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Zocor (Simvastatin) - Adverse Event Reports - Disability - Rhabdomyolysis

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in disability (76) > Cases with Rhabdomyolysis (15)

Below is the selection of adverse event reports related to Zocor (Simvastatin) that includes cases resulting in disability where reactions include rhabdomyolysis.

Adverse event in male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-12

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Troponin T Increased

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Erythromycin



Adverse event in 54 year old female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-07-20

Patient: 54 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Rhabdomyolysis, Angioedema

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 2007-05-01
    End date: 2007-06-12

Amitriptyline Hydrochloride
    Indication: Pain

Amitriptyline Hydrochloride
    Indication: Sleep Disorder

Ascorbic Acid and Vitamin B Complex
    Indication: Vitamin Supplementation

Ubidecarenone

Atropine Sulfate and Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride
    Indication: Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Atropine Sulfate and Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride
    Indication: Pain

Acetaminophen and Propoxyphene Hydrochloride
    Indication: Analgesia

Furosemide
    Indication: Fluid Retention

Ginger

Hydroxocobalamin
    Indication: Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Magnesium (Unspecified)
    Indication: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Vitamins (Unspecified)
    Indication: Vitamin Supplementation

Acetaminophen
    Indication: Analgesia

Selenium (Unspecified)
    Indication: Medical Diet

Albuterol
    Indication: Asthma

Niacinamide

Vitamin E

Zinc (Unspecified)
    Indication: Medical Diet

Cetyl Myristoleate and Cetylated Fatty Acids

Glucametacin

Ascorbic Acid

Omega-3 Marine Triglycerides
    Indication: Arthralgia



Adverse event in 73 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Sweden on 2007-06-20

Patient: 73 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Muscle Atrophy, Rhabdomyolysis, Pain in Extremity, Abasia, Polyneuropathy, Dysstasia, Peroneal Nerve Palsy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Chest Pain, Electromyogram Abnormal, Asthenia

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 1999-01-01
    End date: 2000-01-01

Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2000-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Hydrodiuril



Adverse event in female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

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

Patient: female, weighing 150.0 kg (330.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Skin Ulcer, Sepsis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Renal Failure Acute

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

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral

Erythromycin
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-03-25
    End date: 2006-04-03

Other drugs received by patient: Amitriptyline Hydrochloride; Bumetanide; Dihydrocodeine; Lisinopril; Metformin; Rosiglitazone Maleate; Levothyroxine Sodium



Adverse event in 82 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a pharmacist from Norway on 2007-05-11

Patient: 82 year old male, weighing 102.0 kg (224.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Pneumonia Primary Atypical, Rhabdomyolysis, Drug Interaction, Orthostatic Hypotension, Myopathy

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
    Start date: 2000-01-01
    End date: 2005-05-22

Erythromycin
    Start date: 2005-04-25
    End date: 2005-05-06

Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol; Amlodipine Besylate; Valsartan; Hydrochlorothiazide; Aspirin; Methotrexate; Furosemide



Adverse event in 82 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a pharmacist from Norway on 2007-05-08

Patient: 82 year old male, weighing 102.0 kg (224.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Pneumonia Primary Atypical, Rhabdomyolysis, Drug Interaction, Orthostatic Hypotension, Myopathy

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
    Start date: 2000-01-01
    End date: 2005-05-22

Erythromycin
    Start date: 2005-04-25
    End date: 2005-05-06

Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol; Amlodipine Besylate; Valsartan; Hydrochlorothiazide; Aspirin; Methotrexate; Furosemide



Adverse event in 82 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a pharmacist from Norway on 2007-05-07

Patient: 82 year old male, weighing 102.0 kg (224.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Pneumonia Primary Atypical, Rhabdomyolysis, Drug Interaction, Orthostatic Hypotension, Myopathy

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
    Start date: 2000-01-01
    End date: 2005-05-22

Erythromycin
    Start date: 2005-04-25
    End date: 2005-05-06

Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol; Amlodipine Besylate; Valsartan; Hydrochlorothiazide; Aspirin; Methotrexate; Furosemide



Adverse event in 83 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a pharmacist from Norway on 2007-04-13

Patient: 83 year old male, weighing 102.0 kg (224.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pneumonia Primary Atypical, Rhabdomyolysis, Drug Interaction, Orthostatic Hypotension

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral

Erythromycin

Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol; Amlodipine Besylate; Valsartan; Hydrochlorothiazide; Aspirin; Methotrexate; Furosemide



Adverse event in 55 year old female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

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

Patient: 55 year old female, weighing 43.0 kg (94.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Nonspecific Reaction, Fear, Pain, Hepatic Failure, Tendon Injury, Decubitus Ulcer, Deafness Unilateral, Adverse Event, Ischaemic Hepatitis, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Fluid Retention, Renal Failure Acute, Pneumonia, Nightmare, Dyspnoea, Nausea, Pain in Extremity, Urinary Tract Infection, Hyperglycaemia, Anaemia, Blood Potassium Increased, Musculoskeletal Discomfort, Coronary Artery Disease, Eating Disorder, Anxiety, Syncope, Insomnia, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Metabolic Encephalopathy, Disability

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Duragesic-100; Neurontin; Metformin; Triamterene; Diovan; Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate; Starlix; Percocet



Adverse event in 89 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-02-08

Patient: 89 year old male, weighing 55.0 kg (121.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myositis, Rhabdomyolysis

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

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Aluminum Hydroxide and Simethicone; Atenolol; Clopidogrel Bisulfate; Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate; Crotamiton; Diltiazem Hydrochloride; Mineral OIL; Dothiepin Hydrochloride; Nitroglycerin; Ibuprofen; Indoramin; Isosorbide Mononitrate; Lisinopril; Nicorandil; Pantoprazole; Acetaminophen; Senna



Adverse event in 71 year old female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-02-07

Patient: 71 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Abasia, Chromaturia, Asthenia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Amlodipine Besylate; Aspirin; Atenolol; Insulin Aspart, Biphasic Isophane [injection]; Ramipril



Adverse event in 69 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-01-26

Patient: 69 year old male, weighing 85.0 kg (187.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Decreased, Blood Bilirubin Increased, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Wound, Nocturia, Erythema, Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Granuloma Annulare, Myopathy Toxic, Connective Tissue Disorder, Oral Candidiasis, Fracture, Oedema Peripheral, Sjogren's Syndrome, Arteriosclerosis, White Blood Cell Count Increased, Dysphagia, Gastrointestinal Motility Disorder, Blood Phosphorus Increased, Peripheral Sensorimotor Neuropathy, Malnutrition, Coronary Artery Disease, Prostatic Disorder, Ill-Defined Disorder, Antinuclear Antibody Positive, Polymyositis, Sicca Syndrome, Insomnia, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Dehydration, Confusional State, Rhabdomyolysis, Dyslipidaemia, Speech Disorder, Blood Calcium Decreased, Skin Lesion, Liver Function Test Abnormal, Rotator Cuff Syndrome, Dermatomyositis, Intervertebral Disc Degeneration, Depression, Injury, Exostosis, Blood Glucose Increased, Renal Disorder, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Hyponatraemia, Skin Disorder, Dysarthria, Osteoarthritis, Renal Failure, Diarrhoea, Respiratory Failure, Sexual Dysfunction, Arthritis, Hypertension

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2000-08-04
    End date: 2002-01-01

Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2002-01-01
    End date: 2002-03-01

Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 1999-08-16
    End date: 2000-08-01

Aspirin
    End date: 2003-03-01

Aspirin
    Start date: 2003-03-01

Lipitor
    Start date: 2002-03-01
    End date: 2003-04-01

Lipitor
    Start date: 2003-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Toprol-XL; Vitamins (Unspecified); Ascorbic Acid; Pyridoxine; Cyanocobalamin



Adverse event in female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-01-24

Patient: female, weighing 150.0 kg (330.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Skin Ulcer, Sepsis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Renal Failure Acute

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

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral

Erythromycin
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-03-25

Other drugs received by patient: Amitriptyline Hydrochloride; Bumetanide; Dihydrocodeine; Lisinopril; Metformin; Rosiglitazone Maleate; Levothyroxine Sodium



Adverse event in 52 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-01-22

Patient: 52 year old male, weighing 95.0 kg (209.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Allopurinol; Ceftriaxone Sodium; Clarithromycin



Adverse event in 86 year old female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-01-19

Patient: 86 year old female, weighing 55.0 kg (121.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Back Pain, Rhabdomyolysis, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Amitriptyline Hydrochloride; Aspirin; Fluticasone Propionate; Verapamil

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