Zileuton and atrial fibrillation Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Zileuton Side Effects Report #4736435-7
Zileuton side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 19, 2005. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 150.8 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Zileuton. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , cyanosis, haemodynamic instability, loss of consciousness, myocardial infarction, myocardial ischaemia, pericardial effusion, respiratory distress, syncope. Zileuton dosage: 600 MG QID PO. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, GEMCITABINE. Patient died on 05/19/2004.

Zileuton Side Effects Report #5712294-0
Zileuton side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 21, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, condition aggravated and was treated with Zileuton. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , cardiac failure congestive, treatment noncompliance. Zileuton dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.