Panhematin and platelet count decreased Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Panhematin Side Effects Report #5089708-5
Panhematin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 07, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with porphyria acute and was treated with Panhematin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: catheter related complication, platelet count decreased, serum ferritin increased. Panhematin dosage: 180 MG; BIW; IV. During the same period patient was treated with MORPHINE. Patient recovered.

Panhematin Side Effects Report #4780753-3
Panhematin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 12, 2005. Female patient, 45 years of age, weighting 108.0 lb, was diagnosed with porphyria and was treated with Panhematin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, bladder disorder, disorientation, headache , muscular weakness, platelet count decreased. Panhematin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCORTISONE, PERCOCET, CYMBALTA, LORAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.