Xifaxan (Rifaximin) - Hospitalization - Suspected Cause - Side Effect Reports

Possible Xifaxan side effects in 76 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-01

Patient: 76 year old male, weighing 51.7 kg (113.7 pounds)

Reactions: Stomatitis, Oral Mucosal Erythema, Dehydration

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Xifaxan

Possible Xifaxan side effects in 52 year old male

Reported by a physician from France on 2012-06-26

Patient: 52 year old male

Reactions: Renal Failure, Prostatitis, Staphylococcal Infection, Enterococcal Infection, Altered State of Consciousness, Infectious Peritonitis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Xifaxan

Possible Xifaxan side effects in 50 year old male

Reported by a physician from France on 2012-05-30

Patient: 50 year old male

Reactions: Abdominal Distension, Pyrexia, Headache, Umbilical Hernia, Peptostreptococcus Test Positive, Asthenia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Xifaxan

Other drugs received by patient: Aldactone; Lasix; Noroxin; Propranolol LP; Previscan; Levothyroxine Sodium; Hydrocortisone

Possible Xifaxan side effects in 62 year old male

Reported by a physician from France on 2012-05-30

Patient: 62 year old male

Reactions: Klebsiella Infection, Bacterial Prostatitis, Staphylococcal Infection, Coma

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Xifaxan

Other drugs received by patient: Duphalac; Vitamin D; Aldactone; Propranolol; Humalog; Atorvastatin; Pantoprazole Sodium; Lovenox; Lasix; Ferrous Sulfate TAB; Vitamin B6; Vitamin B1 TAB; Lantus

Possible Xifaxan side effects in 52 year old male

Reported by a physician from France on 2012-05-30

Patient: 52 year old male

Reactions: Bacterial Prostatitis, Renal Failure, Bacteraemia, Staphylococcal Infection, Enterococcal Infection, Leukocyturia, Altered State of Consciousness, Ascites

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Xifaxan

Possible Xifaxan side effects in 65 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-04-24

Patient: 65 year old female

Reactions: Renal Failure, Hepatic Cirrhosis

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Xifaxan

Possible Xifaxan side effects in 65 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-04-19

Patient: 65 year old female

Reactions: Renal Failure, Hepatic Cirrhosis

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Xifaxan

Possible Xifaxan side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-04-11

Patient: female, weighing 110.2 kg (242.5 pounds)

Reactions: Vomiting, Hiatus Hernia, Drug Ineffective, Coma, Foot Fracture, Malaise, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Hepatotoxicity, Abnormal Loss of Weight, Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease, Feeling Abnormal, Hypersomnia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nucynta
    Dosage: 100 mg 10 times a day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Arthritis
    Start date: 2011-06-01

Nucynta ER
    Dosage: 100 mg twice a day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Arthritis
    Start date: 2011-10-01

Morphine
    Dosage: 40 mg as needed
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Arthritis
    Start date: 2011-07-01
    End date: 2011-10-01

Nucynta
    Dosage: 100 mg 6 times a day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2009-01-01
    End date: 2011-06-01

Nucynta ER
    Dosage: 250 mg twice a day
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2012-03-29

Prilosec
    Dosage: 40 mg daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease
    Start date: 2011-08-01

Prilosec
    Dosage: 40 mg daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hiatus Hernia
    Start date: 2011-08-01

Xifaxan
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatic Encephalopathy
    Start date: 2012-02-01

Topamax
    Dosage: 100 mg twice a day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Fibromyalgia
    Start date: 2010-01-01
    End date: 2012-02-01

Morphine
    Dosage: 15 mg four times a day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-03-30

Possible Xifaxan side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-04-11

Patient: male, weighing 87.1 kg (191.6 pounds)

Reactions: Pneumonia, Fatigue, Oedema Peripheral, Pulmonary Oedema

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Xifaxan

Possible Xifaxan side effects in 45 year old female

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-04-09

Patient: 45 year old female, weighing 73.0 kg (160.6 pounds)

Reactions: Drug Clearance Decreased, Enterocolitis Haemorrhagic, White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia, Urinary Tract Infection, Hypometabolism, Neutropenia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Enoxaparin
    Dosage: 1200 mg (400 mg, 1 in 8 hr)
    Indication: Hepatic Encephalopathy Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2010-02-01
    End date: 2010-02-01

Xifaxan
    Dosage: 1200 mg (400 mg, 1 in 8 hr)
    Indication: Hepatic Encephalopathy Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2010-02-01
    End date: 2010-02-01

Other drugs received by patient: Azathioprine; Pantoprazole; Hydrocortisone; Budesonide; Heparin

Possible Xifaxan side effects in 60 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-01-31

Patient: 60 year old female

Reactions: Blood Pressure Increased, Urine Output Decreased, Hepatic Failure, Haemodialysis, Weight Increased, Renal Impairment, Renal Failure, Hepatorenal Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Xifaxan
    Dosage: 1100 mg (550 mg, 2 in 1 d), oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatic Encephalopathy
    Start date: 2011-01-01
    End date: 2012-01-17

Lisinopril
    Indication: Blood Pressure
    End date: 2012-01-17

Other drugs received by patient: Lasix; Spironolactone

Possible Xifaxan side effects in 82 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-01-26

Patient: 82 year old male, weighing 77.1 kg (169.6 pounds)

Reactions: Clostridial Infection

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Xifaxan
    Dosage: xifaxan 550mg.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Ammonia Abnormal
    Start date: 2011-03-27
    End date: 2012-01-10

Xifaxan
    Dosage: xifaxan 550mg.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Cirrhosis
    Start date: 2011-03-27
    End date: 2012-01-10

Possible Xifaxan side effects in 27 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2012-01-06

Patient: 27 year old female, weighing 51.2 kg (112.6 pounds)

Reactions: Colitis Ischaemic, Insulin C-Peptide Decreased, Pancreatitis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Xifaxan
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Clostridium Test Positive
    Start date: 2011-06-14
    End date: 2011-06-20

Keppra
    Start date: 2011-06-07
    End date: 2011-06-20

Soliris
    Dosage: (900 mg), intravenous
    Indication: Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome
    Start date: 2011-06-01
    End date: 2011-09-03

Ramipril
    Start date: 2011-06-15
    End date: 2011-07-01

Azithromycin
    Start date: 2011-06-17
    End date: 2011-07-01

Other drugs received by patient: Insulin

Possible Xifaxan side effects in 66 year old female

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2011-12-29

Patient: 66 year old female

Reactions: Thrombocytopenia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Xifaxan

Possible Xifaxan side effects in 63 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-21

Patient: 63 year old female, weighing 40.8 kg (89.8 pounds)

Reactions: Wrong Technique in Drug Usage Process, Blood Potassium Decreased, DRY Mouth, Malnutrition

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Xifaxan
    Dosage: 1100 mg (550 mg,2 in 1 d),oral ; 550 mg (550 mg,1 in 1 d),oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
    Start date: 2011-12-10
    End date: 2011-12-14

Xifaxan
    Dosage: 1100 mg (550 mg,2 in 1 d),oral ; 550 mg (550 mg,1 in 1 d),oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
    Start date: 2011-12-09
    End date: 2011-12-10

Other drugs received by patient: Ativan

Possible Xifaxan side effects in 27 year old female

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2011-11-18

Patient: 27 year old female, weighing 51.2 kg (112.6 pounds)

Reactions: Colitis Ischaemic, Pancreatitis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Azithromycin
    Start date: 2011-06-17
    End date: 2011-07-01

Xifaxan
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2011-06-14
    End date: 2011-06-20

Soliris
    Dosage: (900 mg), intravenous
    Indication: Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome
    Start date: 2011-06-01
    End date: 2011-09-03

Keppra
    Start date: 2011-06-07
    End date: 2011-06-20

Ramipril
    Start date: 2011-06-15
    End date: 2011-07-01

Other drugs received by patient: Insulin

Possible Xifaxan side effects in 27 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2011-11-18

Patient: 27 year old female, weighing 51.2 kg (112.6 pounds)

Reactions: Colitis Ischaemic, Insulin C-Peptide Decreased, Pancreatitis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Xifaxan
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2011-06-14
    End date: 2011-06-20

Azithromycin
    Start date: 2011-06-17
    End date: 2011-07-01

Soliris (Injection FOR Infusion)
    Dosage: (900 mg), intravenous
    Indication: Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome
    Start date: 2011-06-01
    End date: 2011-09-03

Ramipril
    Start date: 2011-06-15
    End date: 2011-07-01

Keppra
    Start date: 2011-06-07
    End date: 2011-06-20

Other drugs received by patient: Insulin

Possible Xifaxan side effects in 45 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-10-31

Patient: 45 year old female, weighing 68.0 kg (149.7 pounds)

Reactions: Upper Limb Fracture, Dizziness Postural, Muscular Weakness, Fall, Paraesthesia, Blood Potassium Decreased, Balance Disorder, Chest Pain, Insomnia, Ammonia Increased, Unevaluable Event, Sleep Apnoea Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Xifaxan

Other drugs received by patient: Diuretic; Celebrex; Propranolol; Lasix

Possible Xifaxan side effects in 88 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-10-18

Patient: 88 year old female, weighing 49.9 kg (109.8 pounds)

Reactions: Intestinal Obstruction, Abdominal Pain Upper

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Xifaxan
    Dosage: 400;600 mg (200 mg, 2 in 1 d; 3 in 1 d), oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Intestinal Obstruction
    Start date: 2009-01-01

Xifaxan
    Dosage: 400;600 mg (200 mg, 2 in 1 d; 3 in 1 d), oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Intestinal Obstruction
    Start date: 2008-01-01
    End date: 2009-01-01