Argatroban and activated partial thromboplastin time shortened Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Argatroban Side Effects Report #5148631-8
Argatroban side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 25, 2006. Male patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and was treated with Argatroban. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged, activated partial thromboplastin time shortened, burkitt's lymphoma stage iv, metastases to pancreas, renal failure acute. Argatroban dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DILTIAZEM, NORVASC, PRONTONIX, METOPROLOL, DIGOXIN, LORAZEPAM, VITAMIN K. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 10/27/2006.

Argatroban Side Effects Report #5472251-9
Argatroban side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 10, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 142.0 lb, was diagnosed with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and was treated with Argatroban. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activated partial thromboplastin time shortened, platelet count abnormal. Argatroban dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, LASIX, PREDNISONE, DEXAMETHASONE, PROTONIX, SENNA, COLACE, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Argatroban Side Effects Report #5802555-9
Argatroban side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 10, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 142.0 lb, was diagnosed with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and was treated with Argatroban. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activated partial thromboplastin time shortened, platelet count abnormal. Argatroban dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, LASIX, PREDNISONE, DEXAMETHASONE, PROTONIX, SENNA, COLACE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Argatroban Side Effects Report #5234310-5
Argatroban side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 24, 2007. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and was treated with Argatroban. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activated partial thromboplastin time shortened. Argatroban dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Argatroban Side Effects Report #5392843-5
Argatroban side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on July 02, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and was treated with Argatroban. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged, activated partial thromboplastin time shortened, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood bilirubin increased, coagulation time prolonged, haemorrhage, septic shock. Argatroban dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HEPARIN, ACYCLOVIR, CAPTOPRIL, VIAGRA, DIFLUCAN, ERYTHROMYCIN, VANCOMYCIN, RIFAMPICIN. Patient died on 09/02/2005.