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6879166-X | Abnormal Behaviour, Blood Pressure Diastolic Increased, Blood Pressure Systolic Increased, Delirium, Disorientation, Impulse-control Disorder, Restlessness, Tremor
on Jul 13, 2010 Female patient from JAPAN , 87 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famciclovir (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: abnormal behaviour, blood pressure diastolic increased, blood pressure systolic increased, delirium, disorientation, impulse-control disorder, restlessness, tremor. Famciclovir dosage: 1500 Mg. During the same period patient was treated with BETAMETHASONE VALERATE (Unk) (View Betamethasone Valerate Review and Betamethasone Valerate Label ), ASPIRIN (Unk) (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM (Unk) (View Atorvastatin Calcium Review and Atorvastatin Calcium Label ), CIMETIDINE (Unk) (View Cimetidine Review and Cimetidine Label ), ALFACALCIDOL (Unk) (View Alfacalcidol Review and Alfacalcidol Label ), LIMAPROST (Unk) (View Limaprost Review and Limaprost Label ), CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL (Unk) (View Candesartan Cilexetil Review and Candesartan Cilexetil Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6766095-5 | Abnormal Behaviour, Delirium, Disorientation, Impulse-control Disorder, Restlessness, Tremor
Patient was taking Famciclovir (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: abnormal behaviour, delirium, disorientation, impulse-control disorder, restlessness, tremor on May 28, 2010 from JAPAN Additional patient health information: Female patient , 87 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and. Famciclovir dosage: 1500 Mg. During the same period patient was treated with BETAMETHASONE VALERATE (Unk) (View Betamethasone Valerate Review and Betamethasone Valerate Label ), ASPIRIN (Unk) (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM (Unk) (View Atorvastatin Calcium Review and Atorvastatin Calcium Label ), CIMETIDINE (Unk) (View Cimetidine Review and Cimetidine Label ), ALFACALCIDOL (Unk) (View Alfacalcidol Review and Alfacalcidol Label ), LIMAPROST (Unk) (View Limaprost Review and Limaprost Label ), CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL (Unk) (View Candesartan Cilexetil Review and Candesartan Cilexetil Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6695435-0 | Cold Sweat, Dysphagia, Tablet Issue, Throat Irritation, Tinnitus
Adverse event was reported on Apr 22, 2010 by a Female patient taking Famciclovir (View Usage) (Dosage: 125 Mg) was diagnosed with herpes simplex (What is herpes simplex?) and. Location: UNITED STATES , 69 years of age, weighting 168.0 lb, After Famciclovir was administered, patient had the following side effects: cold sweat, dysphagia, tablet issue, throat irritation, tinnitus (What is tinnitus?). During the same period patient was treated with FAMVIR (125mg) (View Famvir Review and Famvir Label ).

6639984-X | Altered State Of Consciousness
on Mar 04, 2010 Female patient from JAPAN , 58 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famciclovir (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: altered state of consciousness. Famciclovir dosage: 250 Mg. During the same period patient was treated with PENTOXYVERINE CITRATE (View Pentoxyverine Citrate Review and Pentoxyverine Citrate Label ), NIFEDIPINE (View Nifedipine Review and Nifedipine Label ), RABEPRAZOLE SODIUM (View Rabeprazole Sodium Review and Rabeprazole Sodium Label ), SENNA LEAF_ SENNA POD (View Senna Leaf_ Senna Pod Review and Senna Leaf_ Senna Pod Label ), ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM (View Atorvastatin Calcium Review and Atorvastatin Calcium Label ), SODIUM FERRATE CITRATE (View Sodium Ferrate Citrate Review and Sodium Ferrate Citrate Label ), ALLOPURINOL (View Allopurinol Review and Allopurinol Label ). Patient was hospitalized.


6572229-8 | Altered State Of Consciousness
on Jan 29, 2010 Female patient from JAPAN , 58 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famciclovir (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: altered state of consciousness. Famciclovir dosage: 750 Mg. During the same period patient was treated with PENTOXYVERINE CITRATE (View Pentoxyverine Citrate Review and Pentoxyverine Citrate Label ), NIFEDIPINE (View Nifedipine Review and Nifedipine Label ), RABEPRAZOLE SODIUM (View Rabeprazole Sodium Review and Rabeprazole Sodium Label ), SENNA LEAF_ SENNA POD (View Senna Leaf_ Senna Pod Review and Senna Leaf_ Senna Pod Label ), ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM (View Atorvastatin Calcium Review and Atorvastatin Calcium Label ), SODIUM FERRATE CITRATE (View Sodium Ferrate Citrate Review and Sodium Ferrate Citrate Label ), ALLOPURINOL (View Allopurinol Review and Allopurinol Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6405174-9 | Abasia, Renal Pain
Patient was taking Famciclovir (View Usage). After Famciclovir was administered, patient had the following side effects: abasia, renal pain on Oct 16, 2009 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 59 years of age, weighting 230.0 lb, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and. Famciclovir dosage: 500mg 1 Pill X 3 3x Oral.

6376427-8 | Feeling Abnormal, Self Injurious Behaviour
Adverse event was reported on Sep 22, 2009 by a Female patient taking Famciclovir (View Usage) (Dosage: 500 Mg 3 Times A Day Po) was diagnosed with oral herpes and. Location: UNITED STATES , 41 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: feeling abnormal, self injurious behaviour.

6345754-2 | Hepatotoxicity
on Sep 04, 2009 Female patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 49 years of age, was diagnosed with genital herpes and was treated with Famciclovir (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: hepatotoxicity. Famciclovir dosage: .

6245127-7 | Hypertension, Palpitations
on Jun 23, 2009 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 33 years of age, weighting 230.0 lb, was diagnosed with oral herpes and was treated with Famciclovir (View Usage). After Famciclovir was administered, patient had the following side effects: hypertension, palpitations. Famciclovir dosage: 3 Tablets Per Episode Po.

6201740-4 | Clostridial Infection
Patient was taking Famciclovir (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: clostridial infection on May 15, 2009 from AUSTRALIA Additional patient health information: Male patient , weighting 174.2 lb, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia and. Famciclovir dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with IDARUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE (View Idarubicin Hydrochloride Review and Idarubicin Hydrochloride Label ), ETOPOSIDE (View Etoposide Review and Etoposide Label ), CYTARABINE (View Cytarabine Review and Cytarabine Label ), PEGFILGRASTIM (View Pegfilgrastim Review and Pegfilgrastim Label ), ITRACONAZOLE (View Itraconazole Review and Itraconazole Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6158523-3 | Depressed Level Of Consciousness
Adverse event was reported on Mar 03, 2009 by a Female patient taking Famciclovir (View Usage) (Dosage: 1500 Mg/day) . Location: JAPAN , 40 years of age, Patient had the following side effects: depressed level of consciousness.

6157463-3 | Vasculitis
on Mar 25, 2009 Female patient from JAPAN , 30 years of age, was treated with Famciclovir (View Usage). After Famciclovir was administered, patient had the following side effects: vasculitis (What is vasculitis?). Famciclovir dosage: Unk.

6097005-4 | Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Dysphonia, Eosinophilia, Erythema Multiforme, Leukocytosis, Oral Mucosa Erosion, Pharyngeal Oedema
on Feb 18, 2009 Male patient from JAPAN , 72 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster, eye disorder and was treated with Famciclovir (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, dysphonia, eosinophilia, erythema multiforme, leukocytosis, oral mucosa erosion, pharyngeal oedema. Famciclovir dosage: 1500mg Per Day. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOFLOXACIN (View Levofloxacin Review and Levofloxacin Label ), MECOBALAMIN (Unk) (View Mecobalamin Review and Mecobalamin Label ), ACETAMINOPHEN (Unk) (View Acetaminophen Review and Acetaminophen Label ), TEPRENONE (Unk) (View Teprenone Review and Teprenone Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6091515-1 | Chills, Coordination Abnormal
Patient was taking Famciclovir (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: chills, coordination abnormal on Feb 16, 2009 from JAPAN Additional patient health information: Female patient , 72 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster, inflammation, infection prophylaxis and. Famciclovir dosage: 1500mg Per Day. During the same period patient was treated with BUFEXAMAC (Unk) (View Bufexamac Review and Bufexamac Label ), BACITRACIN (Unk) (View Bacitracin Review and Bacitracin Label ), FRADIOMYCIN (View Fradiomycin Review and Fradiomycin Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6076666-X | Chills, Coordination Abnormal
Adverse event was reported on Feb 04, 2009 by a Female patient taking Famciclovir (View Usage) (Dosage: 1500mg Per Day) was diagnosed with herpes zoster, inflammation and. Location: JAPAN , 72 years of age, After Famciclovir was administered, patient had the following side effects: chills, coordination abnormal. During the same period patient was treated with BUFEXAMAC (Unk) (View Bufexamac Review and Bufexamac Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6065236-5 | Coordination Abnormal
on Jan 27, 2009 Female patient from JAPAN , 72 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famciclovir (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: coordination abnormal. Famciclovir dosage: 1500mg Per Day. Patient was hospitalized.

6063924-8 | Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Bilirubin Conjugated Increased, Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased, Blood Bilirubin Increased, Blood Bilirubin Unconjugated Increased, Chest Discomfort, Cholelithiasis, Chromaturia
on Jan 26, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 69 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster, gastrooesophageal reflux disease and was treated with Famciclovir (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, bilirubin conjugated increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, blood bilirubin unconjugated increased, chest discomfort, cholelithiasis, chromaturia. Famciclovir dosage: 500 Mg, Tid. During the same period patient was treated with PRILOSEC (View Prilosec Review and Prilosec Label ), LIPITOR (10 Mg, Unk) (View Lipitor Review and Lipitor Label ), METOPROLOL SUCCINATE (25 Mg, Unk) (View Metoprolol Succinate Review and Metoprolol Succinate Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ).

6043743-9 | Xanthopsia
Patient was taking Famciclovir (View Usage). After Famciclovir was administered, patient had the following side effects: xanthopsia on Jan 09, 2009 from JAPAN Additional patient health information: Female patient , 81 years of age, . Famciclovir dosage: 1500 Mg, Qd.

6026967-6 | Dizziness, Hyponatraemia, Nausea
Adverse event was reported on Dec 26, 2008 by a Male patient taking Famciclovir (View Usage) (Dosage: Unk) was diagnosed with herpes zoster, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and. Location: JAPAN , 68 years of age, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: dizziness (What is dizziness?), hyponatraemia, nausea (What is nausea?). During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE (View Enalapril Maleate Review and Enalapril Maleate Label ), GLIBENCLAMIDE (View Glibenclamide Review and Glibenclamide Label ), METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (View Metformin Hydrochloride Review and Metformin Hydrochloride Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6021565-2 | Hyponatraemia
on Dec 19, 2008 Male patient from JAPAN , 68 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famciclovir (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: hyponatraemia. Famciclovir dosage: Unk. Patient was hospitalized.

5962052-7 | Dizziness, Hepatic Function Abnormal, Pain, Vomiting
on Nov 11, 2008 Female patient from JAPAN , 62 years of age, was treated with Famciclovir (View Usage). After Famciclovir was administered, patient had the following side effects: dizziness (What is dizziness?), hepatic function abnormal, pain (What is pain?), vomiting. Famciclovir dosage: 1500 Mg/ Day.

5958325-4 | Hypoaesthesia Facial, Hypoaesthesia Oral
Patient was taking Famciclovir (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: hypoaesthesia facial, hypoaesthesia oral on Nov 17, 2008 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 58 years of age, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and. Famciclovir dosage: 1 Tablet 3 Times Daily Po.

5922599-6 | Blister, Burning Sensation, Eschar, Fibrin, Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis, Palpable Purpura, Pigmentation Disorder, Pruritus, Rash Papular
Adverse event was reported on Oct 15, 2008 by a Female patient taking Famciclovir (View Usage) (Dosage: 500 Mg, Tid) was diagnosed with herpes zoster and. Location: UNITED STATES , 67 years of age, Patient had the following side effects: blister, burning sensation, eschar, fibrin, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, palpable purpura, pigmentation disorder, pruritus, rash papular. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE (6 Mg/h, Bid) (View Glyburide Review and Glyburide Label ), METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (500 Mg, Bid) (View Metformin Hydrochloride Review and Metformin Hydrochloride Label ), LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM (50 Ug, Qd) (View Levothyroxine Sodium Review and Levothyroxine Sodium Label ), CETIRIZINE HCL (10 Mg, Qd) (View Cetirizine Hcl Review and Cetirizine Hcl Label ), MULTI VITAMINS (View Multi-vitamins Review and Multi-vitamins Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

5873612-6 | Blood Bilirubin Increased, Hepatic Enzyme Increased, Jaundice, Liver Function Test Abnormal, Ocular Icterus
on Sep 04, 2008 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 67 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famciclovir (View Usage). After Famciclovir was administered, patient had the following side effects: blood bilirubin increased, hepatic enzyme increased, jaundice (What is jaundice?), liver function test abnormal, ocular icterus. Famciclovir dosage: 500 Mg Tid Po. Patient was hospitalized.

5836426-9 | Blister, Burning Sensation, Eschar, Fibrin, Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis, Palpable Purpura, Pigmentation Disorder, Pruritus, Rash Papular
on Jul 28, 2008 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 67 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famciclovir (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: blister, burning sensation, eschar, fibrin, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, palpable purpura, pigmentation disorder, pruritus, rash papular. Famciclovir dosage: 500 Mg, Tid. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE (6 Mg/h, Bid) (View Glyburide Review and Glyburide Label ), METFORMIN HCL (500 Mg, Bid) (View Metformin Hcl Review and Metformin Hcl Label ), LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM (50 Ug, Qd) (View Levothyroxine Sodium Review and Levothyroxine Sodium Label ), CETIRIZINE HCL (10 Mg, Qd) (View Cetirizine Hcl Review and Cetirizine Hcl Label ), MULTI VITAMINS (View Multi-vitamins Review and Multi-vitamins Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

5785348-0 | Gastritis, Pancreatitis Acute
Patient was taking Famciclovir (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: gastritis, pancreatitis acute on Jun 20, 2008 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 61 years of age, weighting 182.0 lb, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and. Famciclovir dosage: 500 Mg 3 X Per Day Po. Patient was hospitalized.

5743557-0 | Nephritis Interstitial, Renal Impairment
Adverse event was reported on May 07, 2008 by a Male patient taking Famciclovir (View Usage) (Dosage: ) was diagnosed with agranulocytosis, prophylaxis and. Location: AUSTRALIA , 74 years of age, After Famciclovir was administered, patient had the following side effects: nephritis interstitial, renal impairment. During the same period patient was treated with DAPSONE (View Dapsone Review and Dapsone Label ), ROXITHROMYCIN (View Roxithromycin Review and Roxithromycin Label ), CALCITRIOL (View Calcitriol Review and Calcitriol Label ), ASPARTATE MAGNESIUM (View Aspartate Magnesium Review and Aspartate Magnesium Label ), GLICLAZIDE (View Gliclazide Review and Gliclazide Label ), AMPHOTERICIN B (View Amphotericin B Review and Amphotericin B Label ), PREDNISOLONE (View Prednisolone Review and Prednisolone Label ), LACTULOSE (View Lactulose Review and Lactulose Label ).

5739495-X | Petechiae, Vasculitis
on May 07, 2008 Female patient from AUSTRALIA , 45 years of age, was diagnosed with agranulocytosis and was treated with Famciclovir (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: petechiae, vasculitis (What is vasculitis?). Famciclovir dosage: 750 Mg/ Day. During the same period patient was treated with GENTAMICIN SULFATE (320 Mg/ Day) (View Gentamicin Sulfate Review and Gentamicin Sulfate Label ), NEUPOGEN (300 Microgram/ Day) (View Neupogen Review and Neupogen Label ), TIMENTIN (12.4 G/ Day) (View Timentin Review and Timentin Label ), VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE (2 G/ Day) (View Vancomycin Hydrochloride Review and Vancomycin Hydrochloride Label ), NILSTAT (4 Ml, Qd) (View Nilstat Review and Nilstat Label ), SODIUM BITARTRATE (View Sodium Bitartrate Review and Sodium Bitartrate Label ).

5739217-2 | Angioedema
on May 07, 2008 Female patient from AUSTRALIA , 59 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster, menopausal symptoms, essential hypertension and was treated with Famciclovir (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: angioedema. Famciclovir dosage: 75 Mg/day. During the same period patient was treated with ACCUPRIL (20 Mg/day) (View Accupril Review and Accupril Label ), MENOPREM (1 Dose/day) (View Menoprem Review and Menoprem Label ), NIFEDIPINE (40 Mg/day) (View Nifedipine Review and Nifedipine Label ).

5739180-4 | Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion
Patient was taking Famciclovir (View Usage). After Famciclovir was administered, patient had the following side effects: inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion on May 07, 2008 from AUSTRALIA Additional patient health information: Female patient , 92 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection (What is hiv infection?) and. Famciclovir dosage: 500 Mg/day. During the same period patient was treated with PRINIVIL (View Prinivil Review and Prinivil Label ), DICHLOTRIDE (View Dichlotride Review and Dichlotride Label ), NICOTINIC ACID (View Nicotinic Acid Review and Nicotinic Acid Label ), ACETAMINOPHEN (View Acetaminophen Review and Acetaminophen Label ), ACETAMINOPHEN W/ CODEINE (View Acetaminophen W/ Codeine Review and Acetaminophen W/ Codeine Label ).

5738620-4 | International Normalised Ratio Increased, Prothrombin Level Decreased
Adverse event was reported on May 07, 2008 by a Female patient taking Famciclovir (View Usage) (Dosage: 750 Mg, Qd) was diagnosed with herpes zoster and. Location: AUSTRALIA , 76 years of age, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: international normalised ratio increased, prothrombin level decreased. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN SODIUM (2 Mg, Q72h) (View Warfarin Sodium Review and Warfarin Sodium Label ), CALCITRIOL (0.2 Microgram / Day) (View Calcitriol Review and Calcitriol Label ), DIGOXIN (125 Microgram / Day) (View Digoxin Review and Digoxin Label ), ENALAPRIL MALEATE (20 Mg, Qd) (View Enalapril Maleate Review and Enalapril Maleate Label ), METHYLDOPA (750 Mg, Qd) (View Methyldopa Review and Methyldopa Label ), VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE (20 Mg, Qd) (View Verapamil Hydrochloride Review and Verapamil Hydrochloride Label ).

5602145-7 | Oesophageal Rupture
on Jan 22, 2008 Male patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 78 years of age, was treated with Famciclovir (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: oesophageal rupture. Famciclovir dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN (75 Mg, Qd) (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), INDOMETHACIN (25 Mg, Qd) (View Indomethacin Review and Indomethacin Label ). Patient was hospitalized and became disabled.

5469716-2 | Rash Pruritic, Urticaria
on Sep 26, 2007 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 58 years of age, was diagnosed with cytomegalovirus chorioretinitis and was treated with Famciclovir (View Usage). After Famciclovir was administered, patient had the following side effects: rash pruritic, urticaria. Famciclovir dosage: 500mg Tid Po.

5441311-0 | Balance Disorder, Confusional State, Convulsion, Tremor
Patient was taking Famciclovir (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: balance disorder, confusional state, convulsion, tremor on Aug 23, 2007 from UNITED KINGDOM Additional patient health information: Male patient , 84 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster, psoriasis, hypertension, hiatus hernia and. Famciclovir dosage: 750 Mg/day. During the same period patient was treated with AZATHIOPRINE (25 Mg, Qd) (View Azathioprine Review and Azathioprine Label ), CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL (16 Mg, Qd) (View Candesartan Cilexetil Review and Candesartan Cilexetil Label ), OMEPRAZOLE (View Omeprazole Review and Omeprazole Label ), SIMVASTATIN (20 Mg, Qd) (View Simvastatin Review and Simvastatin Label ), ADIZEM (120 Mg, Qd) (View Adizem Review and Adizem Label ), ASPIRIN (75 Mg, Bid) (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ).

4900001-0 | Biopsy Skin Abnormal, Erythema Annulare, Lymphocytic Infiltration, Rash Papular, Skin Oedema
Adverse event was reported on Jan 27, 2006 by a Male patient taking Famciclovir (View Usage) (Dosage: ) was diagnosed with herpes zoster and. Location: KOREA, REPUBLIC OF , 36 years of age, Patient had the following side effects: biopsy skin abnormal, erythema annulare, lymphocytic infiltration, rash papular, skin oedema.

4899999-9 | Biopsy Skin Abnormal, Erythema Annulare, Lymphocytic Infiltration, Rash, Rash Erythematous, Skin Oedema
on Jan 27, 2006 Female patient from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF , 33 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famciclovir (View Usage). After Famciclovir was administered, patient had the following side effects: biopsy skin abnormal, erythema annulare, lymphocytic infiltration, rash (What is rash?), rash erythematous, skin oedema. Famciclovir dosage: .

4762828-8 | Anaemia Macrocytic, Haematuria, Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis, Myocardial Infarction, Purpura, Rash
on Aug 31, 2005 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 82 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes simplex ophthalmic and was treated with Famciclovir (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: anaemia macrocytic, haematuria, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, myocardial infarction, purpura, rash (What is rash?). Famciclovir dosage: 250-500 Mg.

4688694-7 | Blood Creatinine Increased, Blood Potassium Increased, Blood Urea Increased, Dehydration, Disorientation, Pruritus, Vomiting
Patient was taking Famciclovir (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood potassium increased, blood urea increased, dehydration, disorientation, pruritus, vomiting on Jun 02, 2005 from Additional patient health information: Female patient , 84 years of age, . Famciclovir dosage: 500 Mg, Tid. During the same period patient was treated with POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (View Potassium Chloride Review and Potassium Chloride Label ), LESCOL XL (View Lescol Xl Review and Lescol Xl Label ), LASIX (View Lasix Review and Lasix Label ), NEXIUM (View Nexium Review and Nexium Label ), ZYRTEC (View Zyrtec Review and Zyrtec Label ), AMBIEN (View Ambien Review and Ambien Label ), LISINOPRIL (View Lisinopril Review and Lisinopril Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

4688691-1 | Blood Creatinine Increased, Blood Potassium Increased, Blood Urea Increased, Dehydration, Disorientation, Pruritus, Vomiting
Adverse event was reported on Jun 02, 2005 by a Female patient taking Famciclovir (View Usage) (Dosage: 500 Mg, Tid) . Location: , 84 years of age, After Famciclovir was administered, patient had the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood potassium increased, blood urea increased, dehydration, disorientation, pruritus, vomiting. During the same period patient was treated with POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (View Potassium Chloride Review and Potassium Chloride Label ), LESCOL XL (View Lescol Xl Review and Lescol Xl Label ), LASIX (View Lasix Review and Lasix Label ), NEXIUM (View Nexium Review and Nexium Label ), ZYRTEC (View Zyrtec Review and Zyrtec Label ), AMBIEN (View Ambien Review and Ambien Label ), LISINOPRIL (View Lisinopril Review and Lisinopril Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

4602545-8 | Ageusia, Anosmia, Deafness, Hallucination, Heart Rate Irregular, Insomnia, Renal Pain, Urine Output Decreased, Visual Acuity Reduced
on Feb 28, 2005 Female patient from , 90 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster, atrial fibrillation (What is atrial fibrillation?) and was treated with Famciclovir (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: ageusia, anosmia, deafness, hallucination, heart rate irregular, insomnia, renal pain, urine output decreased, visual acuity reduced. Famciclovir dosage: 750mg/day. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN (Self Administered) (View Digoxin Review and Digoxin Label ).


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Be aware of the following potential Famciclovir risks to be aware of: 1. Watch for any Serious adverse events, such as life-threatening situation, which can require an admission to hospital or longer-than-expected hospital stay, permanent disability, birth defect, miscarriage, stillbirth, or birth with serious disease requires medical care to prevent permanent damage
2. Any potential Famciclovir quality problem: suspected counterfeit product, potentially contaminated product indicated by suspicious odor or unusual color, inaccurate or unreadable product labeling
3. Potential Famciclovir use error: mixing up products with similar drug names or packaging, taking wrong dose of a drug because of confusing dosing instructions on label
4. When applicable, Problems with different manufacturer of same medicine: not getting same results from a generic drug as a brand name drug, or from another generic

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Famciclovir Reactions
Abnormal Behaviour
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased
Altered State Of Consciousness
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased
Biopsy Skin Abnormal
Blister
Blood Bilirubin Increased
Blood Creatinine Increased
Blood Potassium Increased
Blood Urea Increased
Burning Sensation
Chills
Coordination Abnormal
Dehydration
Delirium
Disorientation
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Erythema Annulare
Eschar
Fibrin
Hyponatraemia
Impulse-control Disorder
Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis
Lymphocytic Infiltration
Palpable Purpura
Pigmentation Disorder
Pruritus
Rash Papular
Tremor
Vomiting
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