Orfadin and sepsis Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Orfadin Side Effects Report #5327543-0
Orfadin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 29, 2006. Male patient, child 1 years of age, weighting 1.00 lb, was diagnosed with tyrosinaemia and was treated with Orfadin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: sepsis . Orfadin dosage: 2 MILLIGRAM TWICE DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Orfadin Side Effects Report #5085920-X
Orfadin side effect was reported by a Physician from TURKEY on July 31, 2006. Female patient, child 1 years of age, weighting 11.02 lb, was diagnosed with tyrosinaemia and was treated with Orfadin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coma hepatic, liver disorder, sepsis . Orfadin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOCUMENTS AND SETTING. Patient died.

Orfadin Side Effects Report #5683820-5
Orfadin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF on Mar 11, 2008. Female patient, weighting 14.33 lb, was diagnosed with tyrosinaemia and was treated with Orfadin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, disseminated intravascular coagulation, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, hypoalbuminaemia, hypovolaemic shock, peritonitis bacterial, sepsis . Orfadin dosage: 8 MILLIGRAM A DAY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMPICILLIN, FUROSEMIDE, CEFOTAXIME. Patient died.