Elaprase and respiratory failure Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Elaprase Side Effects Report #6060222-3
Elaprase side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Jan 22, 2009. Male patient, child 7 years of age, was diagnosed with mucopolysaccharidosis ii and was treated with Elaprase. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bronchial obstruction, respiratory failure, varicella. Elaprase dosage: 15 MG, 1X/WEEK, IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with CAPTOPRIL. Patient died on 01/18/2009.

Elaprase Side Effects Report #5683444-X
Elaprase side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY on Mar 13, 2008. Male patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with mucopolysaccharidosis ii and was treated with Elaprase. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: respiratory failure. Elaprase dosage: 18 MG, 1X/WEEK, IV DRIP. Patient died on 03/08/2008.

Elaprase Side Effects Report #5710718-6
Elaprase side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY on Apr 09, 2008. Male patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with mucopolysaccharidosis ii and was treated with Elaprase. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: respiratory failure. Elaprase dosage: 18 MG, 1X/WEEK, IV DRIP. Patient died on 03/08/2008.

Elaprase Side Effects Report #5741289-6
Elaprase side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 08, 2008. Male patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with mucopolysaccharidosis ii and was treated with Elaprase. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: respiratory failure. Elaprase dosage: 0.5 MG/KG, 1X/WEEK, IV DRIP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/23/2008.


Elaprase Side Effects Report #5748529-8
Elaprase side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 12, 2008. Male patient, 27 years of age, weighting 80.03 lb, was diagnosed with mucopolysaccharidosis ii and was treated with Elaprase. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, bronchial obstruction, grand mal convulsion, hypercapnia, obstructive airways disorder, respiratory failure. Elaprase dosage: 0.5 MG/KG, 1X/WEEK, IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with ZANTAC, FLOVENT, DILANTIN, ALPRAZOLAM, COMBIVENT, ALBUTEROL, DOCUSATE, PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/23/2008.

Elaprase Side Effects Report #6067889-4
Elaprase side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 20, 2009. Male patient, 20 years of age, was diagnosed with mucopolysaccharidosis ii and was treated with Elaprase. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: respiratory distress, respiratory failure. Elaprase dosage: 0.5 MG/KG, 1X/WEEK, IV DRIP. Patient died on 12/30/2008.

Elaprase Side Effects Report #5698596-5
Elaprase side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 24, 2008. Male patient, 17 years of age, weighting 88.18 lb, was diagnosed with mucopolysaccharidosis ii and was treated with Elaprase. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: respiratory failure. Elaprase dosage: 18 MG, 1X/WEEK, IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with PHENOBARBITAL, CLOBAZAM, MOSAPRIDE CITRATE, ETIZOLAM, DANTROLENE, ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPARTATE CALCIUM, LACTOMIN. Patient died on 03/04/2008.