Albumin and cardio-respiratory arrest Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Albumin Side Effects Report #5257271-1
Albumin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Jan 15, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with pleural effusion and was treated with Albumin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute pulmonary oedema, cardio-respiratory arrest, haemoptysis, hypertension, oliguria, shock, transfusion-related acute lung injury. Albumin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RED BLOOD CELLS, LASIX. Patient died on 10/28/2006.

Albumin Side Effects Report #5794509-6
Albumin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on June 04, 2008. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with hypoalbuminaemia and was treated with Albumin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, coronary artery insufficiency, oxygen saturation decreased, pyrexia. Albumin dosage: 1100 ML;TOTAL;IV. During the same period patient was treated with BLOOD TRANSFUSION. Patient died.

Albumin Side Effects Report #5803016-3
Albumin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on June 13, 2008. Male patient, 53 years of age, was treated with Albumin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, chills, coma, headache , hypertension, malaise. Albumin dosage: unknown. Patient died.