Paclitaxel and cardio-respiratory arrest 
Paclitaxel and cardio-respiratory arrest Patient Reports February 11, 2012
Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5719355-0
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 23, 2008. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 207.2 lb, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Paclitaxel dosage: 1 FORM = APPROXIMATELY 10 ML (1ST CYC), 350 MG.. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, DOMPERIDONE, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, FUROSEMIDE, GLYCERYL TRINITRATE, IRBESARTAN, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, NICORANDIL. Patient died on 04/10/2008.
Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5721021-2
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 23, 2008. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 208.3 lb, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. Patient died on 04/10/2008.
Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5730372-7
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 24, 2008. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 208.3 lb, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, disease progression. Paclitaxel dosage: 350 MG FREQ;. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, DOMPERIDONE, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, FUROSEMIDE, GLYCERYL TRINITRATE, IRBESARTAN, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, NICORANDIL. Patient died on 04/10/2008.
Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5732528-6
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 23, 2008. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Paclitaxel dosage: 350 MG. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, DOMPERIDONE, DOXAZOSIN, GLYCERYL TRINITRATE, IRBESARTAN, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, NICORANDIL, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient died.
Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4752290-3
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 24, 2005. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 189.8 lb, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, cyanosis, dyspnoea, infusion related reaction, loss of consciousness, oxygen saturation decreased. Paclitaxel dosage: 300 MG ONCE IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with FAMOTIDINE IV, BENADRYL, DEXAMETHASONE, ZOFRAN, ATIVAN, DIOVAN, TENORMIN. Patient recovered.
Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4809913-X
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 24, 2005. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with oesophageal carcinoma and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arterial rupture, cardio-respiratory arrest, catheter site haemorrhage, disseminated intravascular coagulation, hypotension, iatrogenic injury, infusion related reaction, pneumothorax, renal impairment. Paclitaxel dosage: 249 MG ONE TIME IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with ANZEMET, DEXAMETHASONE, DIPHENHYDRAMINE, FAMOTIDINE. Patient died on 10/13/2005.
Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4810921-3
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 25, 2005. Male patient, weighting 209.4 lb, was diagnosed with oesophageal adenocarcinoma and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure increased, cardio-respiratory arrest, deep vein thrombosis
, dysphagia, dyspnoea, dyspnoea exertional, fall , fatigue, head injury. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, RADIATION. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4810396-4
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on Oct 07, 2005. Male patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, constipation
, haemoglobin decreased, melaena, neutropenia, pyrexia. Paclitaxel dosage: 330 MG/KG DAILY, IV. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/30/2005.Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5324229-3
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 14, 2007. 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, cardio-respiratory 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. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/29/2005.Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4945797-7
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, cardio-respiratory 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 #5370346-1
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 25, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 112.4 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, diabetes mellitus and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, sepsis
. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, INSULIN, GRANISETRON, DEXAMETHASONE, EFCORLIN, PROMETHAZINE, RANITIDINE, CHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/23/2006.Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5109376-3
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 29, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 112.4 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, sepsis
. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, INSULIN, GRANISETRON, DEXAMETHASONE, EFCORTELAN, PROMETHAZINE, RANITIDINE, NORMAL SALINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/23/2006.Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5133020-2
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 29, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 112.4 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, diabetes mellitus and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, sepsis
. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, INSULIN, GRANISETRON, DEXAMETHASONE, EFCORLIN, PROMETHAZINE, RANITIDINE, CHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/23/2006.Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5664028-6
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2008. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 112.4 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, diabetes mellitus and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, sepsis
. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, INSULIN, GRANISETRON, DEXAMETHASONE, EFCORLIN, PROMETHAZINE, RANITIDINE, CHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/23/2006.Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5911901-7
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 07, 2008. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 112.4 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, diabetes mellitus and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, sepsis
. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, INSULIN, GRANISETRON, DEXAMETHASONE, EFCORLIN, PROMETHAZINE, RANITIDINE, CHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/23/2006.Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5119511-9
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 28, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 183.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, hyponatraemia, pancytopenia. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, GLUCOPHAGE, ASPIRIN, PLAVIX, ALLOPURINOL, LOTENSIN, MORPHINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/05/2006.
Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5973318-9
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 11, 2008. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 24.25 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, dyspnoea, feeling hot. Paclitaxel dosage: 94MG IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/31/2008.
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 #6127431-6
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Physician from GREECE on Mar 13, 2009. Male patient was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, hypersensitivity, pulmonary embolism
, sepsis . Paclitaxel dosage: 370 MG CYCLIC ON DAY 1 OF 21-DAY CYCLE. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, HALOPERIDOL, ORPHENADRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/27/2007.Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4682179-X
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 03, 2005. Male patient, weighting 172.6 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activated partial thromboplastin time shortened, anxiety
, arteriogram coronary abnormal, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood fibrinogen increased, cardiac disorder, cardiac failure congestive, cardio-respiratory arrest, chest discomfort. Paclitaxel dosage: 200 MG/M2 IV OVER 1 HR ON DAYS 1 AND 22. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN. Patient recovered.Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5132782-8
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 19, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 275.0 lb, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, dysphonia, dyspnoea, infusion related reaction. Paclitaxel dosage: 114 MG Q WEEK IV. Patient died on 10/17/2006.
Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4611396-X
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 15, 2005. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 211.4 lb, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, hypotension, nausea
, oral intake reduced, pneumonia , respiratory distress, tachycardia, unresponsive to pain stimuli. Paclitaxel dosage: 426 MG X1 - PO. During the same period patient was treated with GEMCITABINE LILLY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/14/2005.Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5166531-4
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 30, 2006. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Paclitaxel dosage: 425 MG X1 IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with FAMOTIDINE, CISPLATIN. Patient died on 11/06/2006.
Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4763314-1
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 22, 2005. Male patient, weighting 171.0 lb, was diagnosed with lung cancer metastatic and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, chest pain
, depressed level of consciousness. Paclitaxel dosage: 350 MG Q3W IV. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, TERAZOSIN, FOSAMAX, LOVASTATIN, SAW PALMETTO, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ASPIRIN, VITAMINS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #6044419-4
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 15, 2009. Female patient, weighting 131.8 lb, was diagnosed with cervix carcinoma and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, cerebrovascular accident, convulsion, feeling abnormal, infusion related reaction, loss of consciousness, myocardial infarction. Paclitaxel dosage: 246 MG Q 21 DAYS IV CHEMO. During the same period patient was treated with CLONIDINE, VICODIN, NORVASC, FEOSOL, COLACE, CIMETIDINE, DIPHENHYDRAMINE, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient died on 12/07/2008.
Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4844818-X
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 01, 2005. Female patient, weighting 135.4 lb, was diagnosed with cervix carcinoma and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: burning sensation, cardio-respiratory arrest, flushing, hyperhidrosis, infusion related reaction, nausea
. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXALIPLATIN, ARANESP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5755558-7
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 30, 2008. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 151.0 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer
and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Paclitaxel dosage: 132 MG WEEKLY IV DRIP. Patient recovered.Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5947829-6
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ISRAEL on Oct 19, 2008. Female patient, 77 years of age, was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, cyanosis, hyperhidrosis, hypotension. Paclitaxel dosage: 6 MG/ML INJ. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5734314-X
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 24, 2008. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 208.3 lb, was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, DOMPERIDONE, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, FUROSEMIDE, GLYCERYL TRINITRATE, IRBESARTAN, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, NICORANDIL. Patient died on 04/10/2008.
Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5822575-8
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from PORTUGAL on July 03, 2008. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, feeling hot, hyperhidrosis, pallor, presyncope. Paclitaxel dosage: 6 MG/ML IV. Patient recovered.
Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5960993-8
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from PORTUGAL on Nov 03, 2008. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, feeling hot, hyperhidrosis, hypersensitivity, pallor, presyncope. Paclitaxel dosage: 6 MG/ML IV. Patient recovered.
Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4887575-3
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 19, 2006. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 229.0 lb, was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: burning sensation, cardio-respiratory arrest, chest discomfort, dizziness
, dyspnoea, hyperhidrosis, infusion related reaction, palpitations, vision blurred. Paclitaxel dosage: 120 MG IV INFUSED OVER 60 MIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.