Carmustine and brain oedema Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Carmustine Side Effects Report #4611389-2
Carmustine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 15, 2005. Male patient, weighting 192.5 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Carmustine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain herniation, brain oedema, dyspnoea, glioblastoma multiforme, malignant neoplasm progression, pneumonia , pneumonia aspiration. Carmustine dosage: 206 MG IV ONCE Q 6 WEEKS. During the same period patient was treated with TOPOTECAN, DILANTIN, LEXAPRO, DECADRON, ZANTAC, HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE, PHENERGAN, LEVAQUIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Carmustine Side Effects Report #4619887-2
Carmustine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 21, 2005. Male patient, weighting 221.3 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Carmustine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain oedema, convulsion, coordination abnormal, headache . Carmustine dosage: 220MG IV ONCE Q 6 WEEKS. During the same period patient was treated with TOPOTECAN, DILANTIN, RITALIN, AMBIEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Carmustine Side Effects Report #4630347-5
Carmustine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 05, 2005. Male patient, weighting 201.0 lb, was diagnosed with astrocytoma and was treated with Carmustine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain oedema, confusional state, headache , incontinence. Carmustine dosage: 170MG,IV. During the same period patient was treated with RADIATION. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.