Dextran and cardio-respiratory arrest Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Dextran Side Effects Report #4719227-4
Dextran side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 18, 2005. Male patient, 48 years of age, weighting 231.5 lb, was diagnosed with vascular operation and was treated with Dextran. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradycardia, carbon dioxide decreased, cardio-respiratory arrest, electrocardiogram qrs complex prolonged, post procedural complication, ventricular fibrillation. Dextran dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Dextran Side Effects Report #4650992-0
Dextran side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Apr 22, 2005. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with coagulopathy and was treated with Dextran. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, chest pain , dyspnoea, flushing, nausea . Dextran dosage: unknown. Patient died on 04/14/2005.