Gleevec and dyspnoea Patient Reports February 11, 2012



Gleevec Side Effects Report #5268192-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 14, 2007. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 222.7 lb, was diagnosed with waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, cardiomegaly, dyspnoea, platelet count decreased, pneumonia What is  pneumonia, pulmonary vascular disorder, pyrexia, supraventricular extrasystoles, ventricular hypertrophy. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5399892-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 25, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 149.7 lb, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer What is  thyroid cancer and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, malignant neoplasm progression, metastatic neoplasm, optic neuropathy, rectal haemorrhage, vision blurred. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with VICODIN, ADVIL LIQUI, ATIVAN, ACCUPRIL, PRILOSEC, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/17/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5430327-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 24, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 149.7 lb, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer What is  thyroid cancer and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, malignant neoplasm progression, metastatic neoplasm, optic neuropathy, rectal haemorrhage, vision blurred. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with VICODIN, ADVIL LIQUI, ATIVAN, ACCUPRIL, PRILOSEC, BISOPROLOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/16/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4950586-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 21, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 159.0 lb, was diagnosed with thymoma and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, dyspnoea, inflammation, lung disorder, lung neoplasm. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG QD 21/21D. During the same period patient was treated with XELODA, PROTONIX, BUDEPRION, EFFEXOR, ALPRAZOLAM, COMPAZINE, SINGULAIR, ADVAIR DISKUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4748451-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 18, 2005. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with thymic cancer metastatic and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, pericardial effusion, pleural effusion. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG,QD,ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLOFT, ATIVAN, MOTRIN. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4780968-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 26, 2005. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 144.8 lb, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, pleural effusion. Gleevec dosage: 300MG QD 21/21 DAYS. During the same period patient was treated with XELODA, HYOSCYAMINE, TUSSIN DM, ROXICODONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5114923-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with sarcoma uterus, cancer pain, nausea What is  nausea, insomnia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain What is  chest pain, dehydration, dizziness What is  dizziness, dyspnoea, muscle twitching, muscular weakness, nausea What is  nausea, pleural effusion. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with OXYCONTIN, PERCOCET, COMPAZINE, AMITRIPTYLINE, LORAZEPAM, ALPHAGAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6038060-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 12, 2009. Male patient, 76 years of age, weighting 204.4 lb, was diagnosed with sarcoma metastatic and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, pyrexia. Gleevec dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAXOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6045753-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Jan 21, 2009. Male patient, weighting 152.1 lb, was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension What is  pulmonary hypertension, dyspepsia, oedema and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arrhythmia What is  arrhythmia, blood potassium decreased, cough, dyspnoea, increased bronchial secretion, oedema peripheral, right ventricular failure, tracheitis, weight increased. Gleevec dosage: 200MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, KALIUM, REKAWAN, TOREM. Patient died on 01/21/2008.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5965048-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from SWITZERLAND on Nov 14, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, anorexia, arthralgia, bone pain, cough, depressed mood, dyspnoea, epistaxis, fatigue. Gleevec dosage: 200 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with REMODULIN, TRACLEER, MARCUMAR, VIAGRA. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5584087-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 04, 2008. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 275.6 lb, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma metastatic and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, balance disorder, decreased appetite, dyspnoea, metastases to central nervous system, nausea What is  nausea, tremor. Gleevec dosage: 300MG BID D 1-4 WKLY. During the same period patient was treated with PACLITAXEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5625521-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 11, 2008. Male patient, weighting 185.2 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer recurrent and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, gait disturbance, pleural effusion. Gleevec dosage: 400MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with DOCETAXEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5672035-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 17, 2008. Male patient, weighting 161.2 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer recurrent and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation What is  atrial fibrillation, dyspnoea, pleural effusion, pneumothorax. Gleevec dosage: 4000MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with DOCETAXEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5672039-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 17, 2008. Male patient, weighting 185.2 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer recurrent and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, gait disturbance, pleural effusion. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with DOCETAXEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5572903-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 19, 2007. Male patient, 77 years of age, weighting 207.5 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute coronary syndrome, acute myocardial infarction, brain natriuretic peptide increased, cardiac enzymes increased, cardiac failure congestive, diastolic dysfunction, dyspnoea, ejection fraction decreased, mitral valve incompetence. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5562814-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 11, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 108.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aspiration pleural cavity, cellulitis What is  cellulitis, clostridial infection, delirium, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, erythema, haematuria. Gleevec dosage: 400MG. During the same period patient was treated with GEMCITABINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/10/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5564358-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 12, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 108.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aspiration pleural cavity, cellulitis What is  cellulitis, clostridial infection, delirium, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, erythema, haematuria, haemoglobin decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400MG. During the same period patient was treated with GEMCITABINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/10/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5141936-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 07, 2006. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 172.1 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood bilirubin increased, blood creatinine increased, dyspnoea, hyponatraemia, influenza like illness, oedema peripheral, sensation of heaviness, weight increased. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with LASIX, ACETYLCYSTEINE, TAXOTERE, ALBUTEROL, CITALOPRAM HYDROCHLORIDE, DEXAMETHASONE, ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE, DOCETAXEL. Patient died on 06/28/2006.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4748447-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 01, 2005. Female patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with metastatic neoplasm and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, aspiration pleural cavity, dyspnoea, heart rate increased, pleural effusion. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DILTIAZEM, LIPITOR, DIOVAN, HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5046692-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 05, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 112.0 lb, was diagnosed with metastasis, sarcoma and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, febrile neutropenia, jugular vein thrombosis, pleural effusion. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG PO BID. During the same period patient was treated with TAXOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6010796-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 09, 2008. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, fatigue, haematochezia, hepatic neoplasm malignant, memory impairment, vomiting. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6024444-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 23, 2008. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, fatigue, haematochezia, hepatic neoplasm malignant, memory impairment, vomiting. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5524740-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Nov 14, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with leukaemia, pain What is  pain, gastritis, muscle spasms, diabetes mellitus and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, fatigue, pain in extremity, pulse abnormal, urinary tract infection What is  urinary tract infection, white blood cell count increased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with ZYLORIC, LOSARTAN, LANZOPRAZOL, MOTILIUM, CLORETO DE POTASSIO, GILBENCLAMIDA, GILFAGE. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6120996-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 05, 2009. Male patient was diagnosed with leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dyspnoea, pericardial effusion, tremor. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIBIOTICS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5080427-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 14, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 112.0 lb, was diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma metastatic and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, dyspnoea, febrile neutropenia, occult blood positive, pneumonia What is  pneumonia, pulmonary embolism What is  pulmonary embolism, urine analysis abnormal. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG PO BID. During the same period patient was treated with TAXOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5924035-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 14, 2008. Male patient, weighting 160.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypereosinophilic syndrome, osteopenia, coronary artery disease What is  coronary artery disease, cardiac failure congestive and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure, cardiac failure congestive, dyspnoea, periorbital oedema, respiratory disorder. Gleevec dosage: 100 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, ALENDRONATE, ASPIRIN, LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5597090-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 14, 2008. Male patient, 84 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, blood creatinine increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, blood urea increased, bronchopneumonia, dyspnoea, hyperkalaemia, hyperuricaemia, malaise. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, GLICLAZIDE, DOXAZOSIN, CLOPIDOGREL, SPIRONOLACTONE, ATENOLOL, LANSOPRAZOLE, METFORMIN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 11/23/2004.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4553998-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Dec 13, 2004. Male patient, 84 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, bronchopneumonia, coronary artery atherosclerosis, dyspnoea, gastritis erosive, haemorrhage, hyperkalaemia. Gleevec dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, GLICLAZIDE, DOXAZOSIN, CLOPIDOGREL, SPIRONOLACTONE, ATENOLOL, LANSOPRAZOLE, METFORMIN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 11/23/2004.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4620357-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Dec 13, 2004. Male patient, 84 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, bronchopneumonia, coronary artery atherosclerosis, dyspnoea, gastric ulcer haemorrhage, gastritis erosive. Gleevec dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, GLICLAZIDE, DOXAZOSIN, CLOPIDOGREL, SPIRONOLACTONE, ATENOLOL, LANSOPRAZOLE, METFORMIN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 11/23/2004.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5351995-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 31, 2007. Male patient, 83 years of age, weighting 178.6 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, electrolyte imbalance, failure to thrive, fluid retention, hyponatraemia, oedema peripheral, scrotal oedema. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, ATENOLOL, CIPROFLOXACIN, FERROUS SULPHATE, GLYBURIDE, ALDACTONE, FLOMAX, VITAMIN CAP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5030172-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Nov 01, 2002. Male patient, 83 years of age, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: beta-n-acetyl-d-glucosaminidase increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, c-reactive protein increased, cell marker increased, cough, dyspnoea, dyspnoea exertional, haematuria, hypersensitivity. Gleevec dosage: 100 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with LAXOBERON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5389369-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 12, 2007. Female patient, 82 years of age, weighting 148.0 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, atrial fibrillation What is  atrial fibrillation, insomnia, cardiac disorder, gastrointestinal disorder and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, atrial fibrillation What is  atrial fibrillation, blood pressure systolic decreased, computerised tomogram abnormal, dyspnoea, electrocardiogram abnormal, gastrointestinal necrosis, heart rate increased, heart rate irregular. Gleevec dosage: 200 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN, AMBIEN, BENICAR, CARDIAZEM, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, PROTONIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/22/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5391129-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 16, 2007. Female patient, 82 years of age, weighting 148.0 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, atrial fibrillation What is  atrial fibrillation, insomnia, cardiac disorder, gastrointestinal disorder and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, atrial fibrillation What is  atrial fibrillation, blood pressure systolic decreased, computerised tomogram abnormal, dyspnoea, electrocardiogram abnormal, gastrointestinal necrosis, heart rate increased, heart rate irregular. Gleevec dosage: 200 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN, AMBIEN, BENICAR, CARDIAZEM, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, PROTONIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/22/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5370655-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 28, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure congestive, chest pain What is  chest pain, dyspnoea, oedema peripheral. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4650153-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 14, 2005. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, anorexia, c-reactive protein increased, dry mouth, dysgeusia, dyspnoea, hiccups, myelodysplastic syndrome, nausea What is  nausea. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ADALAT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 04/01/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4658767-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 14, 2005. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, anorexia, biopsy bone marrow abnormal, c-reactive protein increased, dry mouth, dysgeusia, dyspnoea, hiccups, multi-organ failure. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ADALAT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 04/01/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4669575-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 14, 2005. Male patient, 77 years of age, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, anorexia, biopsy bone marrow abnormal, bone marrow disorder, c-reactive protein increased, dry mouth, dysgeusia, dyspnoea, exanthem. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ADALAT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 04/15/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4945494-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 15, 2005. Male patient, 77 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, fluid retention, hypoalbuminaemia, nausea What is  nausea, pleural effusion. Gleevec dosage: 200 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with GASTER, LENDORMIN, LASIX, INTRALIPID, HICALIQ, VITAMIN ADDITIVE, MINERALIN. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5021008-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 15, 2005. Male patient, 77 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, fluid retention, hypoalbuminaemia, nausea What is  nausea, pleural effusion. Gleevec dosage: 200 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with GASTER, LENDORMIN, LASIX, INTRALIPID, HICALIQ, VITAMIN ADDITIVE, MINERALIN. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5382564-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 05, 2007. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, gastritis prophylaxis and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, blood beta-d-glucan increased, cough, dyspnoea, interstitial lung disease, malaise, oxygen saturation decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with GASTER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/02/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5411749-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 08, 2007. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, gastritis prophylaxis and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, blood beta-d-glucan increased, cough, dyspnoea, interstitial lung disease, malaise, oxygen saturation decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with FAMOTIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/02/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5370693-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 17, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, cardiac failure, cardiomegaly, dyspnoea, ejection fraction decreased. Gleevec dosage: 100 MG, Q72H, ORAL; 400 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with COREG, LASIX, GLIPIZIDE, AVANDIA. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4960403-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Mar 21, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, hypercapnia, hypoxia, laryngeal discomfort, respiratory failure. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5006559-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Mar 21, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, hypercapnia, hypoxia, laryngeal discomfort, life support, respiratory failure. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4819408-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on June 09, 2003. Female patient, 74 years of age, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: c-reactive protein increased, dyspnoea, interstitial lung disease, nausea What is  nausea, pruritus, pyrexia, tumour necrosis, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 200 MG, BID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5909907-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 30, 2008. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 101.4 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: conjunctival hyperaemia, corneal erosion, dyspnoea, erythema, erythema multiforme, face oedema, purpura, pyrexia. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5949428-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Oct 31, 2008. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 101.4 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: conjunctival hyperaemia, corneal erosion, dyspnoea, erythema, erythema multiforme, face oedema, purpura, pyrexia. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5556900-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Dec 10, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cough, dyspnoea, interstitial lung disease, malignant neoplasm progression, pneumonitis, productive cough, x-ray abnormal. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5195701-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 22, 2006. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 533.5 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, blood pressure decreased, burning sensation, disease recurrence, dyspnoea, gastric haemorrhage, gastrointestinal stromal tumour, haemoglobin decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX, VERPAMIL, ISORDIL, ALDACTONE, ASPIRIN, ENTERIC ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5144199-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 19, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure congestive, dehydration, dyspnoea, hepatic enzyme increased, hepatic failure, intubation, prothrombin time prolonged, renal failure acute, respiratory failure. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5034900-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 24, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aspiration pleural cavity, cough, dyspnoea, joint swelling, pleural effusion. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QOD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, PLE VITAMINS, AMBIEN. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5405637-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on July 30, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure congestive, cardiomegaly, dyspnoea, fluid retention, fusobacterium infection, inflammation, lung abscess, pleural effusion, purulent discharge. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with LANSOPRAZOLE, FERROMIA, NAUZELIN, PELTAZON, PREDNISOLONE, CEFAMEZIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4571887-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on Dec 09, 2004. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, anaemia, aphagia, depressed level of consciousness, disseminated intravascular coagulation, dyspnoea, haemorrhagic ascites, hypotension. Gleevec dosage: 100 MG, QW. During the same period patient was treated with BLOOD COAGULATION FACTORS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4664914-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on Dec 09, 2004. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, anaemia, depressed level of consciousness, disseminated intravascular coagulation, dyspnoea, haemorrhagic ascites, hypotension, nausea What is  nausea. Gleevec dosage: 100 MG, QW. During the same period patient was treated with BLOOD COAGULATION FACTORS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4673305-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on Dec 09, 2004. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, anaemia, depressed level of consciousness, disseminated intravascular coagulation, dyspnoea, haemorrhagic ascites, hypotension. Gleevec dosage: 100 MG, QW. During the same period patient was treated with BLOOD COAGULATION FACTORS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5412422-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Aug 09, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, cough, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, eyelid oedema, hypersensitivity, interstitial lung disease, lung neoplasm malignant, metastases to central nervous system. Gleevec dosage: 100 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with BERIZYM, LAC B, URSO, ZYLORIC. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 05/04/2004.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5030173-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Nov 29, 2002. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, cough, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, eyelid oedema, hypersensitivity, interstitial lung disease, lung neoplasm malignant. Gleevec dosage: 100 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with BERIZYM, LAC B, ZYLORIC. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 05/04/2004.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5121552-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 22, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, metastases to bone, hypertension, portal shunt and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute pulmonary oedema, aortic valve incompetence, cardiomyopathy What is  cardiomyopathy, chest pain What is  chest pain, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, ejection fraction decreased, electrocardiogram st-t change, mitral valve incompetence. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ZOMETA, LIPITOR, TOPROL, PREVACID, COUMADIN, TRAZODONE, METOPROLOL TARTRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4674770-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on May 17, 2005. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood pressure increased, dyspnoea, nephrotic syndrome, weight increased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4745196-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 17, 2005. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, hypertension and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood pressure increased, dehydration, dyspnoea, nephrotic syndrome, weight increased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with TOPROL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5008536-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 14, 2005. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, arthritis What is  arthritis and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthritis What is  arthritis, asthma What is  asthma, cardiac failure congestive, cardiomegaly, dilatation ventricular, dyspnoea, ejection fraction decreased, oedema, pericardial effusion. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with CELEBREX, GLUCOSAMINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5232793-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 01, 2007. Male patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: angiocentric lymphoma, chest x-ray abnormal, dyspnoea, epstein-barr virus infection, lymphopenia, pleural effusion, pleuritic pain, productive cough, pyrexia. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5867337-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 22, 2008. Female patient, 25 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain What is  back pain, caesarean section, cardiac output increased, dyspnoea, female sterilisation, gastrointestinal disorder, gastrointestinal stromal tumour, heart rate increased. Gleevec dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXYTOCIN, VITAMIN, PROMETHAZINE, MIDAZOLAM, BUPIVACAINE, FENTANYL, MORPHINE. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5772265-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ISRAEL on June 02, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: burning sensation, dyspnoea, hypotension, muscle spasms, nervousness, pallor, sensation of pressure, syncope. Gleevec dosage: 200 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5845693-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 05, 2008. Female patient, weighting 121.3 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, hypertension, diarrhoea and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atelectasis, cardiac failure, cardiomegaly, chest discomfort, computerised tomogram abnormal, dyspnoea, hyperkalaemia, palpitations, pleural effusion. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL, LOPERAMIDE, ALDACTONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6130121-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 16, 2009. Female patient, weighting 169.1 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, obstructive airways disorder, pharyngeal oedema, swelling face. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, PRICOSE. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6078678-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Feb 04, 2009. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, dyspnoea, gastritis, nausea What is  nausea, oedema peripheral, surgery What is  surgery, transaminases increased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG DAILY. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5274169-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 12, 2007. Male patient, 87 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bronchiolitis, dyspnoea, pyrexia. Gleevec dosage: 200 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with FAMOTIDINE, MUCOSTA, ASPIRIN, LASIX, CLEANAL, URALYT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5333206-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on May 15, 2007. Male patient, 87 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bronchiolitis, dyspnoea, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, platelet count decreased, pyrexia, red blood cell count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with FAMOTIDINE, MUCOSTA, ASPIRIN, LASIX, CLEANAL, URALYT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4717016-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 01, 2005. Male patient, 85 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: decreased appetite, dizziness What is  dizziness, dry mouth, dyspnoea, electrocardiogram abnormal, fatigue, feeling abnormal, hyponatraemia, weight decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DIOVAN, TENORMIN, NEXIUM, ALLOPURINOL, ROBINULTE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5399441-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 22, 2007. Female patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, cardiac failure, colonoscopy abnormal, diabetes mellitus, dyspnoea, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, haematemesis, haemorrhoids. Gleevec dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/18/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5370660-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 19, 2006. Female patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aspiration pleural cavity, cardiac tamponade, dyspnoea, pericardial effusion, pleural effusion. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG, QD, ORAL, 800 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA, ANAGRELIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5066658-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 13, 2006. Male patient, 78 years of age, weighting 179.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone marrow failure, dyspnoea, hypoxia, interstitial lung disease, productive cough, pulmonary function test abnormal, vomiting. Gleevec dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALBUTEROL, ASPIRIN, CAPTOPRIL. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4736445-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on June 20, 2005. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, hypoventilation and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asbestosis, bronchitis What is  bronchitis, dyspnoea, foreign body trauma, hypoventilation, inflammation, interstitial lung disease, rash What is  rash, respiratory failure. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with OXYGEN, BRONCHODILATORS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5474013-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 21, 2007. Female patient, 74 years of age, weighting 152.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, anaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, dyspnoea, fatigue. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with VYTORIN, GLIPIZIDE, METFORMIN, COREG, PROCRIT, PLAVIX, FUROSEMIDE, ECOTRIN. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4605937-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Jan 03, 2005. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 291.5 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: angioneurotic oedema, dysphagia, dyspnoea, laryngeal oedema, oropharyngeal swelling. Gleevec dosage: 100 MG, TID, UNK (SEE IMAGE). During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5621694-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Jan 28, 2008. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, coronary artery disease What is  coronary artery disease, hypothyroidism, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aphasia What is  aphasia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dizziness What is  dizziness, dyspnoea, epilepsy What is  epilepsy, epstein-barr virus test positive, grand mal convulsion, hemiparesis, hypokalaemia. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with GODAMED, SULTANOL, ATROVENT, DECORTIN, CORVATON, THIAMAZOLE, TOREM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5701941-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA on Apr 01, 2008. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 108.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure, cough, dyspnoea, lung infection. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4704247-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 20, 2005. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arrhythmia What is  arrhythmia, aspiration pleural cavity, atrial fibrillation What is  atrial fibrillation, cardiac failure, cardiomyopathy What is  cardiomyopathy, cerebral ischaemia, cough, dyspnoea, hemiplegia. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5513767-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from AUSTRIA on Nov 05, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, reflux gastritis, depression What is  depression, osteoporosis What is  osteoporosis, raynaud's phenomenon, iron deficiency anaemia, oedema, restless legs syndrome and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, bile duct pressure increased, bronchitis What is  bronchitis, cholangitis, decreased appetite, dyspnoea, emphysema, hepatic lesion, influenza. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN B, PANTOLOC, GLADEM, CALCIUM WITH VITAMIN D, DILZEM, FERRETAB, MODURETIC, RESTEX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5363198-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from CHINA on June 15, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood count abnormal, dyspnoea, haemoglobin decreased, malignant neoplasm progression, nasopharyngitis, pericardial effusion, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient died on 04/16/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5072251-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 27, 2005. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest x-ray abnormal, conjunctivitis, cough, diarrhoea, diffuse alveolar damage, dyspnoea, periorbital oedema, pneumonitis, pulmonary fibrosis What is  pulmonary fibrosis. Gleevec dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, DYAZIDE, POTASSIUM, PREMARIN. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4830521-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from FINLAND on Nov 03, 2005. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coronary artery disease What is  coronary artery disease, cough, dyspnoea, hypoxia, lymphocytosis, pneumonitis. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with CARDACE, SYMBICORT TURBUHALER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5066727-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 22, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, bone marrow failure, dyspnoea, fatigue, fibrosis, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, leukocytosis, pallor. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG QD. During the same period patient was treated with LUNESTA, CREON AMYLASE. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5646589-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 25, 2008. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: c-reactive protein increased, dyspnoea, fall What is  fall, hypoxia, lung infection, oedema, subarachnoid haemorrhage, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with LASIX, ANTIBIOTICS, BAKTAR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/22/2008.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5153936-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 20, 2006. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 101.4 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, interstitial lung disease, pneumonia What is  pneumonia, pneumothorax, productive cough. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/20/2006.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5566137-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 10, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cough, dyspnoea, obliterative bronchiolitis. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5734176-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Apr 28, 2008. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cough, dyspnoea, obliterative bronchiolitis. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5213528-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 09, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, bundle branch block left, cardiomyopathy What is  cardiomyopathy, catheterisation cardiac, chest discomfort, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, echocardiogram abnormal, ejection fraction decreased. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ATIVAN, ASPIRIN, QUININE, MAXZIDE, CRESTOR, LOTENSIN, LISINOPRIL, VITAMIN CAP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5328610-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on May 08, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, arthralgia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, eosinophilia, erythema, herpes zoster, interstitial lung disease, pain What is  pain, photophobia, photosensitivity reaction, toxic skin eruption. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with MS CONTIN, CODEINE PHOSPHATE, PREDONINE, MUCOSTA, GLORIAMIN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5328611-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on May 08, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, arthralgia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, eosinophilia, erythema, herpes zoster, interstitial lung disease, pain What is  pain, photophobia, photosensitivity reaction, toxic skin eruption. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with MS CONTIN, CODEINE PHOSPHATE, PREDONINE, MUCOSTA, GLORIAMIN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5067918-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Mar 31, 2003. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, eosinophilia, interstitial lung disease, photophobia, photosensitivity reaction, toxic skin eruption. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5166909-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 27, 2006. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, cardiomyopathy What is  cardiomyopathy, dyspnoea, echocardiogram abnormal, ejection fraction decreased. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4647736-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on Apr 21, 2005. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure, dyspnoea, fluid overload, hepatic enzyme abnormal, hepatitis What is  hepatitis, nausea What is  nausea, periorbital oedema, platelet count increased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4648921-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on Apr 21, 2005. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure, dyspnoea, fluid overload, hepatic enzyme abnormal, hepatitis What is  hepatitis, nausea What is  nausea, periorbital oedema, platelet count increased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4718514-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 21, 2005. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure, dyspnoea, fluid overload, hepatic enzyme abnormal, hepatitis What is  hepatitis, nausea What is  nausea, periorbital oedema, platelet count increased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5169790-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 27, 2006. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, heart rate irregular and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, bone pain, condition aggravated, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, fatigue, fluid retention, gastrooesophageal reflux disease. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with PLAQUENIL, LANTUS, HUMALOG, AMARYL, SYNTHROID, DIGOXIN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, FUROSEMIDE. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5188134-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 27, 2006. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, systemic lupus erythematosus, diabetes mellitus insulin-dependent, hypothyroidism, heart rate irregular, fluid retention and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, bone pain, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, fatigue, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, gingivitis, glossitis. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with PLAQUENIL, LANTUS, HUMALOG, AMARYL, SYNTHROID, DIGOXIN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, FUROSEMIDE INTENSOL. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5034463-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on May 06, 2003. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 141.1 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest x-ray abnormal, diffuse alveolar damage, dyspnoea, eosinophil count increased, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary eosinophilia. Gleevec dosage: 200 MG, BID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4639062-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on Aug 14, 2003. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 134.5 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adrenal gland cancer metastatic, chest pain What is  chest pain, dyspnoea, gastrointestinal ulcer, lung adenocarcinoma, pleural effusion, pleural fibrosis, respiratory failure. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with INTRON A, GLUCOPHAGE, SOTALOL, CREON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/23/2003.
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