Docetaxel and pleural effusion Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Docetaxel Side Effects Report #4764258-1
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 07, 2005. Male patient, 48 years of age, weighting 206.0 lb, was diagnosed with pancreatic carcinoma metastatic and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: collapse of lung, disease progression, pleural effusion. Docetaxel dosage: 160 MILLIGRAMS EVERY 21 DAYS IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with REVLIMID, CARDIZEM, TRIAMTERENE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, TRAZODONE, OXYCODONE, DLAUDID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Docetaxel Side Effects Report #5311107-9
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 26, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 156.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemia, hypoxia, pleural effusion. Docetaxel dosage: 38 MG Q WK X 7 IV. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, GLIPIZIDE, GLUCOPHAGE, LOVENOX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Docetaxel Side Effects Report #5311163-8
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 26, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 156.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemia, hypoxia, pleural effusion. Docetaxel dosage: 38 MG Q WK X 7 IV. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, GLIPIZIDE, GLUCOPHAGE, LOVENOX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Docetaxel Side Effects Report #4956284-4
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NETHERLANDS on Dec 20, 2005. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: constipation , pleural effusion, respiratory failure, subileus. Docetaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, BISACODY, METOCLOPRAMIDE, PANTOPRAZOLE, LACTULOSE, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/23/2005.


Docetaxel Side Effects Report #4928912-0
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 28, 2006. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, atelectasis, atrial fibrillation , haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, lung injury, neutrophil count increased, pleural effusion, post procedural complication. Docetaxel dosage: 124MG/IV. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, PREDNISONE, REMICADE, SULFASALAZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Docetaxel Side Effects Report #5062622-7
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 24, 2006. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 184.2 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory failure, hypotension, lung disorder, pleural effusion, sinus tachycardia, unresponsive to stimuli. Docetaxel dosage: 70MG, DAYS:1,8,15, IV. During the same period patient was treated with CAPECITABINE, SPIRIVA, ALBUTEROL SPIROS, XANAX, NEXIUM, FORMOTEROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Docetaxel Side Effects Report #5316566-3
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 25, 2007. Male patient, weighting 156.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, hypoglycaemia, hypoxia, pleural effusion. Docetaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, GLIPIZIDE, GLUCOPHAGE, LOVENOX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Docetaxel Side Effects Report #4576064-1
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Feb 01, 2005. Female patient, 44 years of age, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with neoplasm malignant, radical mastectomy and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, hypoaesthesia, oedema peripheral, paraesthesia, pericardial effusion, pleural effusion, swelling face, weight increased. Docetaxel dosage: 50MG QWEEK X 12 DOS INTRAVENOU. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Docetaxel Side Effects Report #4590805-9
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 10, 2005. Male patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with metastatic neoplasm, acute respiratory distress syndrome and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, metastases to lung, multi-organ failure, pleural effusion. Docetaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHYLPREDNISOLONE. Patient died on 10/25/2003.


Docetaxel Side Effects Report #4736624-1
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Feb 10, 2005. Male patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with metastatic neoplasm, acute respiratory distress syndrome, antiemetic supportive care, pyrexia and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, malignant neoplasm progression, metastases to lung, multi-organ failure, pleural effusion. Docetaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHYLPREDNISOLONE, KYTRIL, DECADRON, FLUMARIN, ZOFRAN, DALACIN. Patient died on 10/25/2003.

Docetaxel Side Effects Report #4752196-X
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Feb 10, 2005. Male patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with metastatic neoplasm, acute respiratory distress syndrome, nausea , pyrexia and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, condition aggravated, metastases to lung, multi-organ failure, pleural effusion. Docetaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHYLPREDNISOLONE, KYTRIL, DECADRON, FLUMARIN, ZOFRAN, DALACIN. Patient died on 10/25/2003.

Docetaxel Side Effects Report #4744441-1
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 11, 2005. Female patient, 72 years of age, weighting 134.5 lb, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: collapse of lung, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, nausea , pleural effusion. Docetaxel dosage: 49 MG IV. During the same period patient was treated with GLEEVEC, LIPITOR, SYNTHROID, HUMALOG, LANTUS, METOPROLOL, ASPIRIN, TYLENOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Docetaxel Side Effects Report #4994956-6
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 28, 2006. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 109.0 lb, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant, depression , pain , nausea , chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arteriosclerosis, carotid artery disease , confusional state, disorientation, irritability, mental status changes, pituitary tumour, pleural effusion. Docetaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GEMCITABINE, MEGACE, LORTAB, COMPAZINE, COMBIVENT, LEVAQUIN, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Docetaxel Side Effects Report #4620250-9
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 21, 2005. Female patient, weighting 189.0 lb, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleural effusion. Docetaxel dosage: 75 MG IV X 1. During the same period patient was treated with CAPECITABINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Docetaxel Side Effects Report #6000740-7
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 08, 2008. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 103.6 lb, was diagnosed with head and neck cancer  and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory failure, fall , haemoglobin decreased, hypotension, malnutrition, metastasis, opportunistic infection, pleural effusion, pneumonia aspiration. Docetaxel dosage: DOSE: 45 (68 MG). During the same period patient was treated with OXALIPLATIN, ALBUTEROL SULPHATE AND IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, ALPRAZOLAM, CIPROFLOXACIN, DOCUSATE W, NEUPOGEN, LORAZEPAM, FLUCONAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/20/2008.

Docetaxel Side Effects Report #5067748-X
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Physician from SOUTH AFRICA on July 05, 2006. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 194.0 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer stage iv and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: collapse of lung, condition aggravated, dyspnoea, pleural effusion, respiratory failure. Docetaxel dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Docetaxel Side Effects Report #5076901-0
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Physician from SOUTH AFRICA on July 05, 2006. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 194.0 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer stage iv and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: collapse of lung, dyspnoea, pleural effusion, procedural complication, respiratory failure. Docetaxel dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/06/2006.

Docetaxel Side Effects Report #5173208-8
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Physician from SOUTH AFRICA on July 05, 2006. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 194.0 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer stage iv and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: breast cancer , dyspnoea, pleural effusion, respiratory failure. Docetaxel dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/06/2006.

Docetaxel Side Effects Report #5202070-X
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from CANADA on Jan 02, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, weighting 174.8 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain , capillary leak syndrome, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, malignant neoplasm progression, pleural effusion, pneumonitis, respiratory failure. Docetaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SERAX, SYNTHROID, DILAUDID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/01/2006.


Docetaxel Side Effects Report #5120337-0
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from CANADA on Sept 27, 2006. Female patient, 40 years of age, weighting 174.8 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain , capillary leak syndrome, dyspnoea, pleural effusion. Docetaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SERAX, SYNTHROID, DILAUDID, MAGIC MOUTHWASH, MOTRIN, LOPERAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Docetaxel Side Effects Report #5860090-6
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from BELGIUM on Aug 21, 2008. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleural effusion, pneumoperitoneum. Docetaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EMCORETIC, EUTHYROX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Docetaxel Side Effects Report #4685932-1
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 06, 2005. Female patient, weighting 616.0 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, dyspnoea, hypoxia, pleural effusion. Docetaxel dosage: 169.5 MG IV OVER ONE HOUR IN 250 CC NS. Patient died on 03/06/2005.

Docetaxel Side Effects Report #5290584-6
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2007. Male patient, 56 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, pleural effusion, pneumothorax. Docetaxel dosage: DOSE: 216 MG AS TOTAL DOSE ADMINISTERED THIS COURSE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Docetaxel Side Effects Report #5378473-X
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 26, 2007. Male patient, 56 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, pleural effusion, pneumothorax. Docetaxel dosage: DOSE: 216 MG AS TOTAL DOSE ADMINISTERED THIS COURSE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Docetaxel Side Effects Report #4611476-9
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Mar 15, 2005. Female patient, 51 years of age, was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: obstructive airways disorder, pleural effusion. Docetaxel dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Docetaxel Side Effects Report #5289670-6
Docetaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from CANADA on Mar 30, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, weighting 174.8 lb, was treated with Docetaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: capillary leak syndrome, diarrhoea, disease progression, dyspnoea, pleural effusion, pneumonitis, respiratory failure. Docetaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SERAX, SYNTHROID, DILAUDID, MAGIC MOUTHWASH. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/01/2006.