Pentamidine and electromechanical dissociation Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Pentamidine Side Effects Report #4586823-7
Pentamidine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Feb 17, 2005. Male patient, 89 years of age, was diagnosed with infection prophylaxis and was treated with Pentamidine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, dyspnoea, electromechanical dissociation. Pentamidine dosage: 300 MG MONTHLY RESPIRATOR. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, BUDESONIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, LISINOPRIL, NAPROXEN, PANTOPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.