Olmesartan and hyperkalaemia Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5533767-X
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Nov 16, 2007. Female patient, 88 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradycardia, hyperkalaemia, shock. Olmesartan dosage: 20 MG(20 MG 1 IN 1 D), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with THYRADIN S, ATELEC, ALFAROL, MERCAZOLE, NORVASC, FERROMIA, FOLIAMIN, METHYCOBAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5589389-8
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Dec 26, 2007. Female patient, 88 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradycardia, dizziness , electrocardiogram t wave abnormal, hyperkalaemia, shock. Olmesartan dosage: 20 MG (20 MG, 1 IN 1 D), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with THYRADIN S, ATELEC, ALFAROL, MERCAZOLE, NORVASC, FERROMIA, FOLIAMIN, METHYCOBAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5972020-7
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Nov 10, 2008. Male patient, 85 years of age, weighting 105.8 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: body temperature decreased, chest discomfort, dehydration, diarrhoea, heart rate decreased, hyperkalaemia, metabolic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Olmesartan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5935032-5
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Oct 13, 2008. Female patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrioventricular block, hyperkalaemia. Olmesartan dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5575947-3
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 23, 2007. Male patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, bradycardia, dehydration, diarrhoea, hyperkalaemia, renal failure. Olmesartan dosage: 20 MG (20 MG, 1 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with ALDALIX, TAHOR, HYPERIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5917476-0
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 26, 2008. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 209.4 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradycardia, hyperkalaemia, sinus arrest. Olmesartan dosage: 40 MG, (40 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AVANDIA, GLYBURIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5828444-1
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on July 14, 2008. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, bradycardia, dizziness , feeling abnormal, hyperkalaemia. Olmesartan dosage: 40 MG, PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SPIRONOLACTONE, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5839119-7
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on July 24, 2008. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, bradycardia, feeling abnormal, hyperkalaemia. Olmesartan dosage: 40 MG,PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ALDACTONE, LOSARTAN POSTASSIUM, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5839119-7
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 24, 2008. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, bradycardia, feeling abnormal, hyperkalaemia. Olmesartan dosage: 40 MG,PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ALDACTONE, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5605667-8
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Jan 10, 2008. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 163.1 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia, hyperlipidaemia, renal impairment. Olmesartan dosage: 40 MG (20 MG, 2 IN 1 D), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LIVALO, CALBLOCK, ARTIST, TENORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5629766-X
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Jan 31, 2008. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 163.1 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia, hyperlipidaemia, renal impairment. Olmesartan dosage: 40 MG (20 MG, 2 IN 1 D), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LIVALO, CALBLOCK, CARVEDILOL, TENORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5605667-8
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Jan 10, 2008. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 163.1 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia, hyperlipidaemia, renal impairment. Olmesartan dosage: 40 MG (20 MG, 2 IN 1 D), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LIVALO, CALBLOCK, CARVEDILOL, TENORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5848405-6
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on July 30, 2008. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haemodialysis, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, multi-organ failure. Olmesartan dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, IRBESARTAN, FUROSEMIDE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, CARDENSIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5423159-6
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from AUSTRALIA on Aug 08, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia, palpitations. Olmesartan dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Olmesartan Side Effects Report #4750380-2
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Physician from HONG KONG on Aug 04, 2005. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetic nephropathy and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia, renal disorder, renal impairment, sinus bradycardia, ultrasound abdomen abnormal. Olmesartan dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with LASIX, ADALAT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #4930146-0
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Physician from HONG KONG on Feb 13, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, diabetic nephropathy and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia. Olmesartan dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #4764430-0
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Physician from HONG KONG on Aug 24, 2005. Male patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, diabetic nephropathy, hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia. Olmesartan dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ACETRIL, PROTAPHANE MC, LESCOL, ADALAT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #4781536-0
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Physician from HONG KONG on Sept 05, 2005. Male patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, diabetic nephropathy, hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, cataract , hyperkalaemia. Olmesartan dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ACERTIL, PROTAPHANE MC, LESCOL, ADALAT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5369862-8
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 12, 2007. Female patient, 87 years of age, was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, hyperkalaemia, renal failure acute. Olmesartan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SPIRONOLACTONE, FUROSEMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Olmesartan Side Effects Report #6081641-5
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Physician from HONG KONG on Oct 03, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with diabetic nephropathy, cardiac failure congestive, cardiomyopathy , cardiovascular event prophylaxis and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dermatitis, hyperkalaemia, renal impairment, sepsis . Olmesartan dosage: 10 MG, 1X/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ZESTRIL, DILATREND, LASIX, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.