Ipilimumab and intestinal perforation Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Ipilimumab Side Effects Report #5748014-3
Ipilimumab side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 20, 2008. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, colitis and was treated with Ipilimumab. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, intestinal perforation, myopathy steroid. Ipilimumab dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, BACTRIM, CALCIUM, FOLATE, VITAMIN CAP, PRILOSEC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.