Paclitaxel and respiratory failure Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5235118-7
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Jan 22, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with ovarian epithelial cancer recurrent and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: neutropenia, respiratory failure, respiratory tract infection. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, FUROSEMIDE, PREDNISONE, SALBUTAMOL, IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, BUDESONIDE, FENTANYL, LORAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5235118-7
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Jan 22, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with ovarian epithelial cancer recurrent and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: neutropenia, respiratory failure, respiratory tract infection. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, FUROSEMIDE, PREDNISONE, SALBUTAMOL, IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, BUDESONIDE, FENTANYL, LORAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5048769-X
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SPAIN on June 22, 2006. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with ovarian epithelial cancer recurrent and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, respiratory failure, respiratory tract infection. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, OMEPRAZOLE, FUROSEMIDE, PREDNISONE, SALBUTAMOL, IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, BUDESONIDE, FENTANYL TRANSDERMAL SYSTEM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5186488-X
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SPAIN on Nov 28, 2006. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with ovarian epithelial cancer recurrent and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: respiratory failure, respiratory tract infection. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, OMEPRAZOLE, FUROSEMIDE, PREDNISONE, VENTOLIN, IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, BUDESONIDE, FENTANYL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4989787-7
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Physician from HUNGARY on Apr 22, 2006. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypotension, interstitial lung disease, leukocytosis, pneumonitis, pulmonary fibrosis , respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: 175 MG/M2 OTH IV. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, DEXAMETHASONE, DIPHENHYDRAMINE, RANITIDINE. Patient died.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5706658-9
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 14, 2008. Female patient, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5355985-6
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on June 12, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with oesophageal carcinoma, interstitial lung disease, hypertension, gastritis prophylaxis, constipation , insomnia, pyrexia and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: respiratory failure, tuberculosis . Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDONINE, AMLODIN, GASTER D, PURSENNID, AMOBAN, VOLTAREN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5360917-0
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on June 15, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with oesophageal carcinoma, interstitial lung disease, hypertension, gastritis prophylaxis, constipation , insomnia, pyrexia and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: respiratory failure, tuberculosis . Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDONINE, AMLODIN, GASTER D, PURSENNID, AMOBAN, VOLTAREN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/15/2007.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5370840-3
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on June 21, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with oesophageal carcinoma, interstitial lung disease, hypertension, gastritis prophylaxis, constipation , insomnia, pyrexia and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: respiratory failure, tuberculosis . Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDONINE, AMLODIN, GASTER D, PURSENNID, AMOBAN, VOLTAREN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/15/2007.


Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5381451-8
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on July 03, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with oesophageal carcinoma, interstitial lung disease, hypertension, gastritis prophylaxis, constipation , insomnia, pyrexia and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: respiratory failure, tuberculosis . Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDONINE, AMLODIN, GASTER D, PURSENNID, AMOBAN, VOLTAREN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/15/2007.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5405248-5
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Aug 02, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with oesophageal carcinoma, interstitial lung disease, hypertension, gastritis prophylaxis, constipation , insomnia, pyrexia and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: malignant neoplasm progression, respiratory failure, tuberculosis . Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDONINE, AMLODIPINE, FAMOTIDINE, PURSENNID, AMOBAN, VOLTAREN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/15/2007.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5409526-5
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Aug 08, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with oesophageal carcinoma, interstitial lung disease, hypertension, gastritis prophylaxis, constipation , insomnia, pyrexia and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: malignant neoplasm progression, respiratory failure, tuberculosis . Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDONINE, AMLODIPINE, FAMOTIDINE, PURSENNID, AMOBAN, VOLTAREN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/15/2007.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5203458-3
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 04, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer stage iv and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAGAMET, BENADRYL, DECADRON, KYTRIL, TUSSIONEX, OXYGEN. Patient died on 10/30/2006.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #6024798-4
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 29, 2008. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, neutropenia, respiratory failure, thrombocytopenia. Paclitaxel dosage: 373MG DAY 1 OF 21 DAY CYCLE(04JAN07);DOSE REDUCED. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, SPIRIVA, ACEBUTOLOL, MS CONTIN, MORPHINE SULPHATE, SENOKOT, ALBUTEROL, ELAVIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/25/2007.


Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5119522-3
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 28, 2006. Male patient, 72 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: diarrhoea, leukopenia, mental status changes, respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, GLIPIZIDE, LEXAPRO, LANOXIN, LASIX, LOMOTIL, IMODIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/08/2006.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4585428-1
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 16, 2005. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pneumonia , respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN. Patient died on 08/02/2004.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4608758-3
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 16, 2005. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pneumonia , respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/02/2004.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5067260-8
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SPAIN on July 14, 2006. Male patient, 62 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: chest pain , purpura, pyrexia, respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: 396 MG IV. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, TIOTROPIUM, PLUSVENT, FUORSEMIDE, POTASSIUM, METAMIZOLE, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4728168-8
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 28, 2005. Male patient, weighting 144.2 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haemoptysis, hypoxia, respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, RADIATION. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/24/2005.


Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5939438-X
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SLOVAKIA (Slovak Republic) on Sept 09, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with neoplasm and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone marrow failure, febrile neutropenia, granulocytopenia, megacolon, respiratory failure, sepsis , septic shock. Paclitaxel dosage: 175 MG/M2 PER_CYCLE OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with ETOPOSIDE, CISPLATIN, BLEOMYCIN SULPHATE, DEXAMETHASON, BISULEPIN, RANITIDINE. Patient died.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5811990-4
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SLOVAKIA (Slovak Republic) on July 07, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with extragonadal primary non-seminoma and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, respiratory failure, septic shock. Paclitaxel dosage: 175 MG/M2 PER_CYCLE OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with ETOPOSIDE, CISPLATIN, BLEOMYCIN SULPHATE, DEXAMETHASONE, BISULEPIN, RANITIDINE. Patient died.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4578265-5
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 01, 2005. Female patient, weighting 210.3 lb, was diagnosed with cervix carcinoma and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest discomfort, chronic obstructive airways disease exacerbated, epistaxis, laryngotracheo bronchitis, nasal dryness, respiratory failure, sinusitis . Paclitaxel dosage: 80MG M2 IV WEEKLY. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, ONDANSETRON, AMOXICILLIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5676954-2
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 19, 2008. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, blood magnesium decreased, diarrhoea, iron deficiency anaemia, pneumothorax, respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRASTUZUMAB, AMOXICILLIN, CLARITHROMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/07/2008.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4939431-X
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Aug 30, 2005. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, endocarditis , respiratory failure, staphylococcal sepsis. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CAPECITABINE, CLEMASTINE, RANITIDINE, GRANISETRON, DEXAMETHASONE, DARBEPOETIN ALFA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/11/2005.


Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5034063-X
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2006. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 143.0 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: heart rate increased, pulmonary toxicity, respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5632876-4
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Feb 18, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with bladder cancer  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, pneumonia , pulmonary fibrosis , respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GEMCITABINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/14/2004.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4781123-4
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 26, 2005. Male patient, weighting 163.1 lb, was diagnosed with bladder cancer  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , breath sounds abnormal, percussion test abnormal, platelet count decreased, respiratory failure, right ventricular failure. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GEMCITABINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4624886-0
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on July 26, 2004. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with gastritis, diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, constipation , infection  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disseminated tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: START DATE: 22-JUN-2004. MG/BODY (100MG/MM2). During the same period patient was treated with GASTER D, AMARYL, PURSENNID, ISODINE, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/13/2004.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5118907-9
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Sept 12, 2006. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with ovarian epithelial cancer recurrent and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure decreased, bradycardia, brain hypoxia, bronchospasm, convulsion, cyanosis, dyspnoea, respiratory failure, respiratory rate increased. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, DMXAA, ASPIRIN, PANTOPRAZOLE, ATORVASTATIN. Patient died on 05/19/2006.


Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5133049-4
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Oct 03, 2006. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with ovarian epithelial cancer recurrent and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure decreased, bradycardia, brain hypoxia, bronchospasm, convulsion, respiratory failure, resuscitation. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, DMXAA, ASPIRIN, PANTOPRAZOLE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM. Patient died on 05/19/2006.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5020734-8
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on May 17, 2006. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with ovarian epithelial cancer recurrent and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure decreased, bradycardia, cyanosis, dyspnoea, infusion related reaction, respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, DMXAA, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, PANTOPRAZOLE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5031161-1
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on June 02, 2006. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with ovarian epithelial cancer recurrent and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure decreased, bradycardia, brain hypoxia, convulsion, cyanosis, hypersensitivity, respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, DMXAA, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, PANTOPRAZOLE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM. Patient died on 05/19/2006.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5643232-7
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from SPAIN on Feb 18, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: erythema, respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RANITIDINE, GRANISETRON, DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5203775-7
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 09, 2007. Male patient, weighting 275.0 lb, was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, pneumonia , respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IRINOTECAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5168903-0
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 06, 2006. Male patient, weighting 275.6 lb, was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disease progression, pneumonia , respiratory failure, small cell lung cancer metastatic, tachycardia. Paclitaxel dosage: 75MG/M2 DAYS 1 + 8 IV Q 21 DAYS. During the same period patient was treated with IRINOTECAN, OXYCONTIN, OXY IR, ALLOPURINOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5809912-5
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 14, 2008. Female patient, weighting 166.2 lb, was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pneumonitis, pulmonary fibrosis , respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/17/2008.