Bivalirudin and cardiac failure Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Bivalirudin Side Effects Report #4965801-X
Bivalirudin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 06, 2006. Female patient, 66 years of age, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with atrial thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis , heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, pulmonary artery thrombosis, pulmonary embolism  and was treated with Bivalirudin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , cardiac failure, coagulation time prolonged, oxygen saturation decreased, pulmonary haemorrhage, ventricular fibrillation. Bivalirudin dosage: unknown. Patient died on 10/01/2005.