Gliadel and extradural haematoma Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Gliadel Side Effects Report #5788147-9
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 12, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with malignant glioma and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arachnoiditis, central nervous system infection, extradural haematoma, hydrocephalus , hyponatraemia, intracranial hypotension, meningitis , postoperative wound infection, pyrexia. Gliadel dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Gliadel Side Effects Report #5265057-7
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 14, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deep vein thrombosis , extradural haematoma, intracranial hypotension, wound , wound infection. Gliadel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEXAPRO, PROTONIX, CHLORIDE, DECADRON, TYLENOL, ATIVAN, VALPROIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gliadel Side Effects Report #5526942-1
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 17, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deep vein thrombosis , extradural haematoma, intracranial hypotension, wound infection. Gliadel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEXAPRO, PROTONIX, CHLORIDE, DECADRON, TYLENOL, ATIVAN, VALPROIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gliadel Side Effects Report #5082202-7
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 15, 2006. Female patient, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: extradural haematoma, glioblastoma multiforme, haemoglobin abnormal, headache , intracranial hypotension, malignant neoplasm progression, platelet count abnormal, postoperative infection, seroma. Gliadel dosage: 7.7 MG PER WAFER ONCE IV. During the same period patient was treated with DILANTIN, KEPPRA, ATIVAN, CELEXA, PEPCID, SENOKOT, COLACE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gliadel Side Effects Report #5093838-1
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 29, 2006. Female patient, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: computerised tomogram abnormal, culture positive, extradural haematoma, headache , incision site complication, lethargy, neurological examination abnormal, post procedural complication, post procedural discharge. Gliadel dosage: 7.7 MG PER WAFER ONCE IV. During the same period patient was treated with LEXAPRO, PROTONIX, CHLORIDE, DECADRON, TYLENOL, ATIVAN, VALPROIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gliadel Side Effects Report #5104719-9
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 11, 2006. Female patient, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: csf test abnormal, extradural haematoma, headache , incision site complication, lethargy, post procedural complication, somnolence, wound infection staphylococcal, wound secretion. Gliadel dosage: 7.7 MG PER WAFER ONCE IV. During the same period patient was treated with LEXAPRO, PROTONIX, CHLORIDE, DECADRON, TYLENOL, ATIVAN, VALPROIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gliadel Side Effects Report #5130261-5
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 18, 2006. Female patient, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain scan abnormal, csf test abnormal, extradural haematoma, haemoglobin abnormal, headache , incision site complication, infection , intracranial hypotension, lethargy. Gliadel dosage: 7.7 MG PER WAFER ONCE IV. During the same period patient was treated with LEXAPRO, PROTONIX, CHLORIDE, DECADRON, TYLENOL, ATIVAN, VALPROIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.