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Zovirax (Acyclovir) - Adverse Event Reports - Death

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in death (9)

     Cyanosis (3)Drug Eruption (2)Angioedema (2)Skin Exfoliation (2)Asphyxia (2)Face Oedema (2)Cardio-Respiratory Arrest (2)Cardiac Failure (2)Breath Sounds Abnormal (1)Crepitations (1)

Below is the selection of adverse event reports related to Zovirax (Acyclovir) that includes cases resulting in death.

Adverse event in 2 year old male receiving Zovirax (Acyclovir)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-18

Patient: 2 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cardiac Failure, Acute Graft Versus Host Disease, Alopecia

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Endoxan
    Indication: Bone Marrow Conditioning Regimen
    Start date: 2006-06-07
    End date: 2006-06-10

Fludara
    Indication: Bone Marrow Conditioning Regimen
    Start date: 2006-06-02
    End date: 2006-06-07

Mablin
    Indication: Bone Marrow Conditioning Regimen
    Start date: 2006-06-02
    End date: 2006-06-05

Prograf
    Indication: Prophylaxis Against Graft Versus Host Disease

Meropen

Predonine

Zovirax

Other drugs received by patient: Methotrexate; Rivotril; Salobel; Urso 250; Calcium Lactate; Heparin; Meylon; Kytril; Uromitexan; Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human); Biofermin; Solita-T



Adverse event in 72 year old male receiving Zovirax (Acyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-06-08

Patient: 72 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Level Increased

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Zovirax (Acyclovir)



Adverse event in 67 year old female receiving Zovirax (Acyclovir)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-03-29

Patient: 67 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Facial Palsy, Ischaemia, Bronchopneumonia, Abnormal Behaviour, Neurological Examination Abnormal, Somnolence, Neurotoxicity, Glasgow Coma Scale Abnormal, Subdural Haematoma, Affect Lability, Brain Oedema, Nervous System Disorder, Gait Disturbance, Coordination Abnormal

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Zovirax (Acyclovir)

Other drugs received by patient: Hemodialysis



Adverse event in 68 year old female receiving Zovirax (Acyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-02-28

Patient: 68 year old female, weighing 40.0 kg (88.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Eruption, Skin Exfoliation, Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome, Depressed Level of Consciousness

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zovirax
    Dosage: 200mg per day
    Indication: Encephalitis Herpes
    Start date: 2006-12-01
    End date: 2006-12-06

Clarithromycin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pneumonia
    Start date: 2006-11-17
    End date: 2006-11-24

Phenobarbital TAB
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 2006-11-15
    End date: 2006-11-17

Firstcin
    Indication: Pneumonia
    Start date: 2006-11-16
    End date: 2006-11-16

Piperacillin Sodium
    Dosage: 1g per day
    Indication: Pneumonia
    Start date: 2006-11-17
    End date: 2006-11-24

Meropen
    Dosage: 2g per day
    Indication: Septic Shock
    Start date: 2006-11-29
    End date: 2006-12-27



Adverse event in 54 year old male receiving Zovirax (Acyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-02-26

Patient: 54 year old male, weighing 56.0 kg (123.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: C-Reactive Protein Increased, Cardiac Failure, Interstitial Lung Disease, Hyponatraemia, Pneumothorax, Convulsion

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Alkeran
    Indication: Cord Blood Transplant Therapy
    Start date: 2006-05-29
    End date: 2006-05-29

Fludarabine Phosphate
    Indication: Cord Blood Transplant Therapy
    Start date: 2006-05-24
    End date: 2006-05-28

Predonine
    Indication: Immunosuppressant Drug Therapy
    Start date: 2006-07-11
    End date: 2006-08-25

Solu-Medrol
    Indication: Immunosuppressant Drug Therapy
    Start date: 2006-08-11
    End date: 2006-07-10

Ciprofloxacin
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-05-19
    End date: 2006-06-08

Gaster D
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-05-19
    End date: 2006-06-22

Diflucan
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-05-19
    End date: 2006-06-22

Zovirax
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-05-24
    End date: 2006-07-03

Furosemide
    Start date: 2006-05-30
    End date: 2006-06-09

Sodium Chloride
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-06-24
    End date: 2006-07-08

Other drugs received by patient: Gran; Cyclosporine; Methotrexate; Lendormin; Baktar; Urso; Primperan; Kytril; Magnesium Sulfate; Haptoglobin; Selbex; Neuart; Meropen; Unknown Drug; Vancomycin Hydrochloride; Diazepam; Gaster; Hanp; Inovan



Adverse event in 2 year old female receiving Zovirax (Acyclovir)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-02-01

Patient: 2 year old female, weighing 12.0 kg (26.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Angioedema, Cardio-Respiratory Arrest, Cyanosis, Food Allergy, Asphyxia, Blood Immunoglobulin E Increased

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Prograf
    Dosage: 0.8 mg, bid, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Liver Transplant
    Start date: 2006-03-01

Ferrous Fumarate
    Dosage: 33 mg, bid, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-03-01

Uvesterol (Ergocalciferol, Retinol, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol)
    Dosage: unknown/d, oral
    Administration route: Oral

Zovirax
    Dosage: 250 mg, qid, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-04-01

Speciafoldine (Folic Acid)
    Dosage: 5 mg, 3xweekly, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-03-01

Bactrim Pediatric
    Dosage: 6 ml, 3x weekly, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-03-01



Adverse event in 2 year old female receiving Zovirax (Acyclovir)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from France on 2007-01-30

Patient: 2 year old female, weighing 12.0 kg (26.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Angioedema, Vomiting, Laryngeal Oedema, LIP Oedema, Asphyxia, Cardio-Respiratory Arrest, Face Oedema, Breath Sounds Abnormal, Cyanosis, Hypoxia

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Zovirax
    Dosage: 250mg four times per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-04-01

Bactrim
    Dosage: 6ml three times per week
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-03-01

Fumafer
    Dosage: 33mg twice per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-03-01

Uvesterol
    Administration route: Oral

Prograf
    Dosage: .8mg twice per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-03-01

Speciafoldine
    Dosage: 5mg three times per week
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-03-01



Adverse event in 68 year old female receiving Zovirax (Acyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-01-29

Patient: 68 year old female, weighing 40.0 kg (88.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Eruption, Multi-Organ Failure, Skin Exfoliation, Lymphocyte Stimulation Test Positive

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zovirax (Acyclovir)

Other drugs received by patient: Clarithromycin; Phenobarbital TAB; Firstcin; Piperacillin Sodium; Meropen



Adverse event in 94 year old female receiving Zovirax (Acyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-01-22

Patient: 94 year old female, weighing 43.0 kg (94.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Wheezing, Rales, Micturition Frequency Decreased, Malaise, Face Oedema, Dyspnoea Exertional, Cyanosis, Crepitations, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Oedema, Bronchostenosis, Decreased Appetite, Cardiac Failure Congestive, Oxygen Saturation Decreased, Renal Failure Acute, Arrhythmia, Dilatation Atrial

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zovirax (Acyclovir)

Other drugs received by patient: Micardis; Artist; Opalmon; Neuquinon; Promac; Magmitt; Itrizole

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