Oxaliplatin and dizziness Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #5918580-3
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 14, 2008. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with oesophageal carcinoma and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, constipation , dizziness , fatigue, haematemesis, hyperhidrosis, nausea . Oxaliplatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CAPECITABINE, ATIVAN, ZOFRAN, PROTONIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #5918581-5
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 14, 2008. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with oesophageal carcinoma and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, diarrhoea, dizziness , hypophagia. Oxaliplatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CAPECITABINE, ATIVAN, ZOFRAN, PROTONIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #5977585-7
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 01, 2008. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with oesophageal carcinoma and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, diarrhoea, dizziness , hypophagia. Oxaliplatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CAPECITABINE, ATIVAN, ZOFRAN, PROTONIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #4724937-9
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 25, 2005. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with oesophageal carcinoma and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, anorexia, blood creatinine increased, dehydration, depressed level of consciousness, diarrhoea, dizziness , dyspnoea, fatigue. Oxaliplatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CAPECITABINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/23/2003.


Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #4998323-0
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from AUSTRALIA on Apr 28, 2006. Male patient, weighting 134.0 lb, was diagnosed with oesophageal carcinoma and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac disorder, chest pain , dehydration, dizziness , heart rate increased, nausea , vision blurred. Oxaliplatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUOROURACIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #4628204-3
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Sept 27, 2004. Female patient, weighting 76.06 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, osteoporosis , depression , sinus tachycardia and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure diastolic decreased, cachexia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disease progression, dizziness , fatigue, hyperkalaemia, hyponatraemia. Oxaliplatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GEMCITABINE, ALBUTEROL, FOSAMAX, PROZAC, VERAPAMIL, PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #4650852-5
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Sept 27, 2004. Female patient, weighting 76.06 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, osteoporosis , depression , sinus tachycardia and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, cachexia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cough, dizziness , fatigue, hepatic enzyme increased, hyperkalaemia. Oxaliplatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GEMCITABINE, ALBUTEROL, FOSAMAX, PROZAC, VERAPAMIL, PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/21/2004.

Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #5243637-2
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with metastatic carcinoma of the bladder and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, dehydration, diarrhoea, dizziness , hypotension, nausea . Oxaliplatin dosage: 110MG/M2 Q 21 DAYS IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with DOCETAXOL. Patient recovered.

Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #5089043-5
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 11, 2006. Male patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic, metastases to lung and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, dizziness , hypotension. Oxaliplatin dosage: 85 MG/M2 Q2W - INTRAVENOUS NOS. During the same period patient was treated with CETUXIMAB, FLUOROURACIL, LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM, LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM, BEVACIZUMAB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #4950829-6
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 15, 2006. Female patient, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, cerebrovascular accident, diplopia, dizziness , dysarthria, dyspnoea, facial paresis, hypokalaemia, pain . Oxaliplatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CETUXIMAB, CAPECITABINE, BENDROFLUAZIDE, OMEPRAZOLE, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, VENTOLIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #4955756-6
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 15, 2006. Female patient, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, diplopia, dizziness , dysarthria, dyspnoea, facial paresis, hypokalaemia, pain , pain in extremity. Oxaliplatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CETUXIMAB, CAPECITABINE, BENDROFLUAZIDE, OMEPRAZOLE, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, VENTOLIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #4963428-7
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 15, 2006. Female patient, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic, hypertension, hiatus hernia, asthma  and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, cerebrovascular accident, diplopia, dizziness , dysarthria, dyspnoea, facial paresis, hypokalaemia, nervous system disorder. Oxaliplatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ERBITUX, CAPECITABINE, BENDROFLUAZIDE, OMEPRAZOLE, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, VENTOLIN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #4984788-7
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 15, 2006. Female patient, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic, hypertension, hiatus hernia, asthma  and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, diplopia, dizziness , dysarthria, dyspnoea, facial paresis, hypokalaemia, pain , pain in extremity. Oxaliplatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ERBITUX, CAPECITABINE, BENDROFLUAZIDE, OMEPRAZOLE, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, VENTOLIN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #4561515-9
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 09, 2004. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 181.4 lb, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer  and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, asthenia, atrial fibrillation , confusional state, dizziness , gout , hallucination, visual, heart rate abnormal, hypoxia. Oxaliplatin dosage: 181 MG Q2W - INTRAVENOUS NOS. During the same period patient was treated with FLUOUROURACIL, LEUCOVORIN, AVASTIN, WARFARIN, SOTALOL, PROCALAMINE KENDALL, INTRALIPID, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #5064732-7
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 21, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 187.6 lb, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer  and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness , laryngospasm, neuropathy peripheral. Oxaliplatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #4853267-X
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 12, 2005. Male patient, 55 years of age, weighting 174.2 lb, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer , antiemetic supportive care and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: autonomic neuropathy, dizziness , dysaesthesia, hypertension, peripheral sensory neuropathy. Oxaliplatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METOCLOPRAMIDE, LANSOPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #4846266-5
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NETHERLANDS on Nov 28, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with colorectal cancer  and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness , dysarthria, dyspnoea, stridor. Oxaliplatin dosage: 100 MG. During the same period patient was treated with CAPECITABINE, BEVACIZUMAB, ENALAPRIL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, DEXAMETHASONE, TAVEGIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #5088478-4
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 23, 2006. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with colon cancer metastatic and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, antibody test positive, chromaturia, coombs direct test, dizziness , dyspnoea exertional, jaundice . Oxaliplatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #4825136-2
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 09, 2005. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 260.0 lb, was diagnosed with colon cancer metastatic, metastases to liver and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure decreased, dizziness , dyspnoea, flushing, hypotension, infusion related reaction, malaise, nausea , restlessness. Oxaliplatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVASTIN, FLUOROURACIL, LEUCOVORIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #5501411-3
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 26, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 253.0 lb, was diagnosed with colon cancer and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness , hyperhidrosis, infusion related reaction, overdose, paraesthesia, paraesthesia oral. Oxaliplatin dosage: 426MG X1 IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #5397633-5
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 23, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, weighting 146.0 lb, was diagnosed with colon cancer and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness , dyspnoea, flushing, infusion related reaction, nausea . Oxaliplatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #5939836-4
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 30, 2008. Male patient, weighting 313.0 lb, was diagnosed with colon cancer and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness , dyspnoea, infusion related reaction, visual brightness. Oxaliplatin dosage: 163 MG Q 14 DAY IV. During the same period patient was treated with GRANISETRON, DIPHENHYDRAMINE, LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #4665681-6
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 17, 2005. Male patient, weighting 260.1 lb, was diagnosed with colon cancer and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: angiopathy, asthenia, blood pressure diastolic increased, cerebrovascular accident, convulsion, dizziness , headache , hemiplegia, pain in extremity. Oxaliplatin dosage: 85 MG/M2 IV DAY 1. During the same period patient was treated with LEUCOVORIN, FLUOROURACIL. Patient recovered.

Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #4908906-1
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Feb 07, 2006. Male patient, weighting 92.59 lb, was diagnosed with colon cancer and was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebral haemorrhage, condition aggravated, dizziness , gait disturbance, metastases to central nervous system, metastases to liver, nausea . Oxaliplatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUOROURACIL, CALCIUM LEVOFOLINATE. Patient recovered.


Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #4486225-8
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 27, 2003. Male patient, 65 years of age, was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, back pain , carotid artery disease , cerebrovascular disorder, dizziness , haemoglobin decreased, metastases to lung, muscle contractions involuntary, muscle spasms. Oxaliplatin dosage: 85 MG/M2 Q2W, INTRAVENOUS NOS. During the same period patient was treated with FLUOROURACIL, LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM, ACETAMINOPHEN, ZOFRAN, AACIDEXAM, PRIMPERAN, CONTRAMAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Oxaliplatin Side Effects Report #4984151-9
Oxaliplatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 25, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, was treated with Oxaliplatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure decreased, chest discomfort, dizziness , dyspnoea, feeling hot, hyperhidrosis, pruritus. Oxaliplatin dosage: 150 MG/500 ML DSW X1 IV. Patient recovered.