Itraconazole and respiratory failure Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Itraconazole Side Effects Report #5612666-9
Itraconazole side effect was reported by a Physician from CHINA on Jan 23, 2008. Female patient, weighting 92.59 lb, was diagnosed with pulmonary mycosis and was treated with Itraconazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, decreased appetite, liver function test abnormal, oedema peripheral, respiratory failure. Itraconazole dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Itraconazole Side Effects Report #4909029-8
Itraconazole side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 09, 2006. Female patient, 80 years of age, weighting 103.2 lb, was diagnosed with aspergillosis and was treated with Itraconazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: epistaxis, international normalised ratio increased, rash , respiratory failure. Itraconazole dosage: 200 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN. Patient recovered.

Itraconazole Side Effects Report #5531658-1
Itraconazole side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 15, 2007. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with aspergilloma and was treated with Itraconazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aspergilloma, aspergillosis, disease progression, nausea , respiratory failure, treatment noncompliance, weight decreased. Itraconazole dosage: 200 MG,. Patient died on 04/01/2006.

Itraconazole Side Effects Report #4800186-0
Itraconazole side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from CANADA on Oct 05, 2005. Male patient, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with blastomycosis and was treated with Itraconazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: circulatory collapse, liver function test abnormal, metabolic acidosis, multi-organ failure, respiratory failure, staphylococcal sepsis. Itraconazole dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE, METOPROLOL, THYROXINE, WARFARIN. Patient died on 10/03/2005.


Itraconazole Side Effects Report #4806611-3
Itraconazole side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from CANADA on Oct 05, 2005. Male patient, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with blastomycosis and was treated with Itraconazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: circulatory collapse, liver function test abnormal, metabolic acidosis, multi-organ failure, respiratory failure, staphylococcal sepsis. Itraconazole dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE, METOPROLOL, THYROXINE, WARFARIN. Patient died on 10/03/2005.