Elspar and deep vein thrombosis Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Elspar Side Effects Report #4554146-8
Elspar side effect was reported by a Physician from on Jan 05, 2005. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Elspar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deep vein thrombosis , pulmonary embolism . Elspar dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VINCRISTINE SULPHATE, DAUNORUBICIN, PREDNISONE. Patient died.

Elspar Side Effects Report #4585720-0
Elspar side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 25, 2005. Male patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Elspar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: antithrombin iii decreased, deep vein thrombosis , pulmonary embolism , pulmonary microemboli, shock. Elspar dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ADRIAMYCIN PFS, DEXAMETHASONE, VINCRISTINE SULPHATE. Patient died.

Elspar Side Effects Report #4966314-1
Elspar side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2006. Male patient, 20 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Elspar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aortic embolus, deep vein thrombosis , embolism, intracardiac thrombus, pulmonary embolism , splenic infarction. Elspar dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DAUNORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE SULPHATE, PREDNISONE. Patient recovered.

Elspar Side Effects Report #4554000-1
Elspar side effect was reported by a Physician from on Jan 05, 2005. Female patient, 15 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Elspar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deep vein thrombosis . Elspar dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VINCRISTINE SULPHATE, DAUNORUBICIN, PREDNISONE. Patient recovered.


Elspar Side Effects Report #5603879-0
Elspar side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 25, 2008. Female patient, weighting 160.9 lb, was treated with Elspar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood culture positive, deep vein thrombosis , hypocalcaemia, jugular vein thrombosis, mouth ulceration, mucosal inflammation, neutrophil count abnormal, pharyngeal ulceration, platelet count abnormal. Elspar dosage: 36000 MILLION IU. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Elspar Side Effects Report #5605459-X
Elspar side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 24, 2008. Female patient, weighting 160.9 lb, was treated with Elspar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood culture positive, deep vein thrombosis , haemorrhage, infection , jugular vein thrombosis, mouth ulceration, mucosal inflammation, neutrophil count decreased, oral intake reduced. Elspar dosage: 36000 MILLION IU. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Elspar Side Effects Report #5608741-5
Elspar side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 29, 2008. Female patient, weighting 160.9 lb, was treated with Elspar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood culture positive, blood potassium abnormal, deep vein thrombosis , haemoglobin abnormal, hypocalcaemia, infection , jugular vein thrombosis, lymphopenia, mouth ulceration. Elspar dosage: 36000 MILLION IU. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.