Dexamethasone and hyperglycaemia Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Dexamethasone Side Effects Report #5693469-6
Dexamethasone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2008. Male patient, weighting 134.5 lb, was diagnosed with prostate cancer  and was treated with Dexamethasone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia. Dexamethasone dosage: 8MG DAILY WITH CHEMO PO. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, LISINOPRIL, ZOLADEX, ZOLOFT, ZOMETA, ASPIRIN, TAXOTERE. Patient recovered.

Dexamethasone Side Effects Report #5715654-7
Dexamethasone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 23, 2008. Male patient, weighting 132.7 lb, was diagnosed with prostate cancer  and was treated with Dexamethasone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia. Dexamethasone dosage: 8MG DAILY WITH CHEMO PO. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, LISINOPRIL, ZOLADEX, ZOLOFT, ZOMETA, ASPIRIN, TAXOTERE. Patient recovered.

Dexamethasone Side Effects Report #4585607-3
Dexamethasone side effect was reported by a Physician from on Oct 07, 2004. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma  and was treated with Dexamethasone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, hyperglycaemia, malignant neoplasm progression, multiple myeloma , polyuria. Dexamethasone dosage: 40 MG/DAY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN B6, DIGOXIN, BETHANECHOL CHLORIDE, HYDROCODONE WITH ACETAMINOPHEN, CALCITONIN, SENNA, GABAPENTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Dexamethasone Side Effects Report #4585723-6
Dexamethasone side effect was reported by a Physician from on Oct 18, 2004. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma  and was treated with Dexamethasone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine increased, cardiomegaly, circulatory collapse, coronary artery atherosclerosis, dehydration, dystrophic calcification, glomerulonephritis focal, hyperglycaemia, myocardial fibrosis. Dexamethasone dosage: 7 MG/KG/DAY, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with GENASENSE, GLYBURIDE, INSULIN, PIOGLITAZONE, VALSARTAN, NIFEDIPINE, GEMFIBROZIL, CELECOXIB. Patient died.


Dexamethasone Side Effects Report #5232598-8
Dexamethasone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 06, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 124.0 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma  and was treated with Dexamethasone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone disorder, constipation , diabetes mellitus inadequate control, homicidal ideation, hyperglycaemia, mental status changes, oedema peripheral, paranoia. Dexamethasone dosage: 10 TABS (40 MG) EVERY DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with MAGNESIUM OXIDE, LANTUS, WARFARIN, TRAVOPROST, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Dexamethasone Side Effects Report #4585550-X
Dexamethasone side effect was reported by a Physician from on Oct 07, 2004. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma  and was treated with Dexamethasone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atelectasis, hyperglycaemia, hyperkalaemia, pneumonia , renal failure chronic. Dexamethasone dosage: 40 MG/DAY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with GENASENSE, TRIMETHOPRIM, RANITIDINE, VALSARTAN, INSULIN, CELECOXIB, GLYBURIDE, GEMFIBROZIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Dexamethasone Side Effects Report #5456601-5
Dexamethasone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 17, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with metastases to central nervous system, non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Dexamethasone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia, ketoacidosis. Dexamethasone dosage: 4MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Dexamethasone Side Effects Report #5678838-2
Dexamethasone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 24, 2008. Male patient, 79 years of age, weighting 172.2 lb, was diagnosed with inflammation and was treated with Dexamethasone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia. Dexamethasone dosage: 8MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Dexamethasone Side Effects Report #4889243-0
Dexamethasone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 20, 2006. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with haemangioblastoma and was treated with Dexamethasone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia. Dexamethasone dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Dexamethasone Side Effects Report #5723656-X
Dexamethasone side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 15, 2008. Female patient, 26 years of age, was diagnosed with dexamethasone suppression test and was treated with Dexamethasone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia, metabolic acidosis, phaeochromocytoma, pulmonary oedema, shock, tumour haemorrhage. Dexamethasone dosage: 2 MG, Q6H, ORAL. Patient died.

Dexamethasone Side Effects Report #5832882-0
Dexamethasone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from CANADA on July 14, 2008. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 175.3 lb, was diagnosed with brain oedema, renal cell carcinoma and was treated with Dexamethasone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, hyperglycaemia. Dexamethasone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SUNITINIB MALATE, ZANTAC, NORVASC, TYLENOL PM, PANTOPRAZOLE, MYLANTA, HYDROCORTISONE, LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Dexamethasone Side Effects Report #4803097-X
Dexamethasone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 17, 2005. Male patient, 86 years of age, was diagnosed with appetite disorder and was treated with Dexamethasone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia. Dexamethasone dosage: 4MG PO BID. During the same period patient was treated with MIRTAZAPINE, DILTIAZEM, DOCUSATE, MAXZIDE, METHYLCELLULOSE, COMBIVENT, ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Dexamethasone Side Effects Report #5775752-9
Dexamethasone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 10, 2008. Female patient, 26 years of age, was diagnosed with adrenal mass and was treated with Dexamethasone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia, metabolic acidosis, phaeochromocytoma, pulmonary oedema, shock. Dexamethasone dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Dexamethasone Side Effects Report #5931901-0
Dexamethasone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Oct 13, 2008. Female patient, 26 years of age, was diagnosed with adrenal mass and was treated with Dexamethasone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety , asthenia, blood pressure increased, haemorrhage, hyperglycaemia, metabolic acidosis, phaeochromocytoma, pulmonary oedema. Dexamethasone dosage: 2 MG; QID; PO. Patient died.


Dexamethasone Side Effects Report #4838581-6
Dexamethasone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 23, 2005. Male patient, 79 years of age, weighting 136.5 lb, was treated with Dexamethasone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia. Dexamethasone dosage: 20MG, ONCE IV, INTRAVEN. During the same period patient was treated with DIPHENHYDRAMINE, SERTRALINE, SIMVASTATIN, TERAZOSIN, OXYCODONE, BUSPIRONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Dexamethasone Side Effects Report #4633605-3
Dexamethasone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Apr 12, 2005. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 211.0 lb, was treated with Dexamethasone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia. Dexamethasone dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Dexamethasone Side Effects Report #5904184-5
Dexamethasone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Sept 22, 2008. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Dexamethasone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bacteraemia, glioblastoma multiforme, hyperglycaemia. Dexamethasone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VALPROIC ACID, LEVETIRACETAM. Patient died.

Dexamethasone Side Effects Report #5925987-7
Dexamethasone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Oct 15, 2008. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy  and was treated with Dexamethasone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bacteraemia, glioblastoma multiforme, hyperglycaemia. Dexamethasone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VALPROIC ACID, LEVETIRACETAM. Patient died.

Dexamethasone Side Effects Report #5604612-9
Dexamethasone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 24, 2008. Male patient, 43 years of age, weighting 256.0 lb, was treated with Dexamethasone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperglycaemia. Dexamethasone dosage: 4MG QID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.