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Zocor (Simvastatin) - Adverse Event Reports - Life Threatening Events

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in life threatening events (43)

     Rhabdomyolysis (15)Renal Failure Acute (7)Drug Interaction (6)Fatigue (6)Atrial Fibrillation (5)Myalgia (5)Asthenia (5)Dyspnoea (4)Pain in Extremity (4)Intestinal Ischaemia (3)

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

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Adverse event in 46 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

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

Patient: 46 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Failure, Pancreatitis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia

Ramipril
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Clozapine
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-08-10

Other drugs received by patient: Amisulpride; Aspirin; Atenolol



Adverse event in 81 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Belgium on 2007-10-08

Patient: 81 year old male, weighing 84.0 kg (184.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Failure Congestive

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Bisoprolol; Ramipril



Adverse event in 46 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-02

Patient: 46 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Failure, Pancreatitis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia

Ramipril
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Clozapine
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-08-10

Other drugs received by patient: Amisulpride; Aspirin; Atenolol



Adverse event in 64 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-02

Patient: 64 year old male, weighing 84.0 kg (184.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Gallbladder Enlargement, Pancreatic Carcinoma

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

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 1992-01-01

Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-08-01

Other drugs received by patient: Zyloprim; Cozaar; Cozaar; Atenolol; Aspirin; Urocit-K



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

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-01

Patient: 73 year old male, weighing 60.0 kg (132.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: PH Urine Increased, Rhabdomyolysis, Renal Failure

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Allopurinol; Aspirin; Atenolol; Doxazosin Mesylate; Ferrous Sulfate; Nitroglycerin; Lansoprazole; Nifedipine; Acetaminophen; Penicillin V



Adverse event in 74 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

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

Patient: 74 year old male, weighing 67.0 kg (147.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Dialysis, Drug Interaction, Urosepsis, Hypertension, Renal Failure Acute, Infarction

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-06-12

Itraconazole
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-06-05
    End date: 2007-06-11



Adverse event in 74 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Denmark on 2007-07-27

Patient: 74 year old male, weighing 67.0 kg (147.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral

Itraconazole
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-06-05
    End date: 2007-06-11



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 47 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-06-27

Patient: 47 year old male, weighing 88.5 kg (194.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Paraesthesia Oral, Pain in Extremity, Impaired Work Ability, Amnesia, Tremor, Paraesthesia, Myalgia, Thinking Abnormal, Fatigue, Arthralgia, Asthenia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)



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

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-06-22

Patient: 71 year old male, weighing 104.0 kg (228.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Intestinal Ischaemia, Pancreatitis Acute, Pulmonary Oedema, Atrial Fibrillation, Left Ventricular Failure, Acute Coronary Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2000-01-01
    End date: 2007-04-23

Rosiglitazone Maleate
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-04-11
    End date: 2006-06-01

Rosiglitazone Maleate
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-01-01
    End date: 2007-04-23

Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Atenolol; Bisoprolol; Furosemide; Metformin



Adverse event in 74 year old female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-06-21

Patient: 74 year old female, weighing 55.0 kg (121.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Asthenia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)



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

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-06-20

Patient: 71 year old male, weighing 114.0 kg (250.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Decreased, Hypoaesthesia Oral, Pain in Extremity, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Drug Hypersensitivity, Cough

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

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)



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

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

Patient: 71 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dysarthria, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Lotrel; Ecotrin; Rilutek



Adverse event in 60 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-06-18

Patient: 60 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Neuropathy Peripheral

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Diltiazem HCL; Aspirin; Nateglinide; Epadel



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

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-06-14

Patient: 71 year old male, weighing 104.0 kg (228.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Intestinal Ischaemia, Pancreatitis Acute, Pulmonary Oedema, Atrial Fibrillation, Left Ventricular Failure, Acute Coronary Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2000-01-01
    End date: 2007-04-23

Rosiglitazone Maleate
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-04-11
    End date: 2006-06-01

Rosiglitazone Maleate
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-01-01
    End date: 2007-04-23

Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Atenolol; Bisoprolol; Furosemide; Metformin



Adverse event in 76 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

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

Zocor
    End date: 2007-04-01

Lopid
    End date: 2007-04-01

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



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

Reported by a physician from Russian Federation on 2007-06-05

Patient: 69 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Angina Unstable

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Myocardial Ischaemia

Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Angina Unstable

Other drugs received by patient: Bisoprolol Fumarate; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Magnesium Oxide; Magnesium Oxide



Adverse event in male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-06-05

Patient: male, weighing 94.3 kg (207.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)



Adverse event in male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-05-30

Patient: male, weighing 93.4 kg (205.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Joint Range of Motion Decreased, Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Pain in Extremity, Insomnia, Amnesia, Cell Death, Muscle Rigidity

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Dosage: 40 mg 1 per day po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 1995-01-01
    End date: 2006-05-01

Zocor
    Dosage: 40 mg 1 per day po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 1997-01-02
    End date: 2006-05-01



Adverse event in 76 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

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 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 76 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

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 female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-05-22

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Disorder, Chromaturia, Muscular Weakness, Liver Disorder

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)



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

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-05-18

Patient: 71 year old male, weighing 104.0 kg (228.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Intestinal Ischaemia, Pancreatitis Acute, Pulmonary Oedema, Atrial Fibrillation, Left Ventricular Failure, Acute Coronary Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2000-01-01
    End date: 2007-04-23

Rosiglitazone Maleate
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-04-11
    End date: 2006-06-01

Rosiglitazone Maleate
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-01-01
    End date: 2007-04-23

Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Atenolol; Bisoprolol; Furosemide; Metformin



Adverse event in 64 year old receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2007-05-08

Patient: 64 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Drug Interaction

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 2006-04-24
    End date: 2006-11-01

Citalopram Hydrobromide
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2006-04-24
    End date: 2006-09-15

Citalopram Hydrobromide
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-09-15
    End date: 2006-11-01



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