Linezolid and multi-organ failure Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Linezolid Side Effects Report #4631642-6
Linezolid side effect was reported by a Physician from on Mar 28, 2005. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection  and was treated with Linezolid. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disease progression, haemoglobin decreased, leukopenia, multi-organ failure, pneumonia , septic shock, serratia infection, thrombocytopenia. Linezolid dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/03/2005.

Linezolid Side Effects Report #4638488-3
Linezolid side effect was reported by a Physician from on Apr 05, 2005. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection  and was treated with Linezolid. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disease progression, multi-organ failure, pancytopenia, pneumonia , septic shock, serratia infection. Linezolid dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with TOBRAMYCIN, NADROPARIN, PHYTONADIONE, METHYLPREDNISOLONE, ACETAMINOPHEN, KETAMINE, FENTANYL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/03/2005.

Linezolid Side Effects Report #5131800-0
Linezolid side effect was reported by a Physician from IRELAND on Oct 03, 2006. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with septic shock and was treated with Linezolid. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fungal infection , multi-organ failure. Linezolid dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIINFLAMMATORY. Patient died.

Linezolid Side Effects Report #5350005-1
Linezolid side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ARGENTINA on June 04, 2007. Female patient, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia  and was treated with Linezolid. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatic function abnormal, multi-organ failure. Linezolid dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CEFTAZIDIME. Patient died on 11/27/2006.


Linezolid Side Effects Report #5359459-8
Linezolid side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ARGENTINA on June 04, 2007. Female patient, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia  and was treated with Linezolid. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatic function abnormal, multi-organ failure. Linezolid dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CEFTAZIDIME. Patient died on 11/27/2006.

Linezolid Side Effects Report #5526834-8
Linezolid side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ARGENTINA on Nov 15, 2007. Female patient, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia  and was treated with Linezolid. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatic function abnormal, multi-organ failure. Linezolid dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CEFTAZIDIME. Patient died on 11/27/2006.

Linezolid Side Effects Report #5479981-3
Linezolid side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Sept 26, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with infection prophylaxis and was treated with Linezolid. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lactic acidosis, multi-organ failure, rhabdomyolysis, thrombocytopenia. Linezolid dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIFAMPICIN, CIPROFLOXACIN, GENTAMICIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/25/2007.

Linezolid Side Effects Report #5502451-0
Linezolid side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from SPAIN on Oct 18, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with infection prophylaxis and was treated with Linezolid. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatic failure, lactic acidosis, multi-organ failure, paradoxical pressor response, rhabdomyolysis, thrombocytopenia. Linezolid dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIFAMPICIN, CIPROFLOXACIN, GENTAMICIN, DOPAMINE, VITAMIN K, NOREPINEPHRINE, FUROSEMIDE, CEFTAZIDIME. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/25/2007.

Linezolid Side Effects Report #5572083-7
Linezolid side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from SPAIN on Dec 17, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with infection prophylaxis and was treated with Linezolid. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatic failure, lactic acidosis, multi-organ failure, paradoxical pressor response, rhabdomyolysis, thrombocytopenia. Linezolid dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIFAMPICIN, CIPROFLOXACIN, GENTAMICIN, DOPAMINE, VITAMIN K, NOREPINEPHRINE, FUROSEMIDE, CEFTAZIDIME. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/25/2007.


Linezolid Side Effects Report #5445137-3
Linezolid side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Aug 27, 2007. Male patient, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with infection  and was treated with Linezolid. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lactic acidosis, multi-organ failure, upper respiratory tract infection. Linezolid dosage: DAILY DOSE:600MG. During the same period patient was treated with RANITIDINE, METOCLOPRAMIDE, FUROSEMIDE, IMIPENEM, INSULIN, MIDAZOLAM, NORADRENALINE. Patient died.

Linezolid Side Effects Report #4971605-4
Linezolid side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Mar 30, 2006. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with catheter related infection and was treated with Linezolid. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaplastic large cell lymphoma t- and null-cell types, arteriosclerosis, blood potassium decreased, blood sodium decreased, bronchopneumonia, condition aggravated, dialysis , multi-organ failure, nephroangiosclerosis. Linezolid dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D); INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, SIMVASTATIN, PARACETAMOL, MORPHINE, ACTOCORTINA, AMIODARONE, OMEPRAZOLE, DOPAMINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/21/2005.