Bivalirudin and cardio-respiratory arrest Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Bivalirudin Side Effects Report #4912996-X
Bivalirudin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 26, 2005. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 231.9 lb, was treated with Bivalirudin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arterial haemorrhage, cardio-respiratory arrest, haematoma, hypotension, incorrect dose administered, post procedural haematoma, renal impairment, scrotal haematoma, shock haemorrhagic. Bivalirudin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTEGRILIN, GLYBURIDE, PROTONIX, PREDNISONE, COREG, COUMADIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/31/2005.

Bivalirudin Side Effects Report #4816146-X
Bivalirudin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 17, 2005. Female patient, 62 years of age, was treated with Bivalirudin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, dyspnoea, haematemesis, haemothorax, hypotension, nausea . Bivalirudin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTEGRILIN, PLAVIX, ASPIRIN. Patient died.