan (Lepirudin)

Other drugs received by patient: Acetylsalicylic Acid SRT; Molsidomine; Isosorbide Mononitrate; Enalapril Maleate; Epogen; Sodium Ferrigluconate; Pancreatin Triple Strength CAP; Oestriol + Oestradiol; Pantoprazole; Calcium Citrate; Alfacalcidol



Adverse event in 64 year old female receiving Refludan (Lepirudin)

Reported by a physician from France on 2007-03-01

Patient: 64 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Oedema Peripheral, Platelet Count Decreased, General Physical Health Deterioration

Suspect drug(s):
Refludan (Lepirudin)



Adverse event in female receiving Refludan (Lepirudin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-02-15

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Ortho Evra
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Retevase
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Heparin
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Refludan
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in 73 year old male receiving Refludan (Lepirudin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-01-31

Patient: 73 year old male, weighing 78.0 kg (171.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cardiac Tamponade, Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia, Pericardial Effusion

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Heparin Sodium
    Dosage: dose unit:unknown
    Indication: Acute Coronary Syndrome

Angiomax
    Indication: Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Start date: 2005-09-20
    End date: 2005-09-20

Angiomax
    Start date: 2005-09-20
    End date: 2005-09-27

Aspirin
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Refludan
    Dosage: dose unit:unknown
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Coumadin
    Dosage: dose unit:unknown
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Amiodarone HCL

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