Asparaginase and convulsion Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Asparaginase Side Effects Report #5869357-9
Asparaginase side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from LEBANON on Aug 15, 2008. Female patient, child 3 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Asparaginase. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coma, convulsion, reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome. Asparaginase dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Asparaginase Side Effects Report #5293721-2
Asparaginase side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Mar 20, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Asparaginase. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, thrombosis. Asparaginase dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VINCRISTINE, PREDNISONE, DAUNORUBICIN, ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE NOS. Patient recovered.

Asparaginase Side Effects Report #5293722-4
Asparaginase side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Mar 02, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Asparaginase. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, thrombosis. Asparaginase dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VINCRISTINE, PREDNISONE, DAUNORUBICIN, ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE NOS. Patient recovered.