Ampicillin and cardio-respiratory arrest Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Ampicillin Side Effects Report #4598754-7
Ampicillin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Feb 22, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with sepsis  and was treated with Ampicillin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: air embolism, cardio-respiratory arrest, cyanosis. Ampicillin dosage: (375 MG), INTRAVENOUS. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Ampicillin Side Effects Report #4650201-2
Ampicillin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Apr 12, 2005. Male patient, weighting 10.58 lb, was diagnosed with sepsis  and was treated with Ampicillin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: air embolism, cardio-respiratory arrest, nervous system disorder. Ampicillin dosage: 1500 MG (375 MG), INTRAVENOUS. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Ampicillin Side Effects Report #5750365-3
Ampicillin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 23, 2008. Female patient, 77 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with Ampicillin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anoxic encephalopathy, cardio-respiratory arrest, cyanosis, dyspnoea, electromechanical dissociation, infusion related reaction, skin burning sensation, unresponsive to stimuli. Ampicillin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN, SPIRIVA, COREG, IRON SULPHATETHIAMIN COMPOUND, TRAZODONE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DETROL LA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/03/2008.