Carmustine and mutism Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Carmustine Side Effects Report #4809827-5
Carmustine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 24, 2005. Female patient, weighting 157.1 lb, was diagnosed with anaplastic astrocytoma and was treated with Carmustine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abulia, brain abscess, cerebral infarction, mutism, staphylococcal infection . Carmustine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RADIATION RT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Carmustine Side Effects Report #4815552-7
Carmustine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 28, 2005. Female patient, weighting 157.1 lb, was diagnosed with anaplastic astrocytoma and was treated with Carmustine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abulia, brain abscess, cerebral infarction, methicillin-resistant staphylococcal aureus test positive, mutism. Carmustine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.