Gefitinib and pulmonary embolism Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4902344-3
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 02, 2006. Male patient, weighting 160.9 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pulmonary embolism . Gefitinib dosage: 250MG PO QD. During the same period patient was treated with AMBIEN, CLINDAMYCIN, OXYCODONE. Patient recovered.

Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4625603-0
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 31, 2005. Male patient, weighting 222.2 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain , bronchopulmonary disease, crepitations, haemoptysis, lung abscess, lung infiltration, pulmonary embolism , pyrexia. Gefitinib dosage: 1000 MG PO QD. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE, PRILOSEC, CARBATROL, EFFEXOR, MINOCYLCIN, DECADRON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4967379-3
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 07, 2006. Male patient, weighting 160.9 lb, was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pulmonary embolism . Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG PO QD. During the same period patient was treated with AMBIEN, CLINDAMYCIN, OXYCODONE. Patient recovered.