Rilutek and atelectasis Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Rilutek Side Effects Report #4892234-7
Rilutek side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 25, 2006. Male patient, child 1 years of age, was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy  and was treated with Rilutek. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atelectasis, cough, dyspnoea, heart rate increased, respiratory distress, rhinorrhoea, treatment noncompliance. Rilutek dosage: 20 MG BID OTHER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rilutek Side Effects Report #5623990-8
Rilutek side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 08, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy  and was treated with Rilutek. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atelectasis, nasal congestion, nasopharyngitis, oxygen saturation decreased, upper respiratory tract congestion. Rilutek dosage: 20MG TWO TIMES ADAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rilutek Side Effects Report #4894739-1
Rilutek side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 27, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy  and was treated with Rilutek. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, atelectasis, failure to thrive, heart rate increased, respiratory rate increased. Rilutek dosage: 35 MG DAILY OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with ACETOMINOPHEN, RANITIDINE, IBUPROFEN, ALBUTEROL SULPHATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rilutek Side Effects Report #4894740-8
Rilutek side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 27, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy  and was treated with Rilutek. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atelectasis, pneumonia respiratory syncytial viral, respiratory distress. Rilutek dosage: 35 MG DAILY OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with ACETOMINOPHEN, ALBUTEROL SULPHATE, IBRUPROFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.