Lepirudin and adrenal haemorrhage Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Lepirudin Side Effects Report #4889778-0
Lepirudin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 23, 2006. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 145.3 lb, was diagnosed with pulmonary embolism  and was treated with Lepirudin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adrenal haemorrhage, adrenocortical insufficiency acute, anaphylactic reaction, dysgeusia, fatigue, hypercoagulation, hypotension, lethargy, loss of consciousness. Lepirudin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lepirudin Side Effects Report #5594452-1
Lepirudin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Jan 03, 2008. Male patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and was treated with Lepirudin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: addison's disease , adrenal haemorrhage, asthenia, confusional state, diarrhoea, pyrexia. Lepirudin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.