Elitek and respiratory distress Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Elitek Side Effects Report #5607609-8
Elitek side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 28, 2008. Male patient, 56 years of age, weighting 154.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma, prophylaxis, tumour lysis syndrome and was treated with Elitek. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: methaemoglobinaemia, respiratory distress. Elitek dosage: 9 MG X1 IV. Patient recovered.