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Zetia (Ezetimibe) - Adverse Event Reports - Life Threatening Events

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in life threatening events (34)

     Hepatic Enzyme Increased (5)Fatigue (5)Mechanical Ileus (3)Rhabdomyolysis (3)Hepatic Failure (3)Myalgia (3)Renal Failure (3)Blood Creatinine Increased (3)Suicidal Behaviour (2)Rash (2)

Below is the selection of adverse event reports related to Zetia (Ezetimibe) that includes cases resulting in life threatening events.

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Adverse event in 65 year old male receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

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

Patient: 65 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Mechanical Ileus, Gastroenteritis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Vasotec; Warfarin Potassium; Probucol



Adverse event in 42 year old male receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-15

Patient: 42 year old male, weighing 86.0 kg (189.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Coronary Artery Disease

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
    Start date: 2006-01-01
    End date: 2007-08-16

Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol
    Start date: 2006-01-01
    End date: 2007-08-16

Other drugs received by patient: Coumadin; Coreg



Adverse event in 65 year old male receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-15

Patient: 65 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Abdominal Pain, Mechanical Ileus, Diarrhoea, Anorexia, Gastrointestinal Sounds Abnormal

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Vasotec; Warfarin Potassium; Probucol



Adverse event in 42 year old male receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-05

Patient: 42 year old male, weighing 86.0 kg (189.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Coronary Artery Disease

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
    End date: 2007-08-16

Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol
    End date: 2007-08-16

Other drugs received by patient: Coumadin; Coreg



Adverse event in 65 year old male receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-05

Patient: 65 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Mechanical Ileus, Diarrhoea, Eye Operation, Anorexia, Gastrointestinal Disorder

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia (Ezetimibe)



Adverse event in 61 year old male receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2007-07-30

Patient: 61 year old male, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatocellular Damage

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia (Ezetimibe)



Adverse event in 52 year old male receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-24

Patient: 52 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Failure Acute

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

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor; Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (Unspecified)



Adverse event in male receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-07-10

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Dosage: 80 mg daily po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Dyslipidaemia
    Start date: 2004-08-01
    End date: 2006-12-21

Zetia
    Dosage: 10 mg daily po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Dyslipidaemia
    Start date: 2004-08-01
    End date: 2006-12-21

Other drugs received by patient: Prilosec; Naproxen; Dutasteride -Avodart; Metoprolol -Toprol; Rilutek



Adverse event in 37 year old female receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

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

Patient: 37 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pruritus, Pain, Muscular Weakness, Hypoaesthesia, Tremor, Menstruation Irregular, Myalgia, Fatigue, Poor Peripheral Circulation, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Feeling Abnormal, Asthenia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia (Ezetimibe)



Adverse event in 69 year old female receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a physician from Australia on 2007-07-06

Patient: 69 year old female, weighing 100.0 kg (220.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Adrenocortical Insufficiency Acute, Cough

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 2007-03-01
    End date: 2007-04-01

Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-04-17
    End date: 2007-04-18

Other drugs received by patient: Levothyroxine Sodium; [therapy Unspecified]; Zoton; [therapy Unspecified]; Vitamins (Unspecified)



Adverse event in 64 year old male receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-06-29

Patient: 64 year old male, weighing 105.0 kg (231.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Full Blood Count Abnormal, Thrombocytopenia, Epistaxis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Other drugs received by patient: Arthrotec; Atorvastatin; Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate



Adverse event in 50 year old male receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a physician from Australia on 2007-06-22

Patient: 50 year old male, weighing 80.0 kg (176.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Ischaemia, Hepatitis Acute, Anaemia, Cardiac Output Decreased, Hepatic Enzyme Increased, Death, Renal Failure, Hepatomegaly, Chronic Hepatic Failure

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

Suspect drug(s):
Coversyl (Perindopril Erbumine)
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-08-19

Lasix
    Indication: Ischaemia
    Start date: 2003-01-01

Lasix
    Indication: Left Ventricular Failure
    Start date: 2003-01-01

Lipitor
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2003-01-01
    End date: 2004-09-27

Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2004-08-01
    End date: 2004-09-27

Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
    Start date: 2004-08-01
    End date: 2004-09-27

Other drugs received by patient: Clopidogrel Bisulfate; Carvedilol; [composition Unspecified]



Adverse event in 50 year old male receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a physician from Australia on 2007-06-13

Patient: 50 year old male, weighing 80.0 kg (176.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Ischaemia, Hepatitis Acute, Anaemia, Cardiac Output Decreased, Cardiac Disorder, Hepatic Enzyme Increased, Death, Renal Failure, Hepatomegaly, Chronic Hepatic Failure

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

Suspect drug(s):
Coversyl (Perindopril Erbumine)
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-08-19

Lasix
    Indication: Ischaemia
    Start date: 2003-01-01

Lasix
    Indication: Left Ventricular Failure
    Start date: 2003-01-01

Lipitor
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2003-01-01
    End date: 2004-09-27

Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2004-08-01
    End date: 2004-09-27

Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
    Start date: 2004-08-01
    End date: 2004-09-27

Other drugs received by patient: Clopidogrel Bisulfate; Carvedilol; [composition Unspecified]



Adverse event in 76 year old male receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-06-07

Patient: 76 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lopid
    End date: 2007-04-01

Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
    Start date: 2007-04-01
    End date: 2007-04-01

Zocor
    End date: 2007-04-01

Other drugs received by patient: Amiodarone; Lasix; [therapy Unspecified]; Zestril



Adverse event in male receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-06-04

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Haemoglobin Decreased, Renal Failure, Hepatic Failure, Blood Creatine Increased, Hepatic Enzyme Increased

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor; Lopid



Adverse event in 52 year old female receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a physician from Netherlands on 2007-06-01

Patient: 52 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Vanishing Bile Duct Syndrome, Biliary Fibrosis, Cholestasis, Hepatic Cirrhosis, Infection

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

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Other drugs received by patient: Atorvastatin Calcium



Adverse event in 56 year old female receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a pharmacist from United Kingdom on 2007-05-31

Patient: 56 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Fatigue, Suicidal Behaviour, Depression, Aggression

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Other drugs received by patient: Diclofenac; Lisinopril; Atorvastatin Calcium; Hormones (Unspecified)



Adverse event in 76 year old male receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-05-30

Patient: 76 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Fatigue, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Abnormal, Blood Creatinine Increased

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
    Start date: 2007-04-01
    End date: 2007-04-01

Zocor
    End date: 2007-04-01

Other drugs received by patient: Gemfibrozil; Amiodarone; Lasix; [therapy Unspecified]



Adverse event in 76 year old male receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-05-29

Patient: 76 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Fatigue, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Normal, Blood Creatinine Increased

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
    Start date: 2007-04-01
    End date: 2007-04-01

Zocor
    End date: 2007-04-01

Other drugs received by patient: Gemfibrozil; Amiodarone; Lasix; [therapy Unspecified]



Adverse event in 62 year old male receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-05-29

Patient: 62 year old male, weighing 90.0 kg (198.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Angioedema, Obstructive Airways Disorder

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

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Atorvastatin Calcium; Metoprolol; Perindopril



Adverse event in female receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-05-24

Patient: female, weighing 66.2 kg (145.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Poor Quality Sleep, Drug Hypersensitivity, Oedema Peripheral, Muscular Weakness, Nasal Congestion, Headache, Discomfort

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia (Ezetimibe)



Adverse event in female receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-05-18

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Hepatic Enzyme Increased

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia (Ezetimibe)



Adverse event in 64 year old male receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-05-17

Patient: 64 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Inappropriate Schedule of Drug Administration, Dyspnoea, Chest Pain, Arteriogram Coronary Abnormal

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol
    Start date: 2006-01-01
    End date: 2007-04-01

Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-01-01
    End date: 2006-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin



Adverse event in 78 year old receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-05-15

Patient: 78 year old , weighing 51.0 kg (112.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dementia, Amnesia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Rosuvastatin Calcium
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
    Start date: 2004-12-01

Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2005-02-01

Other drugs received by patient: Calcium Carbonate and Cholecalciferol; Bendroflumethiazide; Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate



Adverse event in 64 year old male receiving Zetia (Ezetimibe)

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

Patient: 64 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Creatinine Increased, Renal Failure Acute, Myopathy

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Atorvastatin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 2006-03-01
    End date: 2006-04-01

Atorvastatin
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-04-01
    End date: 2006-05-01

Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 2006-05-01
    End date: 2006-06-15

Other drugs received by patient: Nifedipine



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