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Zyprexa (Olanzapine) - Adverse Event Reports - Life Threatening Events - Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in life threatening events (87) > Cases with Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (11)

Below is the selection of adverse event reports related to Zyprexa (Olanzapine) that includes cases resulting in life threatening events where reactions include neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

Adverse event in 26 year old male receiving Zyprexa (Olanzapine)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-03

Patient: 26 year old male, weighing 91.2 kg (200.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Aspiration, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Respiratory Distress

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zyprexa
    Dosage: 15 mg bid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Schizoaffective Disorder
    Start date: 2007-09-06
    End date: 2007-09-10

Benztropine 1 MG
    Dosage: 1 mg bid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Muscle Rigidity
    Start date: 2007-09-04
    End date: 2007-09-10



Adverse event in female receiving Zyprexa (Olanzapine)

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

Patient: female, weighing 38.0 kg (83.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Oral Intake Reduced, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Depressive Symptom, Hepatic Function Abnormal, Delusion of Reference, Pyrexia, Serotonin Syndrome, Muscle Tightness, Delusion, Hypokinesia, Thinking Abnormal, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Persecutory Delusion, Compulsions, Tremor, Anxiety, Irritability, Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Lack of Spontaneous Speech, Insomnia, Altered State of Consciousness

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zoloft
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-05-29
    End date: 2007-07-05

Zyprexa
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Delusion
    Start date: 2007-07-02
    End date: 2007-07-02

Other drugs received by patient: Reslin; Pantosin; Magvit



Adverse event in 61 year old female receiving Zyprexa (Olanzapine)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-06-25

Patient: 61 year old female, weighing 74.8 kg (164.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Oral Intake Reduced, Pneumonia, Joint Sprain, Joint Dislocation, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Tardive Dyskinesia, Cerebrovascular Accident, Cardiac Failure Congestive

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zyprexa
    Dosage: twice daily
    Indication: Homeless
    Start date: 2002-06-18
    End date: 2002-06-25

Zyprexa
    Dosage: twice daily
    Indication: Sleep Disorder
    Start date: 2002-06-18
    End date: 2002-06-25

Haldol



Adverse event in 32 year old male receiving Zyprexa (Olanzapine)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-05-09

Patient: 32 year old male, weighing 61.5 kg (135.3 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Brain Herniation, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Eczema, Cardiac Arrest, Clonic Convulsion

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

Suspect drug(s):
Zyprexa (Olanzapine)

Other drugs received by patient: Landsen; Akineton; Akineton; Akineton; Cercine; Cercine; Haloperidol; Haloperidol; Haloperidol; Anatensol; Gaster; Dantrium; Dantrium; Dantrium; Dantrium; Dantrium; Dantrium; Dantrium



Adverse event in 29 year old male receiving Zyprexa (Olanzapine)

Reported by a physician from Norway on 2007-05-03

Patient: 29 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Prescribed Overdose, Drug Interaction, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Leukopenia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zyprexa (Olanzapine)

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Lithionit
    Dosage: 83 mg morning + 166 mg evening (daily)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder
    Start date: 2007-03-15

Other drugs received by patient: Rivotril; Valproate Sodium



Adverse event in 44 year old male receiving Zyprexa (Olanzapine)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-04-25

Patient: 44 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Prolixin
    Dosage: 10 mg po bid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Antisocial Personality Disorder
    Start date: 2006-12-19
    End date: 2007-01-15

Prolixin
    Dosage: 10 mg po bid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Schizoaffective Disorder
    Start date: 2006-12-19
    End date: 2007-01-15

Seroquel
    Dosage: see image
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Antisocial Personality Disorder
    Start date: 2006-12-19
    End date: 2007-01-15

Seroquel
    Dosage: see image
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Schizoaffective Disorder
    Start date: 2006-12-19
    End date: 2007-01-15

Zyprexa
    Dosage: 5 mg po tid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Antisocial Personality Disorder
    Start date: 2006-12-21
    End date: 2007-01-15

Zyprexa
    Dosage: 5 mg po tid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Schizoaffective Disorder
    Start date: 2006-12-21
    End date: 2007-01-15

Other drugs received by patient: Benztropine; Chloral Hydrate; Clonazepam; Hydrochlorothiazide; Lorazepam; Valproic Acid



Adverse event in 60 year old male receiving Zyprexa (Olanzapine)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-04-11

Patient: 60 year old male, weighing 52.0 kg (114.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zyprexa
    Dosage: 20 mg, daily (1/d)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Schizophrenia
    Start date: 2007-02-21
    End date: 2007-02-25

Zyprexa
    Dosage: 5 mg, daily (1/d)
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-02-26
    End date: 2007-02-28

Other drugs received by patient: Silece; NU-Lotan; Norvasc; Fluitran



Adverse event in 39 year old male receiving Zyprexa (Olanzapine)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-03-05

Patient: 39 year old male, weighing 61.2 kg (134.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Polydipsia, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Urinary Tract Infection, Thirst, Apallic Syndrome, Weight Increased, Staphylococcal Infection, Anorexia, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Respiratory Tract Infection, Diabetic Hyperosmolar Coma, Shock

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

Suspect drug(s):
Zyprexa (Olanzapine)

Other drugs received by patient: Prothiaden; Levotomin; Rohypnol; Limas; Halcion



Adverse event in 47 year old female receiving Zyprexa (Olanzapine)

Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2007-02-19

Patient: 47 year old female, weighing 62.0 kg (136.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Hyperthermia, Tachycardia, Liver Disorder, Blood Osmolarity Decreased, Overdose, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Depression, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, White Blood Cell Count Increased, Posturing, Fluid Imbalance, Blood Pressure Increased, Trismus, Abnormal Behaviour, Delirium, Tremor, Renal Impairment, Communication Disorder, Escherichia Infection

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zyprexa
    Dosage: 15 mg, each evening
    Indication: Psychotic Disorder
    End date: 2007-01-01

Zyprexa
    Dosage: 7.5 mg, each evening
    Start date: 2007-01-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Zyprexa
    Dosage: 2.5 mg, each evening
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-01-11
    End date: 2007-01-24

Other drugs received by patient: Sertraline; Lithium Carbonate; Paracetamol; Senna; Lactulose; Lactulose; Cefaclor; Procyclidine Hydrochloride 2MG TAB



Adverse event in 86 year old male receiving Zyprexa (Olanzapine)

Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2007-02-01

Patient: 86 year old male, weighing 60.0 kg (132.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Leukocytosis

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

Suspect drug(s):
Zyprexa (Olanzapine)

Other drugs received by patient: Clopixol Depot; Priadel



Adverse event in 86 year old male receiving Zyprexa (Olanzapine)

Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2007-01-29

Patient: 86 year old male, weighing 60.0 kg (132.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Leukocytosis

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

Suspect drug(s):
Zyprexa (Olanzapine)

Other drugs received by patient: Clopixol Depot; Priadel

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