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Zyrtec (Cetirizine) - Wrong Drug Administered - Suspected Cause - Side Effect Reports

 
 



Index of reports > Cases with Wrong Drug Administered (26)

Below is the selection of side effect reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Zyrtec (Cetirizine) where reactions include wrong drug administered. The selected reports were submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year.

Possible Zyrtec side effects in 80 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-22

Patient: 80 year old female

Reactions: Cataract, Wrong Drug Administered, Disorientation, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec

Zyrtec
    Indication: Multiple Allergies
    Start date: 2010-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Vitamin B-12



Possible Zyrtec side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-22

Patient: male, weighing 59.0 kg (129.7 pounds)

Reactions: Off Label Use, Overdose, Product Packaging Issue, Therapeutic Response Unexpected, Diverticulitis, Wrong Drug Administered, Onychoclasis, Ulcer Haemorrhage

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Sinus Disorder

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Seasonal Allergy

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Allergy To Plants

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Antidiarrheal; Vitamin D; Diphenhydramine HCL; Stool Softener; Simvastatin; Paroxetine; Acetaminophen; Diphenhydramine HCL; Pantoprazole



Possible Zyrtec side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-16

Patient: male, weighing 59.0 kg (129.7 pounds)

Reactions: Off Label Use, Product Packaging Issue, Overdose, Wrong Drug Administered, Therapeutic Response Unexpected, Diverticulitis, Onychoclasis, Ulcer Haemorrhage

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Sinus Disorder

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Seasonal Allergy

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Allergy To Plants

Other drugs received by patient: Antidiarrheal; Vitamin D; Diphenhydramine HCL; Pantoprazole; Diphenhydramine HCL; Acetaminophen; Paroxetine; Simvastatin; Stool Softener



Possible Zyrtec side effects in 66 year old female

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-07

Patient: 66 year old female

Reactions: Laboratory Test Abnormal, Wrong Drug Administered, Dizziness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Rhinitis Allergic
    Start date: 2012-06-12
    End date: 2012-06-29

Zyrtec
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Diovan; Fluvastatin Sodium



Possible Zyrtec side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03

Patient: male, weighing 59.0 kg (129.7 pounds)

Reactions: Off Label Use, Overdose, Product Packaging Issue, Therapeutic Response Unexpected, Diverticulitis, Wrong Drug Administered, Onychoclasis, Ulcer Haemorrhage

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Sinus Disorder

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Seasonal Allergy

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Allergy To Plants

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Pantoprazole; Antidiarrheal; Diphenhydramine HCL; Acetaminophen; Stool Softener; Simvastatin; Paroxetine; Vitamin D; Diphenhydramine HCL



Possible Zyrtec side effects in 66 year old female

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-07-27

Patient: 66 year old female

Reactions: Laboratory Test Abnormal, Wrong Drug Administered, Dizziness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Rhinitis Allergic
    Start date: 2012-06-12
    End date: 2012-06-29

Zyrtec
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Locholest; Diovan



Possible Zyrtec side effects in 12 month old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Singapore on 2012-07-24

Patient: 12 month old male

Reactions: Wrong Drug Administered, Rash

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec

Zyrtec
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication



Possible Zyrtec side effects in 81 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-05

Patient: 81 year old male, weighing 59.0 kg (129.7 pounds)

Reactions: Off Label Use, Overdose, Product Packaging Issue, Wrong Drug Administered, Diverticulitis, Therapeutic Response Unexpected, Onychoclasis, Ulcer Haemorrhage

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Sinus Disorder

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Allergy To Plants

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Seasonal Allergy

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Dosage: sometimes 2 tablets
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Simvastatin; Paroxetine; Antidiarrheal; Diphenhydramine HCL; Diphenhydramine HCL; Vitamin D; Stool Softener; Acetaminophen; Pantoprazole



Possible Zyrtec side effects in female

Reported by a pharmacist from Netherlands on 2012-07-05

Patient: female

Reactions: Syncope, Wrong Drug Administered, Somnolence

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypersensitivity
    Start date: 2012-01-01
    End date: 2012-01-01



Possible Zyrtec side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-06-22

Patient: female, weighing 20.9 kg (45.9 pounds)

Reactions: Off Label Use, Pain in Extremity, Wrong Drug Administered, Toxicity To Various Agents, Accidental Overdose, Muscle Spasms

Adverse event resulted in: death

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Delsym
    Indication: Influenza Like Illness

Zyrtec
    Indication: Influenza Like Illness

Zyrtec

Other drugs received by patient: Acetaminophen



Possible Zyrtec side effects in 5 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-05-18

Patient: 5 year old female, weighing 20.9 kg (45.9 pounds)

Reactions: Off Label Use, Pain in Extremity, Wrong Drug Administered, Accidental Overdose, Muscle Spasms

Adverse event resulted in: death

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Robitussin Childrens Cough DM
    Indication: Influenza Like Illness

Zyrtec
    Indication: Influenza Like Illness

Zyrtec



Possible Zyrtec side effects in male

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-05-04

Patient: male

Reactions: Weight Increased, Hepatic Function Abnormal, Liver Function Test Abnormal, Wrong Drug Administered, Oedema Peripheral

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Rhinitis
    Start date: 2011-12-27
    End date: 2012-01-10

Zyrtec
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Vitaneurin; Inhibace; Sitagliptin Phosphate; Famotidine; Amlodipine; Amaryl; Allopurinol; Neuquinon; Lysozyme Hydrochloride



Possible Zyrtec side effects in 70 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-04-25

Patient: 70 year old male, weighing 83.9 kg (184.6 pounds)

Reactions: Blood Pressure Increased, Abnormal Dreams, Panic Attack, Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Wrong Drug Administered, Insomnia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Seasonal Allergy
    Start date: 2012-04-15
    End date: 2012-04-17

Other drugs received by patient: Prilosec; Xanax; Simvastatin; Flomax; Aspirin; Vitamin



Possible Zyrtec side effects in 78 year old male

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-04-06

Patient: 78 year old male

Reactions: Wrong Drug Administered, Ileus Paralytic

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Dosage: after dinner
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2012-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Unknown Medication



Possible Zyrtec side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-04-03

Patient: female, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)

Reactions: Dyspnoea, Angioedema, Dysphagia, Urticaria, Wrong Drug Administered, Hypoaesthesia, Erythema, DRY Throat

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Benadryl

Benadryl
    Indication: Urticaria
    Start date: 2012-01-13
    End date: 2012-01-13

Epinephrine
    Indication: Urticaria
    Start date: 2012-01-13
    End date: 2012-01-13

Humira
    Indication: Psoriatic Arthropathy
    Start date: 2008-01-01
    End date: 2012-01-10

Zyrtec
    Indication: Multiple Allergies
    Start date: 2012-01-10

Zyrtec

Other drugs received by patient: Vitamin; Doxycycline; Calcium Carbonate; Daivobet; Losartan Potassium; Rosuvastatin Calcium; Tamoxifen Citrate; Biotin; Omega Vitamin; Diltiazem HCL; Aspirin; Enbrel; Curcuma Longa Rhizome; Budesonide



Possible Zyrtec side effects in 5 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-29

Patient: 5 year old male

Reactions: Wrong Drug Administered, Abnormal Behaviour, Emotional Disorder

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication



Possible Zyrtec side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-03-14

Patient: female, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)

Reactions: Dyspnoea, Angioedema, Dysphagia, Urticaria, Wrong Drug Administered, Hypoaesthesia, Erythema, DRY Throat

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Benadryl
    Indication: Urticaria
    Start date: 2012-01-13
    End date: 2012-01-13

Benadryl

Epinephrine
    Indication: Urticaria
    Start date: 2012-01-13
    End date: 2012-01-13

Humira
    Indication: Psoriatic Arthropathy
    Start date: 2008-01-01
    End date: 2012-01-10

Zyrtec

Zyrtec
    Indication: Multiple Allergies
    Start date: 2012-01-10

Other drugs received by patient: Enbrel; Calcium; Daivobet; Vitamin; Curcuma Longa Rhizome; Diltiazem HCL; Budesonide; Doxycycline; Rosuvastatin Calcium; Tamoxifen Citrate; Acetylsalicylic Acid SRT; Omega Vitamin; Losartan Potassium; Biotin



Possible Zyrtec side effects in 69 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-27

Patient: 69 year old female, weighing 65.8 kg (144.7 pounds)

Reactions: Off Label Use, Syncope, Hypotension, Wrong Drug Administered, Dizziness, Feeling Abnormal

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Allergy To Animal
    Start date: 2011-10-15
    End date: 2011-12-20

Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor; Norvasc; Protonix; Lorazepam; Inhaler (Unspecified); Ambien



Possible Zyrtec side effects in 92 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-20

Patient: 92 year old male, weighing 53.1 kg (116.8 pounds)

Reactions: Wrong Drug Administered, Dementia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec
    Dosage: every other day for 10 months. drug stopped in october
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Rhinorrhoea
    End date: 2011-10-01

Zyrtec
    Dosage: every other day for 10 months. drug stopped in october
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Allergies
    End date: 2011-10-01

Other drugs received by patient: Aricept; Many Other Unspecified Medications



Possible Zyrtec side effects in 92 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-15

Patient: 92 year old male, weighing 53.1 kg (116.8 pounds)

Reactions: Dementia, Wrong Drug Administered

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec
    Dosage: every other day for 10 months. drug stopped in october
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Allergies
    End date: 2011-10-01

Zyrtec
    Dosage: every other day for 10 months. drug stopped in october
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Rhinorrhoea
    End date: 2011-10-01

Other drugs received by patient: Aricept; Many Other Unspecified Medications



Possible Zyrtec side effects in 3 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Poland on 2011-12-15

Patient: 3 year old male

Reactions: Wrong Drug Administered, Rhinitis, Withdrawal Syndrome, Pyrexia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec
    Indication: Hypersensitivity
    Start date: 2010-01-01
    End date: 2011-11-01

Zyrtec
    Start date: 2011-11-07



Possible Zyrtec side effects in 92 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-09

Patient: 92 year old male, weighing 53.1 kg (116.8 pounds)

Reactions: Wrong Drug Administered, Dementia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec
    Dosage: every other day for 10 months. drug stopped in october
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Rhinorrhoea
    End date: 2011-10-01

Zyrtec
    Dosage: every other day for 10 months. drug stopped in october
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Allergies
    End date: 2011-10-01

Other drugs received by patient: Aricept; Many Other Unspecified Medications



Possible Zyrtec side effects in 84 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-02

Patient: 84 year old female, weighing 49.9 kg (109.8 pounds)

Reactions: Blood Pressure Increased, Wrong Drug Administered, Somnolence

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Allergies
    Start date: 2011-11-01
    End date: 2011-11-01

Zyrtec
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2011-11-01
    End date: 2011-11-21

Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor; Vitamins NOS; Synthroid



Possible Zyrtec side effects in 77 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-11-23

Patient: 77 year old male, weighing 72.6 kg (159.7 pounds)

Reactions: Ischaemic Stroke, Oedema Peripheral, Wrong Drug Administered, Dizziness, Fall

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Dosage: ^for years^
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Allergies

Other drugs received by patient: Vesicare; Avodart; Cozaar; Simvastatin; Multi-Vitamins; Cozaar



Possible Zyrtec side effects in 84 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-11-23

Patient: 84 year old female, weighing 49.9 kg (109.8 pounds)

Reactions: Blood Pressure Increased, Wrong Drug Administered, Somnolence

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Allergies
    Start date: 2011-11-01
    End date: 2011-11-01

Zyrtec
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2011-11-01
    End date: 2011-11-21

Other drugs received by patient: Vitamins NOS; Lipitor; Synthroid



Possible Zyrtec side effects in 77 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-11-17

Patient: 77 year old male, weighing 72.6 kg (159.7 pounds)

Reactions: Oedema Peripheral, Ischaemic Stroke, Wrong Drug Administered, Dizziness, Fall

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyrtec
    Administration route: Oral

Zyrtec
    Dosage: ^for years^
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Allergies

Other drugs received by patient: Simvastatin; Cozaar; Cozaar; Vesicare; Multi-Vitamins; Avodart

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