Ambisome and dyspnoea Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Ambisome Side Effects Report #4846892-3
Ambisome side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Nov 24, 2005. Male patient, 18 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic mycosis and was treated with Ambisome. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: catheter related complication, device migration, dyspnoea, effusion. Ambisome dosage: 5 MG/KG, UID/QD, IV NOS. Patient recovered.

Ambisome Side Effects Report #4766532-1
Ambisome side effect was reported by a Health Professional from IRELAND on Aug 30, 2005. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with subdiaphragmatic abscess and was treated with Ambisome. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, syncope. Ambisome dosage: 200.00 MG, TOTAL DOSE, IV NOS. During the same period patient was treated with PROTIUM, TENOX, TAZOCIN, COMBIVENT, PULMICORT, INNOHEP, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, LEXOTAN. Patient recovered.

Ambisome Side Effects Report #4831143-6
Ambisome side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWITZERLAND on Oct 28, 2005. Male patient, child 7 years of age, weighting 79.37 lb, was diagnosed with pyrexia and was treated with Ambisome. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dysphonia, dyspnoea, face oedema, lacrimal disorder, nasal congestion, rash , tachycardia, throat tightness. Ambisome dosage: 100.00 MG, UID/QD, IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN, GRANOCYTE, MERONEM. Patient recovered.

Ambisome Side Effects Report #4794984-X
Ambisome side effect was reported by a Physician from GREECE on Sept 21, 2005. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with pyrexia and was treated with Ambisome. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest discomfort, congestive cardiomyopathy, dizziness , dyspnoea, ejection fraction decreased, gallop rhythm present, haematocrit decreased. Ambisome dosage: 5.00 MG/KG, UID/QD, IV NOS. During the same period patient was treated with RITUXIMAB, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, DOXORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE, PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Ambisome Side Effects Report #5495501-1
Ambisome side effect was reported by a Health Professional from ITALY on Oct 09, 2007. Female patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with off label use and was treated with Ambisome. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, erythema, oxygen saturation decreased. Ambisome dosage: 50 MG, TOTAL DOSE, IV NOS. During the same period patient was treated with AMIKACIN SULPHATE, PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM. Patient recovered.

Ambisome Side Effects Report #5961408-6
Ambisome side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 19, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with meningitis cryptococcal and was treated with Ambisome. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aids encephalopathy, csf glucose decreased, csf protein increased, dysphagia, dyspnoea, hepatic encephalopathy, mental status changes, pneumonia . Ambisome dosage: 0.7 MG/KG, UID/QD, IV NOS. During the same period patient was treated with ROCEPHIN, GARAMYCIN, TYLENOL, FLUARIX, CHLORIDE, DILANTIN, RANDUM, RISPERDAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/26/2008.

Ambisome Side Effects Report #5374707-6
Ambisome side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 27, 2007. Female patient, 29 years of age, weighting 135.4 lb, was diagnosed with leishmaniasis  and was treated with Ambisome. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest discomfort, dyspnoea, flushing, gastric disorder, infusion related reaction, lip swelling, throat irritation. Ambisome dosage: 180 MG IN 180ML D5W IV. During the same period patient was treated with CALCIUM CHLORIDE, BACTROBAN, HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE, NYSTATIN, CORDRAN. Patient recovered.

Ambisome Side Effects Report #5200881-8
Ambisome side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 19, 2006. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with fungal infection  and was treated with Ambisome. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, dyspnoea, haemoptysis, interstitial lung disease, lung disorder, pyrexia. Ambisome dosage: 88 MG, TOTAL DOSE. During the same period patient was treated with MAXIPIME, CLINDAMYCIN, ZYVOX. Patient recovered.

Ambisome Side Effects Report #5198907-3
Ambisome side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 21, 2006. Male patient, 15 years of age, was diagnosed with fungal infection  and was treated with Ambisome. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, swelling face. Ambisome dosage: 350 MG, UID/QD, IV NOS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Ambisome Side Effects Report #6079782-1
Ambisome side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Jan 30, 2009. Male patient, 14 years of age, was diagnosed with fungal infection , acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Ambisome. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, cardiac arrest , cold sweat, disseminated intravascular coagulation, dyskinesia, dyspnoea, fall , hyperglycaemia, hypokalaemia. Ambisome dosage: 200 MG, UID/QD, IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with GLEEVEC, MEROPEN, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, DAUNOMYCIN, FLUMARIN, AZACTAM, MINOPEN. Patient recovered.

Ambisome Side Effects Report #6106885-5
Ambisome side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Feb 24, 2009. Male patient, 14 years of age, was diagnosed with fungal infection , acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Ambisome. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, cardiac arrest , disseminated intravascular coagulation, dyskinesia, dyspnoea, fall , heart rate decreased, hyperglycaemia, hypokalaemia. Ambisome dosage: 200 MG, UID/QD, IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with GLEEVEC, MEROPEN, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, DAUNOMYCIN, FLUMARIN, AZACTAM, MINOPEN. Patient recovered.

Ambisome Side Effects Report #5374894-X
Ambisome side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 27, 2007. Male patient, child 8 years of age, weighting 47.40 lb, was diagnosed with febrile neutropenia and was treated with Ambisome. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cough, dyspnoea, flushing, infusion related reaction, lip swelling. Ambisome dosage: 62 MG IV. During the same period patient was treated with MEROPENEM, LIDOBENALOX, DOCUSATE, METRONIDAZOLE, OXYCODONE, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, SARCOMA FILGRASTIM, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient recovered.

Ambisome Side Effects Report #5345811-3
Ambisome side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on May 24, 2007. Female patient, 34 years of age, was diagnosed with febrile bone marrow aplasia and was treated with Ambisome. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest discomfort, dyspnoea, oxygen saturation decreased, tachycardia. Ambisome dosage: 70 MG, UID/QD, IV NOS. During the same period patient was treated with CLINOMEL, VALIUM, HEPARIN, OMEPRAZOLE, CYCLOSPORINE, ACUPAN, MORPHINE, CEFTAZIDIME PENTAHYDRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ambisome Side Effects Report #5663912-7
Ambisome side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Feb 25, 2008. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with candida pneumonia and was treated with Ambisome. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, white blood cell count increased. Ambisome dosage: 100 MG, UID/QD, IV NOS. During the same period patient was treated with SULPERAZON, CEFTRIAXONE. Patient died on 02/09/2008.


Ambisome Side Effects Report #4664788-7
Ambisome side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Apr 28, 2005. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with antifungal prophylaxis and was treated with Ambisome. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, pulmonary granuloma. Ambisome dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMPHOTERICIN B, PROGRAF, MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, PREDNISOLONE, OMEPRAZOLE, SEPTRA, ACYCLOVIR, DIDRONEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ambisome Side Effects Report #5103092-X
Ambisome side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 31, 2006. Male patient, 66 years of age, was treated with Ambisome. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asphyxia, aspiration, dyspnoea, pneumonia . Ambisome dosage: 100 MG, UID/QD, IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with FUNGUARD. Patient died.

Ambisome Side Effects Report #5361128-5
Ambisome side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY on May 30, 2007. Female patient, 25 years of age, was treated with Ambisome. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, erythema, hyperhidrosis, hypotension, lung infection, oxygen saturation decreased, pallor. Ambisome dosage: 50 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ambisome Side Effects Report #5361918-9
Ambisome side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY on May 30, 2007. Female patient, 25 years of age, was treated with Ambisome. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, erythema, hyperhidrosis, hypotension, lung infection, oxygen saturation decreased, pallor. Ambisome dosage: 50 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ambisome Side Effects Report #5315535-7
Ambisome side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 01, 2007. Female patient was treated with Ambisome. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , dyspnoea, flushing, infusion related reaction, loss of consciousness. Ambisome dosage: 275 MG DAILY IV. Patient recovered.