Refludan and atrial fibrillation Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Refludan Side Effects Report #5142086-5
Refludan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 16, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, atrial fibrillation  and was treated with Refludan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , cardiac tamponade, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, pericardial effusion, pleural effusion, post procedural haemorrhage, surgical procedure repeated, ventricular tachycardia. Refludan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANGIOMAX, HEPARIN, ASPIRIN, COUMADIN, AMIODARONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Refludan Side Effects Report #4918714-3
Refludan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, atrial fibrillation  and was treated with Refludan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , cardiac tamponade, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, pericardial effusion, post procedural complication. Refludan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANGIOMAX, HEPARIN, ASPIRIN, COUMADIN, AMIODARONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Refludan Side Effects Report #5017890-4
Refludan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 02, 2006. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 110.0 lb, was treated with Refludan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , cardio-respiratory arrest, dyspnoea, pruritus. Refludan dosage: 21 MG IV PUSH ONE TIME ORDER IV BOLUS. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.