Rasburicase and acidosis Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Rasburicase Side Effects Report #5427401-7
Rasburicase side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 24, 2007. Male patient, 40 years of age, weighting 185.0 lb, was diagnosed with tumour lysis syndrome and was treated with Rasburicase. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, blood methaemoglobin present, hypoxia. Rasburicase dosage: 15 MG DAILY IV ONCE. Patient recovered.

Rasburicase Side Effects Report #5875964-X
Rasburicase side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 08, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with blood uric acid increased and was treated with Rasburicase. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, cardiac arrest , hyperkalaemia, renal failure acute, ventricular tachycardia. Rasburicase dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.