Rasburicase and blood methaemoglobin present 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 #6027214-1
Rasburicase side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 31, 2008. Male patient, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with tumour lysis syndrome and was treated with Rasburicase. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood methaemoglobin present, blood ph increased, oxygen saturation decreased, tachypnoea, venous oxygen saturation decreased. Rasburicase dosage: 6 MG ONCE IV BOLUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.