Lepirudin and convulsion Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Lepirudin Side Effects Report #4848052-9
Lepirudin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 07, 2005. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 253.0 lb, was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis , heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and was treated with Lepirudin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebral haemorrhage, convulsion. Lepirudin dosage: 0.0225 MG/KG/HR. Patient died on 10/02/2005.