Fluorouracil and hypokalaemia Patient Reports February 11, 2012



Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #4705529-4
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 07, 2005. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma and was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bowen's disease, bronchopneumonia, cachexia, catheter related infection, chest pain What is  chest pain, dyspnoea, febrile neutropenia, hypokalaemia, malignant neoplasm progression. Fluorouracil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, LOSEC, EPREX, DURAGESIC. Patient died on 04/12/2001.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #4646219-6
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 22, 2005. Male patient, weighting 191.6 lb, was diagnosed with rectal cancer and was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain What is  back pain, dehydration, diarrhoea, hypokalaemia, neuropathy peripheral, weight decreased. Fluorouracil dosage: 1050 MG. During the same period patient was treated with XELODA, CAMPTOSAR, LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #4688667-4
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 10, 2005. Male patient, weighting 223.1 lb, was diagnosed with pancreatic carcinoma and was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, hypokalaemia, hypomagnesaemia, neutrophil count decreased. Fluorouracil dosage: VIA AMBULATORY PUMP INTO A CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER AT 175 MG/M2/DAY FOR 38 CONSECUTIVE DAYS (DAY 1-3. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, INTERFERON, RADIATION. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #5010691-2
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 16, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, weighting 127.0 lb, was diagnosed with gastric cancer stage iv and was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bacterial infection What is  bacterial infection, catheter related infection, hypokalaemia, hypovolaemia, malnutrition, mucosal inflammation, nausea What is  nausea, oral candidiasis, oral intake reduced. Fluorouracil dosage: (1000 MG/M2, ONCE DAILY X 6 DAYS), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, ATIVAN, COMPAZINE, OXYCODONE, HYCODAN, NEULASTA, ALOXI. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #5200023-9
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 20, 2006. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic and was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, asthenia, colitis, dehydration, diarrhoea, dizziness What is  dizziness, fatigue, hypokalaemia, hypomagnesaemia. Fluorouracil dosage: 3600 MG FORTNIGHTLY IV. During the same period patient was treated with FOLINIC ACID, OXALIPLATIN, BEVACIZUMAB, HYDROXYZINE, SUCRALFATE, SERTRALINE, LEVOTHYROXINE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #5201373-2
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 19, 2006. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic and was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: clostridium difficile colitis, dehydration, hypokalaemia, hypomagnesaemia, metastases to liver, orthostatic hypertension, orthostatic hypotension, pneumatosis intestinalis. Fluorouracil dosage: 3600 MILLIGRAM 1/14 DAY,INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with FOLINIC ACID, OXALIPLATIN, BEVACIZUMAB, HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE, SUCRALFATE, SERTRALINE, LEVOTHYROXINE, METOPROLOL TARTRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #5209169-2
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 28, 2006. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic and was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, colitis, dehydration, fatigue, hypokalaemia, hypomagnesaemia, metastases to liver, orthostatic hypotension, pneumatosis intestinalis. Fluorouracil dosage: 3600 MG FORTNIGHTLY IV. During the same period patient was treated with FOLINIC ACID, OXALIPLATIN, BEVACIZUMAB, HYDROXYZINE, SUCRALFATE, SERTRALINE, LEVOTHYROXINE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #6012492-5
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 10, 2008. Female patient, weighting 117.1 lb, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic and was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypokalaemia. Fluorouracil dosage: 150 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with IRINOTECAN, OXALIPLATIN, AVASTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #6019842-4
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 18, 2008. Female patient, weighting 117.1 lb, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic and was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypokalaemia. Fluorouracil dosage: 250 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with IRINOTECAN, OXALIPLATIN, AVASTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #6045604-8
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 14, 2009. Female patient, weighting 117.1 lb, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic and was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypokalaemia. Fluorouracil dosage: 250 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with IRINOTECAN, OXALIPLATIN, AVASTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #6100278-2
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 23, 2009. Female patient, weighting 117.1 lb, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic and was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypokalaemia. Fluorouracil dosage: 132 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with IRINOTECAN, OXALIPLATIN, AVASTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #4791806-8
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Sept 30, 2005. Female patient, weighting 94.80 lb, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic and was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, asthenia, condition aggravated, diarrhoea haemorrhagic, hypokalaemia, infusion related reaction, laryngospasm, mucosal inflammation. Fluorouracil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ELOXATIN, CALCIUM FOLINATE, PRIMPERAN, ONDANSETRON, CORTANCYL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #5780562-2
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Physician from ITALY on June 13, 2008. Female patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer What is  colorectal cancer and was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coma, diplopia, dysarthria, hypocalcaemia, hypokalaemia, lethargy, loss of consciousness, muscular weakness, paraesthesia. Fluorouracil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXALIPLATIN, FOLIC ACID. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #4705526-9
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Oct 04, 2004. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 166.2 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer What is  breast cancer and was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypokalaemia, neutropenia. Fluorouracil dosage: 885 MG/DAY IV. During the same period patient was treated with EPIRUBICIN, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #4705587-7
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Aug 27, 2004. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 170.9 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer What is  breast cancer and was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypokalaemia, neutropenia. Fluorouracil dosage: 885 MG/DAY IV. During the same period patient was treated with C SOLUTION INFUSION, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #4705588-9
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Aug 27, 2004. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 170.9 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer What is  breast cancer and was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypokalaemia, neutropenia. Fluorouracil dosage: 885 MG/DAY IV. During the same period patient was treated with C SOLUTION INFUSION, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #4758694-7
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 30, 2005. Female patient, weighting 135.4 lb, was diagnosed with anal cancer What is  anal cancer and was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, hypokalaemia, hyponatraemia, lethargy, nausea What is  nausea. Fluorouracil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #5211928-7
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 16, 2007. Male patient, weighting 183.0 lb, was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, hypokalaemia. Fluorouracil dosage: 19900 MG. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, CAMPTOSAR, LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #5299199-7
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2007. Female patient, weighting 125.4 lb, was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, diarrhoea, hypokalaemia, urinary tract infection What is  urinary tract infection. Fluorouracil dosage: 5334 MG. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM, ELOXATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #5316714-5
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 01, 2007. Female patient, weighting 125.4 lb, was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, confusional state, depression What is  depression, diarrhoea, hypokalaemia, hypothyroidism, urinary tract infection What is  urinary tract infection. Fluorouracil dosage: 5334 MG. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM, ELOXATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #5320276-6
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 03, 2007. Male patient, weighting 149.9 lb, was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypokalaemia, nausea What is  nausea. Fluorouracil dosage: 12460 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #5128964-1
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 16, 2006. Female patient, weighting 129.2 lb, was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, fatigue, hypokalaemia, mucosal inflammation, performance status decreased. Fluorouracil dosage: 2310 MG. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #5469726-5
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 26, 2007. Female patient, weighting 171.1 lb, was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, dysuria, hypokalaemia, hypomagnesaemia, muscle spasms, nausea What is  nausea, urinary tract infection What is  urinary tract infection. Fluorouracil dosage: 7360 MG. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, ERBITUX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #5474490-X
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 28, 2007. Male patient, weighting 179.5 lb, was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, hypokalaemia, hypotension. Fluorouracil dosage: 4884 MG. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM, ELOXATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #5485552-5
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 11, 2007. Male patient, weighting 179.5 lb, was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, hypokalaemia, hypotension. Fluorouracil dosage: 4884 MG. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM, ELOXATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #5656924-0
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 07, 2008. Female patient, weighting 130.1 lb, was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: clostridial infection, diarrhoea, febrile neutropenia, hypokalaemia. Fluorouracil dosage: 3550 MG. During the same period patient was treated with LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #5749702-5
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 21, 2008. Female patient, weighting 209.4 lb, was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, dehydration, diarrhoea, hypokalaemia, nausea What is  nausea, skin irritation. Fluorouracil dosage: 8600 MG. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, ERBITUX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #5813436-9
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 16, 2008. Male patient, weighting 122.8 lb, was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, asthenia, diarrhoea, fatigue, hypoalbuminaemia, hypokalaemia, hypomagnesaemia, neutropenia. Fluorouracil dosage: 4659 MG. During the same period patient was treated with ERBITUX, LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM, ELOXATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #5825663-5
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Physician from BELGIUM on July 24, 2008. Male patient, weighting 168.0 lb, was diagnosed with dehydration and was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, acute prerenal failure, anorexia, dehydration, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, febrile neutropenia, hypokalaemia, liver function test abnormal. Fluorouracil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FOLINIC ACID, IRINOTECAN, MOVICOL, PANTOPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #5841138-1
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 11, 2008. Female patient, weighting 142.2 lb, was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood sodium increased, decreased appetite, dehydration, diarrhoea, hypertension, hypokalaemia, hypothyroidism, metabolic acidosis, nausea What is  nausea. Fluorouracil dosage: 3655 MG. During the same period patient was treated with LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #5931300-1
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 24, 2008. Female patient, weighting 141.1 lb, was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: candidiasis, cystitis radiation, dehydration, diarrhoea haemorrhagic, dysuria, fungal infection What is  fungal infection, gastroenteritis radiation, hypokalaemia, hyponatraemia. Fluorouracil dosage: 5460 MG. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, ERBITUX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #5932813-9
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 27, 2008. Female patient, weighting 141.1 lb, was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, candidiasis, cystitis radiation, dehydration, diarrhoea haemorrhagic, fungal infection What is  fungal infection, gastroenteritis radiation, hypokalaemia, hyponatraemia. Fluorouracil dosage: 5460 MG. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, ERBITUX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #5932826-7
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 27, 2008. Female patient, weighting 110.0 lb, was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypokalaemia. Fluorouracil dosage: 14868 MG. During the same period patient was treated with ERBITUX, CAMPTOSAR, LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM SULPHATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #6038195-9
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 14, 2009. Female patient, weighting 130.1 lb, was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, asthenia, blood albumin decreased, dysphagia, fatigue, hypokalaemia, hyponatraemia, hypophagia, leukocytosis. Fluorouracil dosage: 6100 MG. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #6058420-8
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 27, 2009. Female patient, weighting 130.1 lb, was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, blood albumin decreased, blood creatinine increased, dysphagia, fatigue, hypokalaemia, hyponatraemia, hypophagia, leukocytosis. Fluorouracil dosage: 6100MG. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fluorouracil Side Effects Report #4626731-6
Fluorouracil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 01, 2005. Female patient, weighting 134.3 lb, was treated with Fluorouracil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, hypocalcaemia, hypokalaemia, laboratory test abnormal, neutrophil count abnormal, white blood cell count abnormal. Fluorouracil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN. Patient recovered.
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