Gliadel and confusional state Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Gliadel Side Effects Report #5526997-4
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 15, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with malignant glioma, recurrent cancer and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ataxia , cerebral haemorrhage, confusional state, convulsion, headache , infection , intracranial hypotension, intracranial pressure increased. Gliadel dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Gliadel Side Effects Report #5062566-0
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on July 17, 2006. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, brain herniation, computerised tomogram abnormal, confusional state, haemorrhage, loss of consciousness, mydriasis, petit mal epilepsy. Gliadel dosage: 61.6 MG;X1. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, PHENYTOIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 04/15/2006.

Gliadel Side Effects Report #5130266-4
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 18, 2006. Male patient, weighting 172.6 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood urea increased, brain scan abnormal, confusional state, gait disturbance, haemoglobin abnormal, hydrocephalus , hypokalaemia, hyponatraemia, incontinence. Gliadel dosage: 7.7 MG PER WAFER ONCE IV. During the same period patient was treated with KEPPRA, DECADRON, ZANTAC, TERAZOSIN, DIAMOX SEQUELE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gliadel Side Effects Report #5130624-8
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 17, 2006. Male patient, weighting 275.6 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, blood urea increased, confusional state, fatigue, gait disturbance, hydrocephalus , malaise, nausea , procedural site reaction. Gliadel dosage: 7.7 MG PER WAFER ONCE IV. During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN, TOPROL, CADUET, PRILOSEC, CENTRUM SILVER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gliadel Side Effects Report #5195667-7
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 22, 2006. Male patient, weighting 269.0 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arachnoiditis, cognitive disorder, confusional state, convulsion, electroencephalogram abnormal, encephalopathy, hydrocephalus , incontinence, infusion related reaction. Gliadel dosage: 7.7 MG PER WAFER ONCE IV. During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN, TOPROL, NEXIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gliadel Side Effects Report #5475341-X
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 27, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, encephalitis , psychotic disorder . Gliadel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TEMOZOLOMIDE. Patient recovered.

Gliadel Side Effects Report #5512725-5
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 27, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain oedema, confusional state, encephalitis , glioblastoma multiforme, malignant neoplasm progression, psychotic disorder . Gliadel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TEMOZOLOMIDE. Patient recovered.

Gliadel Side Effects Report #4731270-8
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 28, 2005. Male patient, weighting 161.5 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , confusional state, difficulty in walking, mental status changes, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging abnormal, oedema, speech disorder. Gliadel dosage: 7.7 MG PER WAFER - MAX OF 8. During the same period patient was treated with DECADRON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gliadel Side Effects Report #5982956-9
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 18, 2008. Male patient, 82 years of age, weighting 215.0 lb, was diagnosed with brain neoplasm and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, confusional state. Gliadel dosage: 61.6 MG;X1;ICER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.