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Novomix Side Effects Report #5256558-6Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported Novomix side effect on Feb 21, 2007. Female patient, 66 years of age, weighting 243.2 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, malaise. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PIOGLITAZONE, IRBESARTAN, FUROSEMIDE, METFORMIN. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5292019-6
Novomix side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 28, 2007. Female patient, 66 years of age, weighting 243.2 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, malaise. Novomix dosage: 30 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with PIOGLITAZONE, IRBESARTAN, FUROSEMIDE, METFORMIN. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5305417-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported Novomix side effect on Apr 13, 2007. Female patient, 87 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose increased, urinary tract infection
, urine ketone body present. Novomix dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.Novomix Side Effects Report #5317424-0
Novomix side effect was reported by a Physician from ALGERIA on Apr 25, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoaesthesia facial, respiration abnormal. Novomix dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5328495-X
Physician from ALGERIA reported Novomix side effect on May 05, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: formication, hypoaesthesia facial, respiration abnormal. Novomix dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5341642-9
Novomix side effect was reported by a Physician from GREECE on May 16, 2007. Female patient, 43 years of age, weighting 174.2 lb, was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: caesarean section, pregnancy
. Novomix dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.Novomix Side Effects Report #5350541-8
Physician from CANADA reported Novomix side effect on May 28, 2007. Female patient, weighting 207.2 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemia, hypotension. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NOVOMIX PENFILL, METFORMIN, GLYBURIDE, GEMFIBROZIL, MICARDIS, LIPITOR. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5364879-1
Novomix side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on June 11, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: loss of consciousness. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CRESTOR, QUININE SULPHATE, OMEPRAZOLE, VERAPAMIL, FUROSEMIDE, FOSINOPRIL. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5373562-8
Physician from CANADA reported Novomix side effect on June 13, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: loss of consciousness. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CRESTOR, QUININE SULPHATE, OMEPRAZOLE, VERAPAMIL, FUROSEMIDE, FOSINOPRIL. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5043033-7
Novomix side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 13, 2006. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 163.1 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: influenza like illness. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVEMIR, NOVORAPID PENFILL, NOVORAPID PENFILL. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5070215-0
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported Novomix side effect on June 13, 2006. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 163.1 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus insulin-dependent and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: influenza like illness. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVEMIR, NOVORAPID PENFILL, NOVORAPID PENFILL. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5121601-1
Novomix side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SOUTH AFRICA on Oct 03, 2006. Female patient, 86 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: face oedema, hypersensitivity, multi-organ failure, oedema peripheral. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMARYL, ADALAT. Patient died on 09/26/2006.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5138731-0
Health Professional from SOUTH AFRICA reported Novomix side effect on Oct 03, 2006. Female patient, 86 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dysphagia, face oedema, hemiplegia, hypersensitivity, multi-organ failure, oedema peripheral, rales, tongue oedema. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMARYL, ADALAT, BRINERDIN, ELTROXIN, PANAMOR. Patient died on 09/26/2006.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5143074-5
Novomix side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 13, 2006. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 163.1 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus insulin-dependent and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: influenza like illness. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVEMIR, NOVORAPID PENFILL, NOVORAPID PENFILL. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5146135-X
Physician from SOUTH AFRICA reported Novomix side effect on Oct 19, 2006. Female patient, 81 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose increased, hepatic failure, hypoglycaemia, hypoglycaemic coma, multi-organ failure, pneumonia
, renal failure, vomiting. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COVERSYL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.Novomix Side Effects Report #5146930-7
Novomix side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Oct 27, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ventricular tachycardia. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NOVOLOG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5151723-0
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported Novomix side effect on Mar 15, 2006. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 211.6 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: malignant melanoma, migraine
, pain , vomiting. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, GLUCOFORMIN, SIMVASTATIN, GLYBURIDE. Patient recovered.Novomix Side Effects Report #5157340-0
Novomix side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Oct 27, 2006. Female patient, weighting 127.6 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ventricular tachycardia. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NOVOLOG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5176363-9
Physician from SOUTH AFRICA reported Novomix side effect on Oct 19, 2006. Female patient, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: glycosylated haemoglobin increased, hypoglycaemia, hypoglycaemic coma, multi-organ failure, pneumonia
. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COVERSYL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died.Novomix Side Effects Report #5187758-1
Novomix side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Oct 27, 2006. Female patient, weighting 127.6 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ventricular tachycardia. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NOVOLOG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5379934-X
Physician from CANADA reported Novomix side effect on June 26, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemic unconsciousness. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CRESTOR, QUININE SULPHATE, OMEPRAZOLE, VERAPAMIL, FUROSEMIDE, FOSINOPRIL. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5451134-4
Novomix side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Sept 04, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 291.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, ASAPHEN, COZAAR, LOZIDE, LIPITOR. Patient died.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5532938-6
Physician from CANADA reported Novomix side effect on Nov 28, 2007. Male patient, 78 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebrovascular accident. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL, ATACAND, ALTACE, LIPITOR, PLAVIX. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5568334-5
Novomix side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Dec 14, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: unresponsive to stimuli. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOPHAGE, PERINDOPRIL, DILTIAZEM, SIMVASTATIN, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, CLOPIDOGREL, ALFUZOSIN, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5570552-7
Physician from CANADA reported Novomix side effect on Dec 14, 2007. Male patient, 78 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebrovascular accident. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL, ATACAND, ALTACE, LIPITOR, PLAVIX. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5572909-7
Novomix side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Dec 19, 2007. Female patient, 86 years of age, weighting 108.0 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. Novomix dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5598086-4
Physician from CANADA reported Novomix side effect on Jan 14, 2008. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemia. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOPHAGE, PERINDOPRIL, DILTIAZEM, SIMVASTATIN, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, CLOPIDOGREL, ALFUZOSIN, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5619854-6
Novomix side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Feb 05, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. Novomix dosage: unknown. Patient died on 07/25/2007.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5632892-2
Physician from CANADA reported Novomix side effect on Feb 14, 2008. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatomegaly, jaundice cholestatic, metastatic neoplasm. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CIPROFLOXACIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/25/2007.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5672131-X
Novomix side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Mar 17, 2008. Female patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROMORPHONE, AMITRIPTYLINE, FERROUS GLUCONATE, GLYCON, METOCLOPRAMIDE, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, SENOKOT, GABAPENTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5758220-X
Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA reported Novomix side effect on Dec 19, 2007. Female patient, 86 years of age, weighting 108.0 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. Novomix dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5760859-2
Novomix side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Jan 14, 2008. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemia. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOPHAGE, PERINDOPRIL, DILTIAZEM, SIMVASTATIN, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, CLOPIDOGREL, ALFUZOSIN, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5774850-3
Physician from CANADA reported Novomix side effect on June 06, 2008. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 291.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, ASAPHEN, COZAAR, LOZIDE, LIPITOR. Patient died on 08/21/2007.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5795870-9
Novomix side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on June 06, 2008. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 291.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, ASAPHEN, COZAAR, LOZIDE, LIPITOR. Patient died on 08/21/2007.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5937218-2
Physician from CANADA reported Novomix side effect on Oct 24, 2008. Female patient, 86 years of age, weighting 108.0 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. Novomix dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5952897-1
Novomix side effect was reported by a Physician from RUSSIAN FEDERATION on Nov 10, 2008. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 153.7 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: loss of consciousness. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, AMLODIPINE. Patient died.
Novomix Side Effects Report #5993303-0
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported Novomix side effect on Dec 03, 2008. Female patient, child 11 years of age, weighting 92.92 lb, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: emotional distress, injection site erythema, injection site mass, injection site pain. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HUMULIN M, HUMALOG, NOVORAPID, LEVEMIR. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #6026835-X
Novomix side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 27, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia, hypoglycaemia, myocardial infarction. Novomix dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #6047244-3
Health Professional from POLAND reported Novomix side effect on Jan 15, 2009. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose increased, product quality issue, syncope. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NOVOLOG, MIXTARD. Patient died on 01/01/2009.
Novomix Side Effects Report #6048773-9
Novomix side effect was reported by a Physician from ALGERIA on June 08, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: formication, hypoaesthesia facial, respiration abnormal. Novomix dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #6062463-8
Physician from ALGERIA reported Novomix side effect on Jan 24, 2009. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: formication, hypoaesthesia facial, respiration abnormal. Novomix dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #6096621-3
Novomix side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 17, 2009. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anti-insulin antibody, diabetes mellitus inadequate control, injection site hypersensitivity, insulin resistance. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, LEVEMIR, HUMALOG, LANTUS. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #6124002-2
Physician from INDIA reported Novomix side effect on Nov 13, 2007. Female patient, weighting 145.5 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diabetic ketoacidosis, pyrexia. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLYCOMET, RAMICHEK, ATORLIP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #4545091-2
Novomix side effect was reported by a Physician from on Dec 22, 2004. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 242.5 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, blood glucose increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, leukocytosis, neutrophil count abnormal. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, FORTZAAR, METFORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #4551423-1
Physician from reported Novomix side effect on Jan 03, 2005. Female patient, weighting 116.8 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose increased, oedema peripheral, pain
. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRAMADOL, CEFTRIAXONE, METRONIDAZOLE, LEVOFLOXACIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Novomix Side Effects Report #4559066-0
Novomix side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 12, 2005. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: thrombosis. Novomix dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #4559583-3
Consumer or non-health professional from reported Novomix side effect on Jan 03, 2005. Female patient, 73 years of age, weighting 374.8 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fall
, feeling abnormal, hypoglycaemia, lower limb fracture. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CENTYL, NORVASC, ZOCOR, SOTALOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Novomix Side Effects Report #4564535-3
Novomix side effect was reported by a Physician from on Dec 22, 2004. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 242.5 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMLOR, FORTZAAR, METFORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #4572450-4
Physician from reported Novomix side effect on Aug 03, 2004. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus, diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depressed level of consciousness, hypoglycaemic coma, mental disorder. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, FUROSEMIDE, ASPIRIN, SIMVASTATIN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Novomix Side Effects Report #4577294-5
Novomix side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 03, 2005. Female patient, 73 years of age, weighting 374.8 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Novomix. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ankle fracture, fall
, hypoglycaemia, lower limb fracture. Novomix dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CENTYL, NORVASC, ZOCOR, SOTALOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Showing 1-50 of 113 Next >
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