Gleevec and malignant neoplasm progression Patient Reports February 11, 2012



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 #4718523-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 12, 2005. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 90.39 lb, was diagnosed with spindle cell sarcoma and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depressed level of consciousness, hypoxia, interstitial lung disease, malignant neoplasm progression, pseudomonas infection, pulmonary oedema, pyrexia, respiratory failure. Gleevec dosage: 100 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with CIPROXAN. Patient died on 07/09/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4732995-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 12, 2005. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 90.39 lb, was diagnosed with spindle cell sarcoma and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood bilirubin increased, depressed level of consciousness, hypoxia, interstitial lung disease, malignant neoplasm progression, pseudomonas infection, pulmonary oedema, pyrexia, respiratory failure. Gleevec dosage: 100 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with CIPROXAN. Patient died on 07/09/2005.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4733056-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 12, 2005. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 90.39 lb, was diagnosed with spindle cell sarcoma and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood bilirubin increased, depressed level of consciousness, hypoxia, interstitial lung disease, malignant neoplasm progression, pseudomonas infection, pulmonary oedema, pyrexia, respiratory failure. Gleevec dosage: 100 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with CIPROXAN. Patient died on 07/09/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4775259-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 21, 2005. Male patient, weighting 204.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lung neoplasm malignant, malignant neoplasm progression. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG /DAY/PO. During the same period patient was treated with TAXOTERE. Patient died on 09/20/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5072239-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 05, 2005. Male patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, malignant neoplasm progression, neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/28/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5984379-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Dec 03, 2008. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with metastases to liver and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abscess drainage, anaemia, discomfort, liver abscess, liver carcinoma ruptured, malignant neoplasm progression, peritoneal haemorrhage, shock. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6061937-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Jan 28, 2009. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with metastases to liver and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abscess drainage, anaemia, discomfort, liver abscess, liver carcinoma ruptured, malignant neoplasm progression, metastases to liver, peritoneal haemorrhage. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4605919-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Nov 01, 2004. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: malignant neoplasm progression, white blood cell count increased. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5001659-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 11, 2006. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bacterial infection What is  bacterial infection, balance disorder, blood culture positive, csf protein increased, device malfunction, dizziness What is  dizziness, headache What is  headache, malignant neoplasm progression, mental status changes. Gleevec dosage: 500 MG PO BID. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA, TEGRETOL, DECADRON SRC, ZANTAC, ENALOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5195662-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 22, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaplastic astrocytoma, convulsion, electroencephalogram abnormal, hemiparesis, malignant neoplasm progression, neuropathy. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG QD. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA, TEGRETOL, DECADRON, CLONOPIN, KEPPRA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5002883-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Apr 26, 2006. Male patient, 90 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: extraskeletal ossification, malignant neoplasm progression, respiratory failure. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5222311-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Jan 22, 2007. Male patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, gastric cancer and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: interstitial lung disease, malignant neoplasm progression, oxygen saturation decreased, respiratory disorder. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient died on 12/07/2005.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4777212-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 22, 2005. Female patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, constipation What is  constipation and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, asthenia, decreased appetite, disease progression, fatigue, incoherent, malignant neoplasm progression, mental status changes, vomiting. Gleevec dosage: 100 MG, QID. During the same period patient was treated with TYLENOL, LACTULOSE, COLACE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4748448-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 18, 2005. Female patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, haematochezia, malignant neoplasm progression, neutropenia. Gleevec dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LORAZEPAM. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5066688-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 24, 2006. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: malignant neoplasm progression. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5993607-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Dec 05, 2008. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: malignant neoplasm progression, melaena, resection of rectum, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4852493-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 10, 2005. 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: malignant neoplasm progression. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient died on 11/01/2005.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4748449-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 16, 2005. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: malignant neoplasm progression. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD,ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PHENERGAN, ALLOPURINOL, GLUCOTROL. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4845508-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from ITALY on Nov 22, 2005. Female patient, 74 years of age, weighting 116.8 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, diarrhoea, eosinophil count increased, gastrectomy, lymphadenectomy, malignant neoplasm progression, neutrophil count decreased, omentectomy, periorbital oedema. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4854823-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from ITALY on Nov 22, 2005. Female patient, 74 years of age, weighting 116.8 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, diarrhoea, eosinophil count increased, gastrectomy, lymphadenectomy, malignant neoplasm progression, neutrophil count decreased, omentectomy, periorbital oedema. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5022262-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on July 22, 2004. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, anorexia, diarrhoea, disseminated intravascular coagulation, malignant neoplasm progression. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/07/2004.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5531487-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 26, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 125.7 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, constipation What is  constipation, hypertension, ascites and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, anaemia, ascites, atrial fibrillation What is  atrial fibrillation, chest wall cyst, dizziness What is  dizziness, haemoglobin decreased, malignant neoplasm progression, metastases to liver. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with CEREKINON, LAC B, BERIZYM, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, NORVASC, LASIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/05/2006.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4637916-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on Apr 11, 2005. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, decreased appetite, gastrointestinal obstruction, hepatic function abnormal, jaundice What is  jaundice, malignant neoplasm progression, nausea What is  nausea, oedema, oliguria. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient died on 02/20/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5401130-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 26, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abscess drainage, anaemia, anorexia, eyelid oedema, liver abscess, malignant neoplasm progression, metastases to liver. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/16/2004.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5573300-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 21, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abscess drainage, anaemia, anorexia, eyelid oedema, liver abscess, malignant neoplasm progression, metastases to liver. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/16/2004.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5703683-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Apr 04, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abscess drainage, anaemia, anorexia, eyelid oedema, liver abscess, malignant neoplasm progression, metastases to liver. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/16/2004.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4578857-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on Nov 17, 2004. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, asthenia, cachexia, malignant neoplasm progression, peritoneal disorder, rectal haemorrhage, subileus. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with SELBEX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/30/2004.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4607576-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on Nov 17, 2004. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, asthenia, cachexia, gastrointestinal stromal tumour, malignant neoplasm progression, metastases to peritoneum, peritoneal disorder, rectal haemorrhage. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with SELBEX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/30/2004.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4617886-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on Nov 17, 2004. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, asthenia, cachexia, gastrointestinal stromal tumour, malignant neoplasm progression, melaena, peritoneal disorder, rectal haemorrhage, subileus. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with SELBEX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/30/2004.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5531581-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 22, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: interstitial lung disease, malignant neoplasm progression, platelet count decreased, renal disorder. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5621812-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Jan 31, 2008. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: interstitial lung disease, malignant neoplasm progression, platelet count decreased, renal disorder. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5522980-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Nov 16, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatic failure, malignant neoplasm progression, myocardial infarction, urinary tract infection What is  urinary tract infection. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, INSULIN, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/08/2007.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4874196-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 19, 2005. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: malaise, malignant neoplasm progression, metastases to liver. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with AVANDAMET. 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 #4717017-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 03, 2004. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, liver function test abnormal, malignant neoplasm progression, scrotal oedema. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5343496-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on May 31, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal mass, ascites, bronchiectasis, disease progression, duodenal ulcer, gastritis, gastrointestinal stromal tumour, malignant neoplasm progression, metastases to liver. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/01/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5119763-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Dec 21, 2005. Female patient, 64 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 pain What is  abdominal pain, anaemia, ascites, face oedema, haemorrhagic ascites, malignant neoplasm progression, peritoneal haemorrhage, pleural effusion, tumour perforation. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/26/2005.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4865947-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 21, 2005. Female patient, 64 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 pain What is  abdominal pain, anaemia, ascites, face oedema, malignant neoplasm progression, pleural effusion, vomiting, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5370739-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 18, 2007. Male patient, 62 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 pain upper, dyspepsia, gastrointestinal stromal tumour, malignant neoplasm progression, nausea What is  nausea. Gleevec dosage: ORAL : 400 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METHADONE, HYDROCODONE, ENALAPRIL, DILTIAZEM, METFORMIN. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5610809-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on Jan 29, 2008. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatic failure, liver abscess, malignant neoplasm progression, metastases to liver, multi-organ failure, sepsis What is  sepsis. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG/DAY. Patient died on 01/04/2008.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4593838-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on Oct 05, 2004. 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: alcohol interaction, anorexia, dry skin, erythema, face oedema, haemorrhage, malignant neoplasm progression, pruritus, rash What is  rash. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with ALCOHOL. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4702743-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on June 21, 2005. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, acromegaly and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: malignant neoplasm progression. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with SANDOSTATIN LAR. Patient died on 05/25/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5610717-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from COLOMBIA on Jan 22, 2008. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal stromal tumour, malignant neoplasm progression, metastases to liver, surgery What is  surgery. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with METOCLOPRAMIDE, RANITIDINE, TRAMADOL. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5155107-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 18, 2006. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 121.3 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: decreased appetite, diarrhoea, face oedema, ileus, lung operation, malignant neoplasm progression, melaena, metastases to liver, metastases to lung. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/04/2006.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5487125-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Oct 12, 2007. Male patient, 56 years of age, weighting 205.0 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, malignant neoplasm progression, melaena, tumour haemorrhage. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient died on 08/17/2006.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5283264-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Mar 20, 2007. Female patient, 55 years of age, weighting 105.8 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, hyperthyroidism, malignant neoplasm progression, nausea What is  nausea, weight decreased. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6014773-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Dec 10, 2008. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fistula What is  fistula, malignant neoplasm progression. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #6022540-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Dec 19, 2008. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fistula What is  fistula, malignant neoplasm progression. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6013528-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Dec 10, 2008. Female patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, breast cancer What is  breast cancer, hypoproteinaemia, malignant neoplasm progression, malignant tumour excision, mastectomy What is  mastectomy. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG / DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5541686-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Dec 04, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chromosome analysis abnormal, colectomy, haemorrhage, malignant neoplasm progression, small intestine operation, surgery What is  surgery, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, DAILY. Patient died on 01/01/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5562815-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Dec 11, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chromosome analysis abnormal, colectomy, haemorrhage, malignant neoplasm progression, small intestine operation, surgery What is  surgery, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, DAILY. Patient died on 01/01/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4724844-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from THAILAND on July 14, 2005. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: malignant neoplasm progression, normetanephrine urine increased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN B. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4971680-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 24, 2006. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 105.4 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, diarrhoea, hepatic function abnormal and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: malignant neoplasm progression. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with LAC B, GLYCYRON. Patient died on 02/01/2006.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5370661-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2006. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 112.0 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood bilirubin increased, bone marrow failure, fatigue, insomnia, malignant neoplasm progression, pain What is  pain. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD, ORAL, NO TREATMENT. During the same period patient was treated with TYLENOL PM, VICODIN, PROTONIX, PREVACID. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4716896-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 24, 2005. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal stromal tumour, malignant neoplasm progression. Gleevec dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with XANAX, DURAGESIC. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5816936-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on July 09, 2008. Female patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: leukopenia, malignant neoplasm progression, surgery What is  surgery. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5825184-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on July 15, 2008. Female patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: leukopenia, malignant neoplasm progression, neoplasm recurrence, surgery What is  surgery. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5806629-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from BRAZIL on July 03, 2008. Male patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage, malignant neoplasm progression, metastases to liver, surgery What is  surgery, upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with EVEROLIMUS, SUNITINIB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/01/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4828633-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from PERU on Oct 20, 2005. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, prophylaxis and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, anaemia, depressed level of consciousness, hyponatraemia, intra-abdominal haemorrhage, malignant neoplasm progression, nausea What is  nausea. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with RANITIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/03/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5308138-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from CHINA on Apr 22, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: malignant neoplasm progression. Gleevec dosage: 600MG. Patient died on 04/12/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5345385-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 25, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal operation, gastrointestinal stromal tumour, malignant neoplasm progression, optic ischaemic neuropathy, post procedural complication, post procedural haemorrhage, retinal vascular disorder, visual acuity reduced. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5370852-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 16, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, malignant neoplasm progression. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5066717-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 22, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: malignant neoplasm progression. Gleevec dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5066723-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 17, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal stromal tumour, malignant neoplasm progression, metastases to liver. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD, ORAL; 600 MG, QD ORAL. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5765737-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on June 06, 2008. Male patient, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, oedema, diabetes mellitus, transient ischaemic attack and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, anorexia, cardiac failure, concomitant disease progression, fatigue, hepatic failure, malignant neoplasm progression, mental status changes. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with SUNITINIB MALATE, FUROSEMIDE, INSULIN, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/09/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5767856-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on June 11, 2008. Male patient, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, oedema, diabetes mellitus, transient ischaemic attack and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, anorexia, cardiac failure, concomitant disease progression, fatigue, hepatic failure, malignant neoplasm progression, mental status changes. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with SUNITINIB MALATE, FUROSEMIDE, INSULIN, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/09/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5792058-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on June 25, 2008. Male patient, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, oedema, diabetes mellitus, transient ischaemic attack and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, anorexia, cardiac failure, concomitant disease progression, fatigue, hepatic failure, malignant neoplasm progression, mental status changes. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with SUNITINIB MALATE, FUROSEMIDE, INSULIN, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/09/2007.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5835786-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on July 31, 2008. Male patient, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, oedema, diabetes mellitus, transient ischaemic attack and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, anorexia, cardiac failure, concomitant disease progression, fatigue, hepatic failure, malignant neoplasm progression, mental status changes. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, INSULIN, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/09/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5867412-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 28, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: leukocytosis, malignant neoplasm progression, multiple myeloma What is  multiple myeloma, nausea What is  nausea. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient died on 02/01/2008.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5954801-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Nov 13, 2008. Male patient, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, oedema, diabetes mellitus, transient ischaemic attack and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, anorexia, cardiac failure, concomitant disease progression, fatigue, hepatic failure, malignant neoplasm progression, mental status changes. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, INSULIN, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/09/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5970993-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Nov 22, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspepsia, influenza like illness, malignant neoplasm progression, muscular weakness, nausea What is  nausea, rash morbilliform. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG. During the same period patient was treated with PANTOLOC, ONDANSETRON, FERROUS GLUCONATE. Patient died on 11/16/2008.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6025288-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Dec 22, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, gastric cancer and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, blood urea increased, condition aggravated, diffuse alveolar damage, interstitial lung disease, malignant neoplasm progression, oxygen saturation decreased, pain in extremity. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. Patient died on 12/07/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6078653-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 06, 2009. Male patient, weighting 126.3 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatitis b What is  hepatitis b, malignant neoplasm progression. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with ENTECAVIR. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6084908-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 12, 2009. Male patient was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, acute respiratory distress syndrome, cytoreductive surgery, malignant neoplasm progression, mechanical ventilation, pulmonary toxicity. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ANALGESICS, COCAINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6114886-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from JAPAN on Mar 02, 2009. Male patient was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, hernia What is  hernia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoaesthesia, malignant neoplasm progression, metastases to liver, metastases to retroperitoneum, oedema peripheral, surgery What is  surgery, tumour lysis syndrome. Gleevec dosage: 400MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with CYANOCOBALAMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6137215-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from JAPAN on Mar 23, 2009. Male patient was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, hernia What is  hernia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoaesthesia, malignant neoplasm progression, metastases to liver, metastases to retroperitoneum, oedema peripheral, surgery What is  surgery, tumour lysis syndrome. Gleevec dosage: 400MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with CYANOCOBALAMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4843506-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 19, 2005. Male patient was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: malignant neoplasm progression. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with AVANDAMET. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4974750-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 06, 2006. Male patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with gastric cancer stage iv and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hallucination, malignant neoplasm progression. Gleevec dosage: 100 MG, QD4SDO, ORAL. Patient died on 12/22/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5610719-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 28, 2008. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with gastric cancer and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: malignant neoplasm progression, pneumonia aspiration, surgery What is  surgery. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient died on 12/06/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5925541-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 16, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with gastric cancer and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fluid retention, gastrointestinal oedema, infection What is  infection, malignant neoplasm progression, oedema peripheral. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, UNK. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5066725-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 24, 2006. Female patient, 34 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia (in remission) and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: leukaemia recurrent, malignant neoplasm progression, muscle spasms. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG, QD, ORAL; 400 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4889706-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Oct 20, 2005. Male patient, 76 years of age, weighting 216.1 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, hypertension and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bile duct obstruction, biliary dilatation, biliary tract operation, blood bilirubin increased, jaundice What is  jaundice, malignant neoplasm progression, pancreatic duct dilatation, surgery What is  surgery. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ALPRESS, CHRONADALATE, COAPROVEL, EUPANTOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5396151-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 11, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, atypical mycobacterial infection and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, c-reactive protein increased, malignant neoplasm progression, platelet count decreased, pyelonephritis, pyrexia. Gleevec dosage: 200 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with CLARITHROMYCIN, FAMOTIDINE, ALLOPURINOL, BLADDERON. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5490407-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Oct 10, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, atypical mycobacterial infection and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, c-reactive protein increased, malignant neoplasm progression, platelet count decreased, pyelonephritis, pyrexia, renal failure acute. Gleevec dosage: 200 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with KLARICID, FAMOTIDINE, ZYLORIC, BLADDERON. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5503644-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Oct 22, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, atypical mycobacterial infection and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, c-reactive protein increased, malignant neoplasm progression, oedema, platelet count decreased, pyelonephritis. Gleevec dosage: 200 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with KLARICID, FAMOTIDINE, ZYLORIC, BLADDERON. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5565939-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Dec 13, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, atypical mycobacterial infection and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, c-reactive protein increased, malignant neoplasm progression, oedema, platelet count decreased, pyelonephritis. Gleevec dosage: 200 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with KLARICID, FAMOTIDINE, ZYLORIC, BLADDERON. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4686494-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 31, 2005. Female patient, 73 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 alkaline phosphatase increased, diarrhoea, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, leukocytosis, malignant neoplasm progression, platelet count increased, vomiting. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG/D. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5725662-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on Apr 28, 2008. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: malignant neoplasm progression, septic shock. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG DAILY. Patient died on 04/04/2008.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5153947-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 07, 2006. Male patient, 69 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 creatinine increased, blood glucose increased, blood urea increased, diabetes mellitus inadequate control, diabetic nephropathy, glycosylated haemoglobin increased, malignant neoplasm progression, protein urine present, renal impairment. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5182955-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 07, 2006. Male patient, 69 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 creatinine increased, blood glucose increased, blood urea increased, diabetes mellitus inadequate control, diabetic nephropathy, glycosylated haemoglobin increased, malignant neoplasm progression, protein urine present, renal impairment. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with MEVALOTIN, ALLOPURINOL, ACECOL, LASIX, DAONIL, BASEN. 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 #5399863-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on July 26, 2007. 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: anaemia, blast cell crisis, bone marrow failure, chromosome analysis abnormal, malignant neoplasm progression, megakaryocytes, myeloid metaplasia, platelet count decreased, pneumonia What is  pneumonia. Gleevec dosage: 400MG DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/01/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5072255-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 23, 2005. 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: haemoglobin decreased, malignant neoplasm progression, pancytopenia, platelet count decreased, treatment noncompliance, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with HYDREA. Patient died on 06/02/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5688382-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from PERU on Mar 25, 2008. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blast crisis in myelogenous leukaemia, leukocytosis, malignant neoplasm progression, pneumonia What is  pneumonia, systemic candida, thrombocytopenia, thrombophlebitis. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/01/2008.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5103641-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from CHILE on Sept 05, 2006. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, bone pain and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, blast crisis in myelogenous leukaemia, bone pain, leukocytosis, malignant neoplasm progression, renal failure acute, thrombocytopenia. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with DICLOFENAC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/02/2006.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4879006-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA on Jan 05, 2006. Female patient, 61 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, malignant neoplasm progression. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/10/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5024728-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from MALAYSIA on July 21, 2005. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, malignant neoplasm progression, sepsis What is  sepsis. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/07/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4885282-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Apr 08, 2004. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, arthralgia, aspartate aminotransferase increased, difficulty in walking, malignant neoplasm progression, myalgia, pain in extremity, platelet count increased. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ZANTAC, VOLTAREN, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, PENTAZOCINE LACTATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/09/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5024414-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Apr 08, 2004. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, arthralgia, aspartate aminotransferase increased, difficulty in walking, malignant neoplasm progression, myalgia, pain in extremity, platelet count increased. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ZANTAC, VOLTAREN, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, PENTAZOCINE LACTATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/09/2005.
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