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Index of reports
> Cases resulting in life threatening events (13)
Below is the selection of adverse event reports related to Zovirax (Acyclovir) that includes cases resulting in life threatening events.
Adverse event in 80 year old male receiving Zovirax (Acyclovir)
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-06-28
Patient: 80 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Ischaemia, Pneumonia Aspiration, Cerebral Infarction, CSF Cell Count Increased, Cerebral Atrophy, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Ventricle Dilatation
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Suspect drug(s):
Zovirax (Acyclovir)
Other drugs received by patient: Isotonic Sodium Chloride Solution; Loxonin; Caltan; Buscopan; Goodmin; Takepron; Norvasc; Ferrous Citrate
Adverse event in 26 year old female receiving Zovirax (Acyclovir)
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-06-11
Patient: 26 year old female, weighing 45.0 kg (99.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatic Function Abnormal, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Muscle Atrophy, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Tachycardia, Pyrexia, Headache, Cardiac Failure Acute, Multi-Organ Failure, Pulmonary Oedema, Bacterial Infection, Nocturnal Dyspnoea, Melaena, Cardiac Failure Congestive, Epistaxis, Hepatitis Fulminant, Renal Failure Acute, Nausea, Mouth Haemorrhage, Painful Respiration, Renal Impairment, Endotoxic Shock, Vision Blurred, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, Blood Pressure Decreased, Septic Shock
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Suspect drug(s):
Zovirax
Dosage: 250mg three times per day
Start date: 2006-10-31
End date: 2006-11-05
Loxonin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Gatifloxacin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Other drugs received by patient: Pelex; Lysozyme Hydrochloride; Unknown Cold Medication; Fluid Replacement; Intubation
Adverse event in 68 year old male receiving Zovirax (Acyclovir)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from France on 2007-05-24
Patient: 68 year old male, weighing 90.0 kg (198.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Metabolic Acidosis, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Zovirax (Acyclovir)
Other drugs received by patient: Elisor
Adverse event in 68 year old male receiving Zovirax (Acyclovir)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from France on 2007-05-02
Patient: 68 year old male, weighing 90.0 kg (198.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Metabolic Acidosis, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Zovirax (Acyclovir)
Other drugs received by patient: Elisor
Adverse event in 54 year old female receiving Zovirax (Acyclovir)
Reported by a physician from Germany on 2007-05-02
Patient: 54 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Brain Stem Syndrome, Dysphagia, Intentional Drug Misuse, Vasculitis Cerebral, Cerebrovascular Accident
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Zovirax (Acyclovir)
Other drugs received by patient: Clindamycin
Adverse event in receiving Zovirax (Acyclovir)
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-04-24
Patient:
Adverse reactions / side effects: Foetal Distress Syndrome, Renal Impairment, Premature Baby, Drug Exposure During Pregnancy, Hyperkalaemia, Dehydration, Hypocalcaemia, Neonatal Asphyxia, Threatened Labour
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Zovirax (Acyclovir)
Other drugs received by patient: Utemerin; Cefamezin; Pansporin; Vicclox; Xylocaine
Adverse event in 80 year old male receiving Zovirax (Acyclovir)
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-04-13
Patient: 80 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Ischaemia, Pneumonia Aspiration, Cerebral Infarction, CSF Cell Count Increased, Cerebral Atrophy, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Ventricle Dilatation
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Suspect drug(s):
Zovirax (Acyclovir)
Other drugs received by patient: Isotonic Sodium Chloride Solution; Loxonin; Caltan; Buscopan; Goodmin; Takepron; Norvasc; Ferrous Citrate
Adverse event in 80 year old male receiving Zovirax (Acyclovir)
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-04-10
Patient: 80 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Ischaemia, Pneumonia Aspiration, CSF Cell Count Increased, Brain Oedema, Cerebral Atrophy, Hydrocephalus, Loss of Consciousness
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Suspect drug(s):
Zovirax (Acyclovir)
Other drugs received by patient: Sodium Chloride; Loxoprofen; Calcium Carbonate; Hyoscine HBR HYT; Brotizolam; Lansoprazole; Amlodipine
Adverse event in receiving Zovirax (Acyclovir)
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-03-29
Patient:
Adverse reactions / side effects: Adrenal Insufficiency Neonatal, Premature Baby, Drug Exposure During Pregnancy, Hyperkalaemia, Dehydration, Hypocalcaemia, Neonatal Asphyxia
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Zovirax (Acyclovir)
Other drugs received by patient: Utemerin; Cefamezin; Pansporin; Vicclox; Xylocaine
Adverse event in 26 year old female receiving Zovirax (Acyclovir)
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-03-12
Patient: 26 year old female, weighing 45.0 kg (99.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatic Function Abnormal, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Muscle Atrophy, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Tachycardia, Pyrexia, Headache, Cardiac Failure Acute, Multi-Organ Failure, Pulmonary Oedema, Bacterial Infection, Nocturnal Dyspnoea, Melaena, Cardiac Failure Congestive, Epistaxis, Hepatitis Fulminant, Renal Failure Acute, Nausea, Mouth Haemorrhage, Painful Respiration, Renal Impairment, Endotoxic Shock, Vision Blurred, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, Blood Pressure Decreased, Septic Shock
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Suspect drug(s):
Zovirax (Acyclovir)
Other drugs received by patient: Loxonin; Gatifloxacin; Pelex; Lysozyme Hydrochloride; Unknown Cold Medication; Fluid Replacement; Intubation
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 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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