Capecitabine and small intestinal obstruction Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #4625203-2
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from on June 21, 2004. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with rectal cancer and was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: constipation , dehydration, diarrhoea, intestinal obstruction, renal failure, small intestinal obstruction, urinary tract infection . Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOMOTIL, OXYCONTIN, COMPAZINE, TYLENOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5203444-3
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 04, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 171.1 lb, was diagnosed with rectal cancer and was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , diarrhoea, nausea , pyrexia, small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IRINOTECAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5058085-8
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 13, 2006. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with neoplasm malignant and was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , pelvic venous thrombosis, small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOVENOX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5128473-X
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 13, 2006. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with neoplasm malignant and was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , disease progression, pelvic venous thrombosis, small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOVENOX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Capecitabine Side Effects Report #6102380-8
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF on Feb 19, 2009. Female patient, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with gastric cancer and was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXALIPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5526784-7
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 15, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 235.9 lb, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, arthritis , prophylaxis and was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, diarrhoea, renal failure, small intestinal obstruction, vomiting. Capecitabine dosage: 2150MG, TWICE DAILY, ON DAYS 1-14 EVERY 3 WEEKS.. During the same period patient was treated with IRINOTECAN, CELECOXIB, NPH INSULIN, ADALAT, LIPITOR, GLUCOSAMINE, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #4652283-0
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 26, 2005. Male patient, 29 years of age, weighting 119.9 lb, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic and was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: metastases to peritoneum, small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, OXALIPLATIN, ZOFRAN, OXYCODONE, COLACE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #4727451-X
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 26, 2005. Male patient, 29 years of age, weighting 119.9 lb, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic and was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: peritoneal carcinoma, small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, OXALIPLATIN, ZOFRAN, OXYCODONE, COLACE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #6086913-6
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 12, 2009. Female patient, weighting 91.93 lb, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic and was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: clostridium difficile colitis, decreased appetite, failure to thrive, heart rate increased, hyponatraemia, small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXALIPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/02/2009.


Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5370316-3
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from NEW ZEALAND on June 15, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 142.6 lb, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer  and was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal pain, large intestine perforation, sepsis , small intestinal obstruction, vomiting. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, OXALIPLATIN, ASPIRIN, ACCUPRIL, NYSTATIN, DIFFLAM, AQUEOUS CREAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/16/2007.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5385375-1
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from NEW ZEALAND on July 02, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 142.6 lb, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer  and was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal pain, large intestine perforation, sepsis , small intestinal obstruction, vomiting. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, OXALIPLATIN, ASPIRIN, ACCUPRIL, NYSTATIN, DIFFLAM, AQUEOUS CREAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/16/2007.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5080381-9
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 26, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with colon cancer, pain , nausea  and was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , ileus, intestinal obstruction, nausea , small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CELECOXIB, IRINOTECAN, DURAGESIC, ACETAMINOPHEN, MARINOL, GRANISETRON, ZOFRAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5714790-9
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 20, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5376243-X
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from AUSTRALIA on June 22, 2007. Male patient, 81 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: mucosal inflammation, small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: STARTING DOSE OF CAPECITABINE IS 2000MG/M2/D (IN 2 DIVIDED DOSES) D1-14 Q3WEEKLY.. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX, NEXIUM, PANADOL, ACETAMINOPHEN W, ASPIRIN, KARVEA, FGF, MYLANTA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5568559-9
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from AUSTRALIA on Dec 05, 2007. Male patient, 81 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: STARTING DOSE OF CAPECITABINE IS 2000MG/M2/D (IN 2 DIVIDED DOSES) D1-14 Q3WEEKLY.. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX, NEXIUM, ACETAMINOPHEN, PANADEINE, ASPIRIN, KARVEA, FGF, MYLANTA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5596038-1
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 10, 2008. Female patient, 80 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage, hypertension, renal failure acute, small intestinal obstruction, supraventricular tachycardia. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, OXALIPLATIN, LEVOTHYROXINE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, ATIVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5629920-7
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 17, 2008. Female patient, 78 years of age, weighting 123.2 lb, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: 1300 MG, BID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5506652-7
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 22, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with discomfort, anxiety , laxative supportive care, lipids increased, gastrointestinal disorder, pain  and was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, ANTACID, ALPRAZOLAM, DOCUSATE, LOVASTATIN, MIRALAX, FENTANYL TRANSDERMAL SYSTEM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #4690945-X
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from on May 23, 2005. Female patient, 72 years of age, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, asthenia, candiduria, diarrhoea, gastrointestinal candidiasis, pleural effusion, small intestinal obstruction, vomiting. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/23/2005.


Capecitabine Side Effects Report #4707138-X
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on May 23, 2005. Female patient, 72 years of age, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, asthenia, diarrhoea, hypokalaemia, pleural effusion, small intestinal obstruction, vomiting. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/23/2005.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #4854369-4
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 13, 2005. Female patient, 70 years of age, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: metastatic neoplasm, small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: 2500MG/M2/DAY BID FOR 14 DOSES. During the same period patient was treated with OXALIPLATIN, PRILOSEC, LIPITOR, NORVASC, ATENOLOL WITH HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, XELODA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #4867515-3
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 27, 2005. Female patient, 70 years of age, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: 2500MG/M2/DAY BID FOR 14 DOSES. During the same period patient was treated with OXALIPLATIN, PRILOSEC, LIPITOR, NORVASC, ATENOLOL WITH HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, XELODA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5577972-5
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Dec 21, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, IRINOTECAN, RAMIPRIL, PROCHLORPERAZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5611237-8
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Jan 24, 2008. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, IRINOTECAN, RAMIPRIL, AMILORIDE HYDROCHLORIDE, NOVOLIN, PROCHLORPERAZINE, IMODIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/21/2007.


Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5369191-2
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on June 12, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lung disorder, small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5401510-0
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on July 20, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lung disorder, small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5283683-6
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 21, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 222.0 lb, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastroenteritis , renal failure acute, small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: 850 MG/M2 TAKEN TWICE-DAILY, DAYS 1-15 (FIRST DOSE IN THE EVENING OF DAY 1) OF 21 DAY CYCLE AS PER +. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, OXALIPLATIN, ZOCOR, ATIVAN, ASCORBIC ACID, ALLOPURINOL, NEXIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #4683879-8
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from on Sept 30, 2004. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 124.1 lb, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fistula , small intestinal obstruction, vomiting. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXALIPLATIN, DESMOPRESSIN, TRAZODONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5202157-1
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 29, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 160.1 lb, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: mucosal inflammation, small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, OXALIPLATIN, MOUTHWASH NOS, LOPERAMIDE, TYLENOL, ZOFRAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5207130-5
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 02, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 160.1 lb, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: catheter related infection, mucosal inflammation, small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, OXALIPLATIN, MOUTHWASH NOS, LOPERAMIDE, TYLENOL, ZOFRAN, DIOVAN, ACTONEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5277494-5
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 15, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 160.1 lb, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: catheter related infection, mucosal inflammation, small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, OXALIPLATIN, MOUTHWASH NOS, LOPERAMIDE, TYLENOL, ZOFRAN, DIOVAN, ACTONEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5714308-0
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 22, 2008. Male patient, 56 years of age, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: constipation , small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: 1500 MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #4792916-1
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 19, 2005. Female patient, 56 years of age, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: intestinal obstruction, small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ERBITUX, IRINOTECAN, ATIVAN, COMPAZINE, COUMADIN, DECADRON, DEXTROSE, IMODIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5355892-9
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from AUSTRALIA on June 04, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 202.8 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, pain  and was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: intestinal perforation, small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, LIPITOR, OXYCONTIN, ENDONE, PARACETAMOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5553875-7
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from AUSTRALIA on Dec 05, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 202.8 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, pain  and was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: intestinal perforation, small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, LIPITOR, OXYCONTIN, ENDONE, PARACETAMOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5179409-7
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 11, 2006. Female patient, 41 years of age, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal necrosis, intestinal ischaemia, small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAPATINIB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5238359-8
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from ISRAEL on Feb 04, 2007. Male patient, 32 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, OXALIPLATIN, IBUPROFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5245153-0
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from ISRAEL on Feb 16, 2007. Male patient, 32 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood amylase increased, blood potassium increased, blood sodium decreased, small intestinal obstruction, white blood cell count increased. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, OXALIPLATIN, IBUPROFEN, CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, PRAMIN, TRAMADOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5772337-5
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 02, 2008. Female patient, weighting 156.1 lb, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cholelithiasis, gastroenteritis , gastrointestinal haemorrhage, hypertension, renal failure acute, small intestinal obstruction, supraventricular tachycardia. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, OXALIPLATIN, LEVOTHYROXINE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, ATIVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5838547-3
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from ISRAEL on July 28, 2008. Male patient, weighting 176.4 lb, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, OXALIPLATIN, IBUPROFEN, CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, PRAMIN, TRAMAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #5977114-8
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 21, 2008. Male patient, weighting 123.9 lb, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, nausea , small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVASTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #6079046-6
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 02, 2009. Female patient was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: INCREASING DOSES OF CAPECITABINE (RANGE 1000-2000 MG/M2/D), GIVEN DAYS 1-14. During the same period patient was treated with GEFITINIB, CELECOXIB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #6100184-3
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF on Feb 17, 2009. Male patient, weighting 112.4 lb, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXALIPLATIN, METOCLOPRAMIDE, GRANISETRON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Capecitabine Side Effects Report #6119939-4
Capecitabine side effect was reported by a Physician from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF on Mar 02, 2009. Male patient, weighting 112.4 lb, was treated with Capecitabine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , small intestinal obstruction. Capecitabine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXALIPLATIN, METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE, GRANISETRON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.