Claritromicin and toxic epidermal necrolysis Patient Reports February 07, 2012

Claritromicin Side Effects Report #5389758-5
Claritromicin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on July 10, 2007. Male patient, 33 years of age, was treated with Claritromicin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: toxic epidermal necrolysis. Claritromicin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, LEVOFLOXACIN, PHENOBARBITAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Claritromicin Side Effects Report #5392680-1
Claritromicin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on July 20, 2007. Male patient, 33 years of age, was treated with Claritromicin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: multi-organ failure, toxic epidermal necrolysis. Claritromicin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, LEVOFLOXACIN, PHENOBARBITAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.