Refludan and cardiac tamponade 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.