Rilutek and dysphagia Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Rilutek Side Effects Report #4821663-2
Rilutek side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 03, 2005. 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: dysphagia, dyspnoea, oxygen saturation decreased, respiratory disorder. Rilutek dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MIRALAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rilutek Side Effects Report #5208963-1
Rilutek side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 24, 2006. Male patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease and was treated with Rilutek. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: choking , disease progression, dysphagia. Rilutek dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/30/2005.

Rilutek Side Effects Report #4850768-5
Rilutek side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 28, 2005. Male patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease and was treated with Rilutek. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: choking , dysphagia. Rilutek dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Rilutek Side Effects Report #5412102-1
Rilutek side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on Aug 03, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease and was treated with Rilutek. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dysphagia, increased upper airway secretion. Rilutek dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENDEP, AMOXICILLIN. Patient recovered.


Rilutek Side Effects Report #5273778-5
Rilutek side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 13, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis  and was treated with Rilutek. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dysphagia, nasopharyngitis. Rilutek dosage: unknown. Patient died.