Gleevec and white blood cell count decreased Patient Reports February 11, 2012



Gleevec Side Effects Report #5836489-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NORWAY on July 31, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with systemic sclerosis, infection prophylaxis, immunosuppression and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, c-reactive protein increased, leukopenia, neutropenia, pyrexia, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 100 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with BACTRIM, CALCIGRAN, PREDNISOLON, SENDOXAN, ADALAT, ZANTAC, TRIOBE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4716929-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2005. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with myelofibrosis and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, palpitations, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, LEVOTHYROXINE, PROTONIX, CARDIZEM CD, ATENOLOL, LASIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5911895-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Sept 24, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone lesion, bone marrow failure, compression fracture, nasal sinus cancer, sepsis What is  sepsis, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG/DAY. Patient died.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5048055-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 10, 2006. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea exertional, neutropenia, sinus congestion, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 500 MG BID. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA, TOPROL, ALTACE, LIPITOR, ZETIA, ASPIRIN, DECADRON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5230992-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Jan 25, 2007. Female patient, 86 years of age, weighting 103.6 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, gastrectomy, hepatic function abnormal, nausea What is  nausea, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with FAMOTIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. 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 #4571891-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on Sept 02, 2004. Female patient, 72 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, blood bilirubin increased, cholangitis, cholecystitis acute, memory impairment, pyrexia, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4611405-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on Sept 02, 2004. Female patient, 72 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, blood bilirubin increased, cholangitis, cholecystitis acute, memory impairment, pyrexia, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5110357-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 11, 2006. Male patient, 71 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, eczema What is  eczema, face oedema, haemoglobin decreased, nausea What is  nausea, otitis externa, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5577652-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 21, 2007. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone marrow failure, neutrophil count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5607599-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Jan 23, 2008. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone marrow failure, neutrophil count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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 #4646342-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on Nov 17, 2004. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, eosinophilia, platelet count decreased, rash What is  rash, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4690888-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on Nov 17, 2004. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, duodenal ulcer, eosinophilia, platelet count decreased, rash What is  rash, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5531596-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Nov 28, 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: haemorrhage, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, UNK. Patient died.

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 #5072259-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 22, 2005. Male patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adhesiolysis, blood bilirubin increased, pyrexia, small intestinal obstruction, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4732977-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on May 11, 2004. Female patient, 39 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: febrile neutropenia, malaise, metastases to lymph nodes, neutrophil count decreased, oedema mouth, pharyngolaryngeal pain, pyrexia, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4819386-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on May 11, 2004. Female patient, 39 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: febrile neutropenia, gastrectomy, malaise, neutrophil count decreased, oedema mouth, pharyngolaryngeal pain, pyrexia, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5334282-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on May 16, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: caesarean section, disease progression, metastases to lymph nodes, neutrophil count decreased, normal newborn, pancytopenia, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 200 MG PER 3 DAYS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5028994-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 07, 2006. Female patient, 84 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, urinary tract infection What is  urinary tract infection, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with LEXAPRO, RISPERDAL, SYNTHROID, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, TOPROL, MIRTAZAPINE, ALLOPURINOL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5028997-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 06, 2006. Female patient, 79 years of age, weighting 105.8 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, hypertension and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bladder catheterisation, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, neurogenic bladder, red blood cell count decreased, urinary retention, weight increased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with CONIEL. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4667640-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 24, 2005. Male patient, 78 years of age, weighting 116.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haematocrit decreased, pancytopenia, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4588155-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 09, 2005. Male patient, 77 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, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, dyspnoea exacerbated, haematocrit decreased, platelet count increased, respiratory failure, supraventricular tachycardia, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/03/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4717121-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 23, 2004. Female patient, 77 years of age, weighting 166.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, chest pain What is  chest pain, dehydration, nausea What is  nausea, oedema peripheral, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYCARBAMDIE, ALLOPURINOL, MEGACE, CELEBREX, ASPIRIN, DURAGESIC, FOLATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5331994-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on May 14, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: eyelid disorder, lacrimation increased, visual acuity reduced, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 200 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE, SOTALOL, LIPITOR. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4603839-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on Dec 16, 2004. Male 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: cardiac arrest What is  cardiac arrest, myocardial ischaemia, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4670001-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on May 13, 2005. 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: cellulitis What is  cellulitis, haemoglobin decreased, infection What is  infection, neutropenia, pyrexia, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. 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 #5100851-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 05, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bronchitis What is  bronchitis, cellulitis What is  cellulitis, pancytopenia, red blood cell count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ATIVAN, PROTONIX, IMIPRAMINE, REGLAN, VITAMINS, GEMZAR. Patient was hospitalized. 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 #5004417-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 05, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bronchitis What is  bronchitis, cellulitis What is  cellulitis, pancytopenia, red blood cell count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ATIVAN, PROTONIX, IMIPRAMINE, REGLAN, VITAMINS, GEMZAR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5031528-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 05, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bronchitis What is  bronchitis, cellulitis What is  cellulitis, pancytopenia, red blood cell count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ATIVAN, PROTONIX, IMIPRAMINE, REGLAN, VITAMINS, GEMZAR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


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 #4582883-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on Sept 20, 2004. 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: haemoglobin decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient died on 08/28/2004.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4708651-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from INDIA on Sept 20, 2004. 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: haemoglobin decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient died on 08/28/2004.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5404815-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 30, 2007. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, hypertension, gastritis, coronary artery disease What is  coronary artery disease and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: granulocytopenia, oedema, thrombocythaemia, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ZESTRIL, PROPRANOLOL, PREVACID, ECOTRIN. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5125367-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Sept 27, 2006. Male 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: blast crisis in myelogenous leukaemia, bone cancer metastatic, interstitial lung disease, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG/DAY. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5129840-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Sept 27, 2006. Male 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: arthralgia, blast crisis in myelogenous leukaemia, bone cancer metastatic, bone marrow failure, interstitial lung disease, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG/DAY. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4667417-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 27, 2005. 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: abdominal distension, diarrhoea, flatulence, neutrophil count decreased, oesophagitis, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD, ORAL; NO TREATMENT; 300 MG, QD ORAL; 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ESTRACE, PROMETRIUM, NORTRIPTYLINE, ALLEGRA, KLONOPIN. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4974745-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 10, 2006. Male patient, 58 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, white blood cell count decreased, white blood cell count increased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD, ORAL; 800 MG, BID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5034887-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 23, 2006. Male patient, 58 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, white blood cell count decreased, white blood cell count increased. Gleevec dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5303126-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Apr 06, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, urticaria and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, haemorrhagic diathesis, renal tumour excision, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with ALLEGRA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5306857-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Apr 12, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, urticaria and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, haemorrhagic diathesis, renal tumour excision, thrombocytopenia, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with ALLEGRA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5333208-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on May 11, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, urticaria and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, haemorrhagic diathesis, renal tumour excision, thrombocytopenia, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with ALLEGRA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4974672-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 13, 2004. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone marrow failure, myalgia, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5370640-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 14, 2006. Male patient, 54 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, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5125388-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Sept 27, 2006. Male patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bladder disorder, c-reactive protein increased, central nervous system leukaemia, infection What is  infection, monoplegia, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 100 MG/D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4717026-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 12, 2004. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: full blood count decreased, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, nausea What is  nausea, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5006558-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Apr 26, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, acute promyelocytic leukaemia, blast cells present, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5031534-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Apr 26, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, acute promyelocytic leukaemia, blast cells present, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5257631-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from ITALY on Feb 28, 2007. Male patient, 50 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, blast cells present, blast crisis in myelogenous leukaemia, cerebral haemorrhage, disseminated intravascular coagulation, haemoglobin decreased, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. Patient died.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4717094-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 27, 2004. Male patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone marrow depression, dyspnoea, haemoglobin decreased, pallor, pancytopenia, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ACIPHEX. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5354400-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from ARGENTINA on May 31, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: breast cancer What is  breast cancer, breast mass, breast pain, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5355078-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from ARGENTINA on May 31, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: breast cancer What is  breast cancer, breast mass, breast pain, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4838413-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from ARGENTINA on Nov 15, 2005. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: breast cancer What is  breast cancer, breast mass, breast pain, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4945490-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 02, 2006. Male patient, 30 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, lung infiltration, neutrophil count decreased, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4968614-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 02, 2006. Male patient, 30 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, lung infiltration, neutrophil count decreased, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5293425-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from JAPAN on Mar 29, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5317682-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 26, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: thrombocythaemia, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5130430-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from JAPAN on Oct 05, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac disorder, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5870643-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 27, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haemoglobin decreased, myelodysplastic syndrome, pancytopenia, platelet count decreased, pyrexia, rash What is  rash, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5900294-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from HONDURAS on Sept 22, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disease progression, neutropenia, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG. Patient died.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5938053-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 07, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blister, oesophageal disorder, oropharyngeal blistering, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 200 MG, BID. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5943325-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 31, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain What is  back pain, haemoglobin decreased, menorrhagia, pelvic pain What is  pelvic pain, vaginal disorder, vaginal haemorrhage, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5972889-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 18, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: red blood cell count decreased, viral infection What is  viral infection, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4716944-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 15, 2004. Female patient was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haemoglobin decreased, platelet count decreased, rash What is  rash, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4813412-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Oct 19, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: histiocytosis haematophagic, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. Patient died on 02/18/2005.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4908045-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from PARAGUAY on Feb 06, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cryptococcosis, neutrophil count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient died on 11/01/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4982394-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 24, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with astrocytoma and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haematocrit decreased, infection What is  infection, neutropenia, pyrexia, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 500 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA, SYNTHROID, ASPIRIN, LIPITOR, FLOMAX, DECADRON, ZOLOFT, PEPCID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4553899-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Jan 03, 2005. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: epiglottitis, granulocyte count decreased, laryngitis, pancytopenia, platelet count decreased, pneumonia What is  pneumonia, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG/D. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4974655-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 09, 2004. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gingival bleeding, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, platelet count decreased, red blood cell count decreased, swelling face, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FLOMAX, LASIX, PLE VITAMINS. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5203661-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 05, 2007. Female patient, 17 years of age, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, aspergillosis and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute myeloid leukaemia, bone marrow failure, hypersensitivity, infection What is  infection, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 100 MG, QID. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE, DECADRON, ARACYTIN, VORICONAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/03/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6056485-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Jan 21, 2009. Male patient, 34 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia (in remission) and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute graft versus host disease, bone marrow transplant What is  bone marrow transplant, leukaemia recurrent, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6070031-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Jan 28, 2009. Male patient, 34 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia (in remission) and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute graft versus host disease, bone marrow transplant What is  bone marrow transplant, condition aggravated, leukaemia recurrent, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, TACROLIMUS, METHOTREXATE. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6106331-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Feb 26, 2009. Male patient, 34 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia (in remission) and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute graft versus host disease, bone marrow transplant What is  bone marrow transplant, condition aggravated, leukaemia recurrent, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, TACROLIMUS, METHOTREXATE. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4836301-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Sept 12, 2005. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia, pain What is  pain, insomnia, nausea What is  nausea, abdominal pain upper and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blast cells present, bone marrow failure, neutrophil count decreased, pancytopenia, platelet count decreased, red blood cell count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with EFFERALGAN, IMOVANE, CELECTOL, PRIMPERAN, ALLOPURINOL, MOPRAL, PYOSTACINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4838411-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Sept 12, 2005. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia, pain What is  pain, insomnia, nausea What is  nausea, abdominal pain upper and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blast cells present, bone marrow failure, neutrophil count decreased, pancytopenia, platelet count decreased, red blood cell count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with EFFERALGAN, IMOVANE, CELECTOL, PRIMPERAN, ALLOPURINOL, MOPRAL, PYOSTACINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4717050-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 21, 2004. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5066665-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 02, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG QD ORAL. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5987364-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Nov 26, 2008. Female patient, 76 years of age, was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal stromal tumour, malignant neoplasm progression, melaena, resection of rectum, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4626130-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on Feb 19, 2002. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dermatitis exfoliative, erythema, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 100 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4717352-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 25, 2005. Male patient was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: full blood count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 600 MG, QD, ORAL; 800 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.
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