Paclitaxel and cardiac arrest Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5007368-6
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 03, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , neoplasm progression. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, DOXORUBICIN, CISPLATIN. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4679306-7
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 19, 2005. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , circulatory collapse, hypersensitivity, hypotension, loss of consciousness, respiratory disorder. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, ZOFRAN, KEVETRIL. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #6093644-5
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from GERMANY on Feb 12, 2009. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer metastatic and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic reaction, cardiac arrest . Paclitaxel dosage: 306 MG, PER CYCLE, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with ONDANSETRON, DEXAMETHASONE, RANITIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5254870-8
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 21, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, weighting 85.98 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , dehydration, hyperkalaemia. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN, CELECOXIB, DEXTROMETHORPHAN, HALOPERIDOL, OMEPRAZOLE, PICOSULPHATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/09/2007.


Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5893575-7
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 22, 2008. Male patient, 76 years of age, weighting 85.98 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN, CELECOXIB, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, HALOPERIDOL, OMEPRAZOLE, PICOSULPHATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/09/2007.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5945941-9
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 07, 2008. Male patient, 76 years of age, weighting 85.98 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea. Paclitaxel dosage: 1STCYC:22DEC06(278 MG ON DAY 1 OF 21DAY CYC), 2NDCYC ON 11JAN07 (260MG ON DAY 1 OF 21DAY CYC IV). During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN, CELECOXIB, DEXTROMETHORPHAN, HALOPERIDOL, OMEPRAZOLE, PICOSULPHATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/09/2007.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4930466-X
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 27, 2006. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 202.8 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, arthralgia, bradycardia, cardiac arrest , coma, constipation , dysarthria, dyspnoea at rest, facial palsy. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, FOSAMAX, ATENOLOL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, ANZEMET, COMPAZINE, ALLOPURINOL, MAGNESIUM OXIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/29/2005.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5119510-7
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 28, 2006. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 211.6 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , respiratory arrest. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PARAPLATIN, TELCYTA, NORVASC, FLUOXETINE, DURAGESIC, SENOKOT, ATIVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5120012-2
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 28, 2006. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 211.6 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , respiratory arrest. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PARAPLATIN, TELCYTA, NORVASC, FLUOXETINE, DURAGESIC, SENOKOT, ATIVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5121911-8
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 28, 2006. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 211.6 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood pressure decreased, cardiac arrest , convulsion, epistaxis, loss of consciousness, myocardial infarction. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, NORVASC, FLUOXETINE, DURAGESIC, SENOKOT, ATIVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4578393-4
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Dec 02, 2003. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , cardio-respiratory arrest, cyanosis, dyspnoea, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, oxygen saturation decreased, pulmonary embolism . Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATROVENT, FORADIL, DOLCONTRAL, CLEMASTINE, DEXAMETHASONE PHOSPHATE, ZANTAC, ZOFRAN, CISPLATIN. Patient died on 11/26/2003.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #6027670-9
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Physician from MEXICO on Jan 02, 2009. Male patient, weighting 85.98 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arrhythmia , cardiac arrest , dehydration, diarrhoea, hyperkalaemia, renal failure acute. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, GABAPENTIN, CLONAZEPAM, PARACETAMOL. Patient died on 02/10/2007.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4613688-7
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 25, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with neoplasm malignant and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest . Paclitaxel dosage: 100 MG/M2 ONCE IV. During the same period patient was treated with DOXORUBICIN. Patient died.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4613807-2
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 25, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with neoplasm and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest . Paclitaxel dosage: 100 MG/M2 ONCE, IV. During the same period patient was treated with DOXORUBICIN. Patient died.


Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5900846-4
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SPAIN on Sept 18, 2008. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain , bradyarrhythmia, bundle branch block, cardiac arrest , dyspnoea, hypersensitivity, metastases to bone, nausea , sinus tachycardia. Paclitaxel dosage: 175 MG/M2 PER_CYCLE OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, ONDANSETRON, DEXAMETHASONE, DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE, RANITIDINE. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4795563-0
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 07, 2005. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with inflammatory carcinoma of the breast and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , electrocardiogram t wave abnormal, hypertension, loss of consciousness, oxygen saturation decreased, troponin increased, ventricular tachycardia. Paclitaxel dosage: 80 MG/M2 -134MG- WEEKLY IV DRIP (FIRST DOSE IN OVER A YEAR). During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL, PRAVASTATIN, COZAAR, ACTONEL, CLONIDINE, ASPIRIN, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5714318-3
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 22, 2008. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatic neoplasm malignant and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic reaction, blood pressure immeasurable, cardiac arrest , erythema, flushing, no therapeutic response, respiratory arrest, tachycardia. Paclitaxel dosage: 331MG ONCE IV. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, FLUOXETINE, FUROSEMIDE, GLIMEPIRIDE, LEVOFLOXACIN, LOPERAMIDE, LORAZEPAM, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #6089152-8
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Feb 16, 2009. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer female and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , shock. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXTROSE. Patient died.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #6093896-1
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Feb 16, 2009. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer female and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest . Paclitaxel dosage: 18.5 MG AND 300 MG INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOSE. Patient died.


Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #6088173-9
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Feb 17, 2009. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest . Paclitaxel dosage: 300MG; INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOSE. Patient died on 12/12/2008.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #6109163-3
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Feb 16, 2009. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest . Paclitaxel dosage: 18.5 MG, ONCE DAILY, INTRAVENOUS; 300 MG (ONCE DAILY) INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with DEXTROSE. Patient died on 12/12/2008.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5912028-0
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 22, 2008. Female patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest . Paclitaxel dosage: 80 MG/M2, INTRAVENOUS (NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED). During the same period patient was treated with FLUOROURACIL, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, DOCETAXEL, EPIRUBICIN. Patient died.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5912523-4
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 24, 2008. Female patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest . Paclitaxel dosage: 80 MG/M2 FREQ UNK IV. During the same period patient was treated with FLUOROURACIL, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, DOCETAXEL, EPIRUBICIN. Patient died on 06/02/2008.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5218638-0
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND on Jan 10, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, atrial fibrillation , blood bicarbonate decreased, blood ph decreased, bone marrow failure, breast cancer recurrent, cardiac arrest , cellulitis , cerebral infarction. Paclitaxel dosage: 175 MG/M2 PER_CYCLE. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, ONDANSETRON, PEGFILGRASTIM, MOTILIUM, LANSOPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.


Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5263886-7
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 09, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone marrow failure, cardiac arrest , cellulitis , clostridial infection, diabetic ketoacidotic hyperglycaemic coma, disseminated intravascular coagulation, female genital tract fistula, myocardial infarction, neuropathy. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PEGFILGRASTIM, DEXAMETHASONE, ONDANSETRON, MOTILIUM, LANSOPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5291325-9
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND on Mar 21, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , blood ph decreased, bone marrow failure, cardiac arrest , cellulitis , clostridial infection, diabetic coma, disease recurrence, disseminated intravascular coagulation. Paclitaxel dosage: 175 MG/M2 PER_CYCLE. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, ONDANSETRON, PEGFILGRASTIM, MOTILIUM, LANSOPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5321182-3
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 08, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone marrow failure, cardiac arrest , cellulitis , clostridial infection, diabetic ketoacidotic hyperglycaemic coma, disseminated intravascular coagulation, female genital tract fistula, myocardial infarction, neuropathy. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PEGFILGRASTIM, DEXAMETHASONE, ONDANSETRON, MOTILIUM, LANSOPRAZOLE, DOMPERIDONE, ADRIAMYCIN PFS, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5321428-1
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from IRELAND on May 08, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone marrow failure, cardiac arrest , cellulitis , clostridial infection, diabetic ketoacidotic hyperglycaemic coma, disseminated intravascular coagulation, female genital tract fistula, malignant neoplasm progression, myocardial infarction. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, DOMPERIDONE, LANSOPRAZOLE, ONDANSETRON, PEGFILGRASTIM, MOTILIUM, ADRIAMYCIN PFS, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5337089-1
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from IRELAND on May 28, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone marrow failure, cardiac arrest , cellulitis , clostridial infection, diabetic ketoacidotic hyperglycaemic coma, disseminated intravascular coagulation, female genital tract fistula, malignant neoplasm progression, myocardial infarction. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, DOMPERIDONE, LANSOPRAZOLE, ONDANSETRON, PEGFILGRASTIM, MOTILIUM, ADRIAMYCIN PFS, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.


Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #6110958-0
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Mar 09, 2009. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 145.5 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, bacterial infection , cardiac failure and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , shock. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM, PANTOPRAZOLE, TORSEMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #6122273-X
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Mar 11, 2009. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 145.5 lb, was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , shock. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, PANTOPRAZOLE, TORASEMIDE, AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #6126965-8
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Mar 09, 2009. Male patient, 69 years of age, was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , shock. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5332871-9
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 09, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , bone marrow failure, cardiac arrest , cellulitis , cerebral infarction, clostridial infection, dermatitis bullous, diabetic coma, diabetic ketoacidosis. Paclitaxel dosage: 175 MG/M2 PER_CYCLE. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, ONDANSETRON, PEGFILGRASTIM, MOTILIUM. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4951781-X
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 22, 2006. Male patient, weighting 158.7 lb, was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , infusion related reaction. Paclitaxel dosage: 372 MG ONCE OVER 3 HOURS IV. Patient recovered.