Clarithromycin and rhabdomyolysis Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #4564724-8
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 20, 2005. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection, dyslipidaemia and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Clarithromycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN. Patient recovered.

Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #4966656-X
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 28, 2006. Female patient, weighting 126.2 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis , cardiac failure, hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, atrial fibrillation , cardiac failure congestive, fatigue, pain in extremity, respiratory distress, rhabdomyolysis. Clarithromycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARVEDILOL, SIMVASTATIN, DIGOXIN, FUROSEMIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #5832525-6
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from NETHERLANDS on July 21, 2008. Female patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia , myocardial infarction and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: no therapeutic response, rhabdomyolysis. Clarithromycin dosage: 500 MG, BID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ERYTHROMYCIN, SIMVASTATIN, FUROSEMIDE, PANTOZOL, ACETYLSALICYLZUUR, PLAVIX, PARACETAMOL, SELOKEEN ZOC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/14/2007.

Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #5401858-X
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on July 24, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia , dressler's syndrome, gout  and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Clarithromycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN, ATENOLOL, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, ASPIRIN, ALLOPURINOL. Patient recovered.


Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #5420704-1
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 23, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia  and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Clarithromycin dosage: 1000 MG (500 MG, 2 IN 1 D); INTRAVENOUS (NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED). During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN, ALLOPURINOL, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE. Patient recovered.

Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #5470215-2
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 19, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia , dressler's syndrome, gout  and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Clarithromycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN, ATENOLOL, BISOPROLOL, ASPIRIN, ALLOPURINOL. Patient recovered.

Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #4681758-3
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 24, 2005. Male patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia , epilepsy , influenza and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia, rhabdomyolysis. Clarithromycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBAMAZEPINE, OSELTAMIVIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #4686827-X
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 30, 2005. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with pharyngitis, protein urine, myocardial ischaemia, hypertension, gastritis, hyperuricaemia, dysthymic disorder and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood pressure decreased, depressed level of consciousness, haemodialysis, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis, stupor. Clarithromycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOXOPROFEN, DIPYRIDAMOLE, ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, RANITIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE, ALLOPURINOL, ESTAZOLAM, TRAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 04/18/2005.

Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #5757415-9
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on May 28, 2008. Female patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with nervous system disorder and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: neuroleptic malignant syndrome, rhabdomyolysis. Clarithromycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PRANLUKAST, PHENOBARBITAL, CLONAZEPAM, VALPROATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #5772538-6
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on June 06, 2008. Female patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with nervous system disorder and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: continuous haemodiafiltration, infection , multi-organ failure, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, rhabdomyolysis, ventricular extrasystoles. Clarithromycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PRANLUKAST, PHENOBARBITAL, CLONAZEPAM, VALPROATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #5362666-1
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on June 13, 2007. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis, ascites and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis. Clarithromycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STRONG NEO MINOPHAGEN C. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #5316860-6
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 01, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 178.0 lb, was diagnosed with helicobacter infection and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia, renal injury, rhabdomyolysis. Clarithromycin dosage: 500 MG BID. During the same period patient was treated with LOVASTATIN, ALLOPURINOL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, ATENOLOL, COLCHICINE, HYDROXYZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #5160815-1
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 20, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with helicobacter infection, anxiety , pulmonary vascular disorder and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis. Clarithromycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, LANSOPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.

Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #5169383-1
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 20, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with helicobacter infection and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis. Clarithromycin dosage: 250 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, LANSOPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.


Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #5168395-1
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 20, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with helicobacter infection and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis. Clarithromycin dosage: 250 MG ORAL. Patient recovered.

Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #5178502-2
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 23, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with helicobacter infection and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis. Clarithromycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, LANSOPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.

Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #5874637-7
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 15, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with helicobacter infection and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis. Clarithromycin dosage: 250 MG; ORAL; 500 MG; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, LANSOPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.

Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #5388632-8
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on July 11, 2007. Male patient, 78 years of age, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with bronchitis , chest pain  and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, chromaturia, international normalised ratio increased, motor dysfunction, rhabdomyolysis. Clarithromycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN, WARFARIN, ASPIRIN, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, ATENOLOL, NITROGLYCERIN, PHENOXYMETHYL PENICILLIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #5405580-5
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 25, 2007. Male patient, 25 years of age, weighting 191.8 lb, was diagnosed with bronchitis  and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain , musculoskeletal discomfort, myalgia, pyrexia, rhabdomyolysis. Clarithromycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE, AMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE, CLENBUTEROL HYDROCHLORIDE, CLENBUTEROL HYDROCHLORIDE, REBAMIPIDE, MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RINGER. Patient recovered.


Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #6121514-2
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 05, 2008. Female patient, 35 years of age, weighting 101.4 lb, was diagnosed with acute sinusitis and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pyrexia, rhabdomyolysis, white blood cell count decreased. Clarithromycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GENINAX, AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM, LYSOZYME HYDROCHLORIDE, LYSOZYME HYDROCHLORIDE, AMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE, AMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE, TROXIPIDE. Patient recovered.

Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #5225898-9
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 17, 2007. Female patient, 69 years of age, was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: influenza like illness, lower respiratory tract infection, myocardial infarction, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis, ventricular dysfunction. Clarithromycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, ASPIRIN, BISOPROLOL, LANSOPRAZOLE, NICORANDIL, PENICILLIN V, PLAVIX, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #5292113-X
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 23, 2007. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 112.4 lb, was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, lower respiratory tract infection, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Clarithromycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR, ASPIRIN, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, LANSOPRAZOLE, NICORANDIL, PENICILLIN V, PLAVIX, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #5689751-9
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 17, 2008. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 112.4 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute myocardial infarction, influenza like illness, liver function test abnormal, lower respiratory tract infection, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis, ventricular dysfunction. Clarithromycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR, ASPIRIN, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, LANSOPRAZOLE, NICORANDIL, PLAVIX, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #5716855-4
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 08, 2008. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 112.4 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute myocardial infarction, anorexia, influenza like illness, liver function test abnormal, lower respiratory tract infection, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Clarithromycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR, ASPIRIN, BISOPROLOL, LANSOPRAZOLE, NICORANDIL, PLAVIX, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.


Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #5874633-X
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 06, 2007. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood bilirubin increased, influenza like illness, liver function test abnormal, lower respiratory tract infection, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Clarithromycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR, ASPIRIN, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, LANSOPRAZOLE, NICORANDIL, PENICILLIN V. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Clarithromycin Side Effects Report #5555423-4
Clarithromycin side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 05, 2007. Female patient, child 6 years of age, was treated with Clarithromycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, fluid intake reduced, laboratory test abnormal, oxygen saturation decreased, rhabdomyolysis, tachypnoea. Clarithromycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CHERRY BARK, TIPEPIDINE HIBENZATE, CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE, SALBUTAMOL SULPHATE, AMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.