Benzocaine and methaemoglobinaemia Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Benzocaine Side Effects Report #4823253-4
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 08, 2005. Male patient, 21 years of age, was diagnosed with pharyngolaryngeal pain and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: methaemoglobinaemia, oxygen saturation decreased, po2 abnormal. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Benzocaine Side Effects Report #6099930-7
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 27, 2009. Male patient, weighting 25.35 lb, was diagnosed with oral herpes and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cyanosis, incorrect dose administered, irritability, lethargy, methaemoglobinaemia, oxygen saturation decreased. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Benzocaine Side Effects Report #4905327-2
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 07, 2006. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 146.3 lb, was diagnosed with local anaesthesia and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cyanosis, electrolyte imbalance, hyperkalaemia, hypoxia, loss of consciousness, methaemoglobinaemia, renal failure acute, retching. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIDOCAINE VISCOUS. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Benzocaine Side Effects Report #4854792-8
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 14, 2005. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 196.0 lb, was diagnosed with local anaesthesia and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood ph increased, cyanosis, methaemoglobinaemia, po2 increased, post procedural complication. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIDOCAINE VISCOUS. Patient recovered.


Benzocaine Side Effects Report #4946407-5
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 16, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with local anaesthesia and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: methaemoglobinaemia, respiratory distress, skin discolouration. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Benzocaine Side Effects Report #4958875-3
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 29, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with local anaesthesia and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: methaemoglobinaemia, procedural complication, skin discolouration. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Benzocaine Side Effects Report #4935089-4
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 03, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, weighting 214.5 lb, was diagnosed with endoscopy  and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: methaemoglobinaemia. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Benzocaine Side Effects Report #5612161-7
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 31, 2008. Female patient, 87 years of age, weighting 144.0 lb, was diagnosed with echocardiogram, preoperative care and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: methaemoglobinaemia. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Benzocaine Side Effects Report #5235415-5
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 08, 2007. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with echocardiogram and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: methaemoglobinaemia. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIDOCAINE, HEPARIN, ASPIRIN, PANTOPRAZOLE, INSULIN SS, SENNA, PROMETHAZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Benzocaine Side Effects Report #5005998-9
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 17, 2006. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 178.0 lb, was diagnosed with echocardiogram and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: methaemoglobinaemia. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Benzocaine Side Effects Report #4909172-3
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 09, 2006. Female patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with echocardiogram and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: methaemoglobinaemia. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL, PANTOPRAZOLE, PROMETHAZINE, GUAIFENESIS WITH CODEINE. Patient recovered.

Benzocaine Side Effects Report #4984917-5
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 26, 2006. Female patient, 17 years of age, weighting 116.8 lb, was diagnosed with echocardiogram and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: methaemoglobinaemia. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HEPARIN, CARVEDILOL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, ASPIRIN, FERROUS POLYSACCHRIDE, VANCOMYCIN, PIPERCILLIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Benzocaine Side Effects Report #5826748-X
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 28, 2008. Male patient, weighting 165.8 lb, was diagnosed with echocardiogram and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: methaemoglobinaemia, post procedural complication. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NEXIUM, ASPIRIN, LEXAPRO, COLACE, SENNA, DIAZEPAM, ZOFRAN, MUCINEX. Patient recovered.

Benzocaine Side Effects Report #5004587-X
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 16, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 202.7 lb, was diagnosed with diagnostic procedure and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: methaemoglobinaemia. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Benzocaine Side Effects Report #5004613-8
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 16, 2006. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 224.5 lb, was diagnosed with diagnostic procedure and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: methaemoglobinaemia, oxygen saturation decreased, post procedural complication. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHYLENE BLUE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Benzocaine Side Effects Report #4815477-7
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 28, 2005. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 240.3 lb, was diagnosed with bronchoscopy and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cyanosis, hypoxia, methaemoglobinaemia. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Benzocaine Side Effects Report #4955843-2
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 27, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with anaesthesia, bronchoscopy and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: methaemoglobinaemia. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Benzocaine Side Effects Report #5218369-7
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 23, 2007. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with anaesthesia and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cyanosis, headache , methaemoglobinaemia, nausea . Benzocaine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Benzocaine Side Effects Report #4897562-7
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 30, 2006. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 209.4 lb, was diagnosed with anaesthesia, echocardiogram and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: methaemoglobinaemia. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENZOCAINE TOPICAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Benzocaine Side Effects Report #4903510-3
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 06, 2006. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 209.4 lb, was diagnosed with anaesthesia and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: methaemoglobinaemia, oxygen saturation decreased. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Benzocaine Side Effects Report #5064272-5
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 26, 2006. Female patient, weighting 141.1 lb, was diagnosed with anaesthesia and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure diastolic decreased, methaemoglobinaemia, oxygen saturation decreased. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE, FENTANYL. Patient recovered.

Benzocaine Side Effects Report #5025756-9
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 09, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: methaemoglobinaemia, post procedural complication. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Benzocaine Side Effects Report #5230966-1
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 05, 2007. Female patient, 55 years of age, was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: methaemoglobinaemia. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Benzocaine Side Effects Report #5120671-4
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 03, 2006. Female patient, 33 years of age, was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: methaemoglobinaemia. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Benzocaine Side Effects Report #5268628-7
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 15, 2007. Female patient was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: methaemoglobinaemia, nausea , oxygen saturation decreased. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.