Propofol and ventricular tachycardia Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Propofol Side Effects Report #5113662-0
Propofol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 21, 2006. Male patient, weighting 234.8 lb, was diagnosed with status epilepticus and was treated with Propofol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood creatinine increased, cardiac arrest , metabolic acidosis, propofol infusion syndrome, ventricular tachycardia. Propofol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, INSULIN, DEXAMETHASONE, LAMOTRIGINE, PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM, PHENOBARBITAL, PHENYTOIN, RANITIDINE. Patient died on 02/15/2006.

Propofol Side Effects Report #4970312-1
Propofol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 07, 2006. Male patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with sedation and was treated with Propofol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradycardia, torsade de pointes, ventricular tachycardia. Propofol dosage: 10 MG/ML. During the same period patient was treated with METRONIDAZOLE, DIURAL, MAGNESIUMSULFAT BRAUN, PENTREXYL, AFIPRAN, ACTRAPID, NEBCINA, SOMAC. Patient recovered.

Propofol Side Effects Report #5350564-9
Propofol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 22, 2007. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with sedation and was treated with Propofol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: akinesia, cardiac disorder, cardiomyopathy , heart rate decreased, hypotension, tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia. Propofol dosage: 112MG/IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Propofol Side Effects Report #5585358-2
Propofol side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 04, 2008. Female patient, 37 years of age, weighting 145.5 lb, was diagnosed with sedation and was treated with Propofol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aneurysm ruptured, blood creatinine increased, blood lactic acid increased, cardiac arrest , hypotension, operative haemorrhage, rhabdomyolysis, ventricular tachycardia. Propofol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SENNA, SIMVASTATIN, BISACODYL, KEPPRA, NIMODIPINE, PREVACID, HEPARIN, CEFEPIME. Patient died on 10/15/2007.


Propofol Side Effects Report #6130505-7
Propofol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2009. Male patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with intracranial pressure increased and was treated with Propofol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac enzymes increased, ejection fraction abnormal, electrocardiogram st segment elevation, metabolic acidosis, propofol infusion syndrome, tachyarrhythmia, ventricular tachycardia. Propofol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOPAMINE, PHENYLEPHRINE USP, MANNITOL, SALINE. Patient recovered.

Propofol Side Effects Report #5025969-6
Propofol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on May 31, 2006. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 112.4 lb, was diagnosed with induction of anaesthesia, maintenance of anaesthesia, ventricular tachycardia, hypotonia and was treated with Propofol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: heart rate decreased, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia. Propofol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE, NEOSTIGMINE METHYLSULPHATE, FENTANYL CITRATE, VECURONIUM BROMIDE, ATROPINE SULPHATE. Patient recovered.

Propofol Side Effects Report #5018877-8
Propofol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on May 31, 2006. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 105.8 lb, was diagnosed with induction of anaesthesia and was treated with Propofol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure decreased, electrocardiogram st segment depression, ventricular extrasystoles, ventricular tachycardia. Propofol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISOFLURANE, VECURONIUM BROMIDE, MORPHINE, DOPAMINE, PROSTAGLANDIN E. Patient recovered.

Propofol Side Effects Report #5029892-2
Propofol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on May 31, 2006. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 105.8 lb, was diagnosed with induction of anaesthesia and was treated with Propofol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure decreased, blood pressure systolic decreased, electrocardiogram st segment depression, procedural complication, ventricular extrasystoles, ventricular tachycardia. Propofol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISOFLURANE, VECURONIUM BROMIDE, MORPHINE, DOPAMINE, PROSTAGLANDIN E. Patient recovered.

Propofol Side Effects Report #6133833-4
Propofol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Mar 09, 2009. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with induction of anaesthesia, maintenance of anaesthesia and was treated with Propofol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arteriospasm coronary, atrioventricular block, bradycardia, cardiac arrest , hypotension, no therapeutic response, ventricular tachycardia. Propofol dosage: INTRAVENOUS; 4 MG/KG;EVERY HOUR;INTRAVENOUS DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with PROPRANOLOL, ALPROSTADIL, FAMOTIDINE, PETHIDINE, MIDAZOLAM, ATROPINE, FENTANYL. Patient recovered.


Propofol Side Effects Report #5401202-8
Propofol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 15, 2007. Female patient, weighting 11.68 lb, was diagnosed with induction of anaesthesia, neuromuscular blockade and was treated with Propofol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac disorder, cardio-respiratory arrest, glycogen storage disorder, torsade de pointes, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia. Propofol dosage: 15 MG. During the same period patient was treated with NITROUS OXIDE, SEVOFLURANE, ROCURONIUM, CALCIUM, ALBUMIN, PACKED RED BLOOD CELL, DOPAMINE, NOREPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE. Patient died.

Propofol Side Effects Report #5472280-5
Propofol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 12, 2007. Female patient, weighting 11.68 lb, was diagnosed with induction of anaesthesia, intubation and was treated with Propofol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , heart rate increased, hypocalcaemia, hypoxic encephalopathy, oxygen saturation decreased, torsade de pointes, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia. Propofol dosage: 15 MG, INTRAVENOUS (NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED). During the same period patient was treated with SEVOFLURANE, NITROUS OXIDE, ROCURONIUM BROMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Propofol Side Effects Report #5328231-7
Propofol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on May 07, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with induction and maintenance of anaesthesia and was treated with Propofol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arteriospasm coronary, atrioventricular block complete, hypotension, ventricular tachycardia. Propofol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FENTANYL. Patient recovered.

Propofol Side Effects Report #5332762-3
Propofol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on May 11, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with induction and maintenance of anaesthesia and was treated with Propofol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arteriospasm coronary, atrioventricular block complete, atrioventricular block second degree, bradycardia, electrocardiogram st segment elevation, hypotension, ventricular tachycardia. Propofol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FENTANYL. Patient recovered.

Propofol Side Effects Report #5729051-1
Propofol side effect was reported by a Physician from ISRAEL on Apr 18, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with anaesthesia and was treated with Propofol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arteriospasm coronary, blood pressure immeasurable, cardiac arrest , electrocardiogram st segment elevation, pulse absent, respiratory acidosis, sinus bradycardia, ventricular tachycardia. Propofol dosage: 200 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE, REMIFENTANIL, ISOFLURANE. Patient recovered.


Propofol Side Effects Report #5901522-4
Propofol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 26, 2008. Female patient, 28 years of age, weighting 132.7 lb, was diagnosed with anaesthesia and was treated with Propofol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia. Propofol dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Propofol Side Effects Report #4846038-1
Propofol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Nov 30, 2005. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with hypotonia and was treated with Propofol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: electrocardiogram st segment elevation, grand mal convulsion, respiratory arrest, ventricular hypokinesia, ventricular tachycardia. Propofol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SUXAMETHONIUM CHLORIDE, CHLORPROMAZINE, FLUPHENAZINE. Patient recovered.

Propofol Side Effects Report #4893799-1
Propofol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Nov 30, 2005. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with hypotonia and was treated with Propofol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure immeasurable, electrocardiogram st segment elevation, grand mal convulsion, respiratory arrest, ventricular hypokinesia, ventricular tachycardia. Propofol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SUXAMETHONIUM CHLORIDE, CHLORPROMAZINE, FLUPHENAZINE. Patient recovered.

Propofol Side Effects Report #5737931-6
Propofol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 12, 2008. Male patient, 20 years of age, was treated with Propofol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: heart rate increased, pulse absent, respiratory rate increased, supraventricular tachycardia. Propofol dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Propofol Side Effects Report #4940077-8
Propofol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 06, 2006. Female patient, child 2 years of age, weighting 33.07 lb, was diagnosed with anaesthesia and was treated with Propofol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradycardia, cardiac arrest , congestive cardiomyopathy, electromechanical dissociation, procedural complication, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia. Propofol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FENTANYL CITRATE. Patient died.