Lindane and hypoxic encephalopathy Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Lindane Side Effects Report #5836792-4
Lindane side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 23, 2008. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 194.0 lb, was diagnosed with acarodermatitis and was treated with Lindane. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, hypotension, hypoxic encephalopathy, respiratory acidosis. Lindane dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Lindane Side Effects Report #4744405-8
Lindane side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 11, 2005. Male patient, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with acarodermatitis and was treated with Lindane. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure decreased, brain damage, confusional state, convulsion, delirium, hypoxic encephalopathy, mental disorder, neurotoxicity. Lindane dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL, AMILORIDE, FLOMAX, LIPITOR, FAMOTIDINE, CELEBREX, VIAGRA, TYLENOL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 06/02/2003.