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Factive (gemafloxin) report #SELF-159
Male patient reported the following Factive (gemafloxin) side effect(s):Analphylatic reaction, intestinal tear, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, hypocalcemia, hyperparathyroidism.
Took Factive for 7 days without event. Three days post medication developed full body rash, then went analphylatic. Given Prednisone for 10 days. On 10th day developed intestinal tear. Had surgery to repair tear. Developed hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperparathyroidism, hypocalcemia, and Vitamin D deficiency. Also experienced loss of vision in right eye for 20 minutes with lightning bolts, experienced torn left calf muscle, and developed a vascular rash.
Event date: Thursday February 7th 12:00:00 AM
Dosage: 320 mg of Factive for 7 days
Frequency: 7 day dosage
Age: 49
Weight:
Other medications: Singulair for Asthma.
Diagnosis: Bronchitis
Pre-existing conditions: Asthma.
Hospitalized? No
Life-threatening? Yes Analphylatic reaction & total body rash
Disabled? Yes Surgery to repair intestinal tear
Birth Defects? No
Was intervention required to prevent damage? Yes
Other serious medical events? Yes hyperglycemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, hyperparathyroidism, hyperlipidemia, torn calf muscle
Died? No
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