Fortamet and cardio-respiratory arrest Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Fortamet Side Effects Report #5807136-9
Fortamet side effect was reported by a Health Professional from PORTUGAL on June 28, 2008. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, myocardial ischaemia and was treated with Fortamet. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrioventricular block complete, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, bradycardia, cardio-respiratory arrest, confusional state, lactic acidosis, mental status changes, shock. Fortamet dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLYCAZIDE, ASPIRIN, ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fortamet Side Effects Report #5243292-1
Fortamet side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 02, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, hypertension and was treated with Fortamet. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, compartment syndrome, lactic acidosis, overdose, rhabdomyolysis. Fortamet dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL, ALCOHOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fortamet Side Effects Report #5731261-4
Fortamet side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 18, 2008. Female patient, 77 years of age, was treated with Fortamet. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Fortamet dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOTROL, ASPIRIN, PIOGLITAZONE, DIOVAN HCT, CARDIZEM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fortamet Side Effects Report #5631378-9
Fortamet side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 04, 2008. Female patient, 50 years of age, was treated with Fortamet. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Fortamet dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, VENLAFAXINE, VALPROIC ACID. Patient died.


Fortamet Side Effects Report #6072593-2
Fortamet side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 28, 2009. Male patient, 43 years of age, was treated with Fortamet. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Fortamet dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLIPIZIDE, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient died on 01/01/2007.