Gefitinib and nausea Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4579904-5
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 07, 2005. Male patient, 83 years of age, weighting 134.9 lb, was diagnosed with metastatic neoplasm and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, nausea , upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG PO. During the same period patient was treated with MORPHINE, MORPHINE SULPHATE, LORAZEPAM, PROMETHAZINE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, VICODIN. Patient died on 01/13/2005.

Gefitinib Side Effects Report #5063839-8
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 26, 2006. Female patient, weighting 213.8 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: nausea , oral intake reduced, vertigo. Gefitinib dosage: 750 MG PO, QD. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE, DILANTIN, LIPITOR, LOVENOX, DECADRON, ZANTAC, BACTRIM DS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4614834-1
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 18, 2005. Male patient, weighting 172.4 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, nausea , neoplasm progression. Gefitinib dosage: 1000MG PO DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE, PROZAC, PREVACID, DILANTIN, DECADRON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4826726-3
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 10, 2005. Female patient, weighting 213.8 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, dehydration, diarrhoea, escherichia infection, nausea , oral intake reduced. Gefitinib dosage: 750 MG PO QD. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE, AVALIDE, DECADRON, KEPPRA, PEPCID, LOVONOX, MAGIC MOUTHWASH, PHENERGAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4891007-9
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 24, 2006. Female patient, weighting 213.8 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure abnormal, dehydration, nausea , oral intake reduced. Gefitinib dosage: 750 MG, PO, QD. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE, LOVENOX, SULFAMETH, PHENYTOIN EX, NYSTATIN, ZANTAC, LIPITOR, CALCIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.