Tacrolimus and hyperglycaemia Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Tacrolimus Side Effects Report #5201712-2
Tacrolimus side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 20, 2006. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 88.18 lb, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis  and was treated with Tacrolimus. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bronchiectasis, herpes simplex , hyperglycaemia, renal impairment. Tacrolimus dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TACROLIMUS CAPSULES, TACROLIMUS CAPSULES, TACROLIMUS CAPSULES, TACROLIMUS CAPSULES, PREDNISOLONE, METHOTREXATE, MOBIC, VOLTAREN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Tacrolimus Side Effects Report #5239142-X
Tacrolimus side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Jan 25, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 88.18 lb, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis  and was treated with Tacrolimus. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bronchitis , herpes simplex , hyperglycaemia, renal impairment. Tacrolimus dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TACROLIMUS CAPSULES, TACROLIMUS CAPSULES, TACROLIMUS CAPSULES, TACROLIMUS CAPSULES, PREDNISOLONE, METHOTREXATE, MOBIC, VOLTAREN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Tacrolimus Side Effects Report #5478800-9
Tacrolimus side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 21, 2007. Male patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with renal transplant and was treated with Tacrolimus. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, hyperglycaemia, hyperkalaemia, incorrect dose administered, kidney transplant rejection, renal failure acute. Tacrolimus dosage: 0.5 MG, WEEKLY: 0.4 MG, WEEKLY: 4 MG, WEEKLY: 4 MG, TOTAL DOSE: 5 MG ,TOTAL DOSE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Tacrolimus Side Effects Report #5482475-2
Tacrolimus side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 09, 2007. Female patient, weighting 135.4 lb, was diagnosed with prophylaxis against transplant rejection and was treated with Tacrolimus. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac hypertrophy, deep vein thrombosis , haemodialysis, haemoglobin decreased, hyperglycaemia, infection , platelet count decreased, pulmonary embolism . Tacrolimus dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, MEROPENEM, MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, METRONIDAZOLE, BACTRIM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/05/2005.


Tacrolimus Side Effects Report #5467425-7
Tacrolimus side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 06, 2007. Female patient, 84 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis and was treated with Tacrolimus. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: angina pectoris, blood creatinine increased, fibrin d dimer increased, hyperglycaemia, myocardial infarction, white blood cell count increased. Tacrolimus dosage: 3 MG/G, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with MESTINON, CARDENALINE, CONIEL, CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL, GLYBURIDE, BASEN, PRAVASTATIN. Patient recovered.

Tacrolimus Side Effects Report #5487491-2
Tacrolimus side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 27, 2007. Female patient, 84 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis and was treated with Tacrolimus. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coronary artery stenosis, glycosylated haemoglobin increased, hyperglycaemia, myocardial infarction. Tacrolimus dosage: 3 MG/G, /D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with MESTINON, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, CONIEL, CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL, GLYBURIDE, BASEN, PRAVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Tacrolimus Side Effects Report #5848396-8
Tacrolimus side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 05, 2008. Female patient, 81 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis and was treated with Tacrolimus. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia, interstitial lung disease, post procedural complication, pulmonary embolism , restlessness, thymectomy. Tacrolimus dosage: 3 MG, /D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISOLONE, GASTER D ORODISPERSIBLE CRLET. Patient died on 11/13/2004.

Tacrolimus Side Effects Report #5874725-5
Tacrolimus side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 26, 2008. Female patient, 81 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis and was treated with Tacrolimus. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary embolism , restlessness. Tacrolimus dosage: 3 MG, /D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISOLONE, MYTELASE. Patient died on 11/13/2004.

Tacrolimus Side Effects Report #5941108-9
Tacrolimus side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Oct 29, 2008. Female patient, 81 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis and was treated with Tacrolimus. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia, interstitial lung disease, lymphocyte count decreased, post procedural complication, pulmonary embolism , restlessness. Tacrolimus dosage: 3 MG/D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISOLONE, MYTELASE. Patient died on 11/13/2004.


Tacrolimus Side Effects Report #5986703-6
Tacrolimus side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 27, 2008. Female patient, 81 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis and was treated with Tacrolimus. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, hyperglycaemia, interstitial lung disease, lymphocyte count decreased, post procedural complication, pulmonary embolism , restlessness, thymectomy. Tacrolimus dosage: 3 MG, /D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISOLONE, MYTELASE, GASTER D ORODISPERSIBLE CRLET. Patient died on 11/13/2004.

Tacrolimus Side Effects Report #5656226-2
Tacrolimus side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 18, 2008. Female patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis and was treated with Tacrolimus. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aplastic anaemia, constipation , hepatic function abnormal, herpes virus infection, hyperglycaemia, hypoaesthesia, jaundice , pancytopenia, stomatitis. Tacrolimus dosage: 3 MG, ORAL; 4 MG, ORAL; 1 MG, ORAL; 2 MG, ORAL; 1.5 MG, BID, ORAL; 1.5 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ATARAX, IMURAN. Patient recovered.

Tacrolimus Side Effects Report #5678239-7
Tacrolimus side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Feb 18, 2008. Female patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis and was treated with Tacrolimus. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, cheilitis, constipation , enterocolitis, glossitis, hepatic function abnormal, herpes virus infection, hyperglycaemia, jaundice . Tacrolimus dosage: 3 MG, ORAL; 4 MG, ORAL; 1 MG, ORAL; 2 MG, ORAL; 1.5 MG, BID, ORAL; 1.5 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ATARAX, IMURAN. Patient recovered.

Tacrolimus Side Effects Report #5356564-7
Tacrolimus side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 27, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with liver transplant  and was treated with Tacrolimus. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure, complications of transplanted liver, continuous haemodiafiltration, enterococcal infection, gastric perforation, hepatic failure, hyperglycaemia, large intestine perforation. Tacrolimus dosage: 4.00 MG, BID, IV BOLUS. During the same period patient was treated with METHYLPREDNISOLONE, ARTERENOL, MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, HYDROCORTISONE, ANTIBIOTICS, MERONEM, CIPROFLOXACIN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 09/07/2004.

Tacrolimus Side Effects Report #5483020-8
Tacrolimus side effect was reported by a Health Professional from TURKEY on Sept 19, 2007. Female patient, 15 years of age, was diagnosed with liver transplant , hepatitis b  and was treated with Tacrolimus. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, complications of transplanted liver, fanconi syndrome acquired, hepatitis b , hyperglycaemia, mitochondrial cytopathy, myopathy. Tacrolimus dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Tacrolimus Side Effects Report #5669959-9
Tacrolimus side effect was reported by a Health Professional from TURKEY on Nov 08, 2007. Female patient, 15 years of age, was diagnosed with liver transplant , hepatitis b  and was treated with Tacrolimus. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, dehydration, fanconi syndrome, hepatitis b , hyperglycaemia, myopathy, osteoporosis , thrombocytopenia. Tacrolimus dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, PREDNISOLONE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Tacrolimus Side Effects Report #5019493-4
Tacrolimus side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 05, 2006. Female patient, weighting 134.7 lb, was diagnosed with liver transplant  and was treated with Tacrolimus. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ammonia increased, convulsion, hyperglycaemia, hyponatraemia, loss of consciousness. Tacrolimus dosage: 1 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with FERROUS SULPHATE, PROPRANOLOL, OMEPRAZOLE, TYLENOL, NORVASC. Patient recovered.

Tacrolimus Side Effects Report #5164302-6
Tacrolimus side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 29, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with aspergillosis, prophylaxis against transplant rejection and was treated with Tacrolimus. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety , hallucination, visual, hyperglycaemia, neurotoxicity, post procedural complication. Tacrolimus dosage: 3 - 4.5MG SEE NEXT SECTION BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with TACROLIMUS VARIES, VORICONAZOLE, LINEZOLID, RANITIDINE, PYRIDOXINE, VALGANCYCLOVIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Tacrolimus Side Effects Report #4588342-0
Tacrolimus side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Feb 16, 2005. Male patient, 56 years of age, was treated with Tacrolimus. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia, hypokalaemia. Tacrolimus dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Tacrolimus Side Effects Report #4845956-8
Tacrolimus side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 02, 2005. Male patient, 28 years of age, was treated with Tacrolimus. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia. Tacrolimus dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.