Cystagon and haemodialysis Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Cystagon Side Effects Report #4745382-6
Cystagon side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 31, 2005. Male patient, 26 years of age, weighting 121.0 lb, was diagnosed with cystinosis and was treated with Cystagon. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anuria, ascites, echocardiogram abnormal, gastric varices, haemodialysis, hepatomegaly, portal hypertension, portal vein thrombosis, renal transplant. Cystagon dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Cystagon Side Effects Report #4823471-5
Cystagon side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 03, 2005. Male patient, 26 years of age, weighting 121.0 lb, was diagnosed with cystinosis and was treated with Cystagon. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, caput medusae, depression , gastric varices, haemodialysis, hepatic encephalopathy, hepatomegaly, kidney transplant rejection, multi-organ failure. Cystagon dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Cystagon Side Effects Report #5615916-8
Cystagon side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Jan 17, 2008. Male patient, 21 years of age, was diagnosed with cystinosis and was treated with Cystagon. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood parathyroid hormone increased, haemodialysis, haemoglobin decreased, laboratory test abnormal, peritoneal dialysis, peritoneal disorder. Cystagon dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAMOXIFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.