Gefitinib and convulsion Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4760150-7
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 31, 2005. Male patient, 49 years of age, weighting 160.9 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain oedema, brain scan abnormal, convulsion, hemiparesis. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG PO WEEKLY. During the same period patient was treated with RAD, KEPPRA, ADVIL, TETRACYCLINE, COLACE, BENADRYL, CALCITRIOL, CELEBREX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4665452-0
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 18, 2005. Female patient, 22 years of age, weighting 185.2 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ammonia increased, confusional state, convulsion, decreased appetite, dysphagia, mental status changes. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with RAD, DEPAKOTE, DAPSONE, PROTONIX, DECADRON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4578403-4
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 03, 2005. Female patient, weighting 170.9 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, convulsion, diarrhoea, electroencephalogram abnormal, hypokalaemia, thrombocytopenia, urinary tract infection , vomiting. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG PO, QD. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE, DEPAKOTE, DECADRON, ALBUTEROL PRN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4780940-4
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 27, 2005. Male patient, weighting 148.6 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, fall , hemiparesis, hypokalaemia, laboratory test abnormal, lethargy, speech disorder. Gefitinib dosage: 1500 MG PO, QD. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE, AVALIDE, DECADRON, KEPPRA, PEPCID, LOVENOX, MAGIC MOUTHWASH, PHENERGAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4909126-7
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 10, 2006. Male patient, weighting 148.6 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, complex partial seizures, convulsion, diarrhoea, dyskinesia, epistaxis, fall , haemoptysis. Gefitinib dosage: 1500 MG, PO, QD. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE, AVALIDE, DECADRON SRC, KEPPRA, PEPCID, LOVENOX, MAGIC MOUTHWASH, PHENERGAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4915143-3
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 15, 2006. Male patient, weighting 148.6 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, cerebrovascular accident, complex partial seizures, convulsion, diarrhoea, dyskinesia, epistaxis, fall . Gefitinib dosage: 1500 MG PO , QD. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE, AVALIDE, DECADRON SRC, KEPPRA, PEPCID, LOVENOX, MAGIC MOUTHWASH, PHENERGAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4778057-8
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 23, 2005. Female patient, 42 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, disease progression. Gefitinib dosage: 250MG. During the same period patient was treated with LOVENOX, ALEVE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.