Eflornithine and convulsion Patient Reports February 09, 2010

Eflornithine Side Effects Report #5609469-8
Eflornithine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UGANDA on Jan 28, 2008. Female patient, 26 years of age, weighting 111.8 lb, was diagnosed with african trypanosomiasis and was treated with Eflornithine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aspiration, blood pressure decreased, confusional state, convulsion, delirium, heart rate increased, infusion site cellulitis, loss of consciousness. Eflornithine dosage: unknown. Patient died on 12/17/2007.

Eflornithine Side Effects Report #5605959-2
Eflornithine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UGANDA on Jan 23, 2008. Female patient, 26 years of age, weighting 111.8 lb, was diagnosed with cellulitis  and was treated with Eflornithine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion. Eflornithine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. Patient died on 12/17/2007.