Rifampicin and hypotension Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5476798-0
Rifampicin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 03, 2007. Female patient, weighting 94.00 lb, was diagnosed with tuberculosis  and was treated with Rifampicin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, aspartate aminotransferase increased, asthenia, dizziness , headache , hypotension, nausea . Rifampicin dosage: 600 MG DAILY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, MYCOBUTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5927260-X
Rifampicin side effect was reported by a Physician from SWEDEN on Oct 07, 2008. Male patient, 89 years of age, was diagnosed with infection , infection parasitic and was treated with Rifampicin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, asthenia, cachexia, dry mouth, dysphagia, hypoalbuminaemia, hypotension, hypothermia , oedema peripheral. Rifampicin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE, CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE, OMEPRAZOLE, BETOLVEX, DEXOFEN, HERACILLIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/02/2008.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5196509-6
Rifampicin side effect was reported by a Physician from POLAND on Dec 12, 2006. Male patient, 29 years of age, was diagnosed with incorrect dose administered and was treated with Rifampicin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute myocardial infarction, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood bilirubin increased, echocardiogram abnormal, hyperglycaemia, hypokinesia, hypotension, intentional overdose, leukocytosis. Rifampicin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5154565-5
Rifampicin side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 02, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with antibiotic prophylaxis and was treated with Rifampicin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic shock, hypotension. Rifampicin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MANNITOL, FRESH FROZEN PLASMA, METHYLPREDNISOLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Rifampicin Side Effects Report #4875709-6
Rifampicin side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 27, 2005. Male patient, 82 years of age, was treated with Rifampicin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, clostridium colitis, colitis ulcerative, gastroenteritis staphylococcal, hypotension, ileus paralytic, loss of consciousness, septic shock, tachycardia. Rifampicin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5862999-6
Rifampicin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 19, 2008. Female patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with stem cell transplant and was treated with Rifampicin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, c-reactive protein increased, csf bacteria identified, hepatitis , hypotension, liver function test abnormal, loss of consciousness. Rifampicin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOSPORINE, MYCOPHENOLIC ACID, ALEMTUZUMAB, BUSULFAN, CYTARABINE, FLUDARABINE, NEUPOGEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.