Pemetrexed and diarrhoea Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #5225099-4
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from AUSTRALIA on Jan 30, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 158.7 lb, was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer extensive stage, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, constipation  and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea. Pemetrexed dosage: 980 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, DILTIAZEM CD, INDAPAMIDE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, COLOXYL WITH SENNA, CALCIUM CARBONATE, FOLIC ACID, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #5567016-3
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from CHINA on Dec 05, 2007. Male patient, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer extensive stage, metastases to bone and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, diplegia, infection , proctitis. Pemetrexed dosage: 500 MG/M2, DAY 1 OF 21 DAY CYCLE. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, DEXAMETHASONE, PAMIDRONATE DI. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #5469876-3
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 13, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, weighting 85.98 lb, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma malignant, iron deficiency anaemia, cholelithiasis, osteoporosis  and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amyloidosis, blood albumin decreased, decreased appetite, diarrhoea, febrile neutropenia, gastric ulcer, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, oedema. Pemetrexed dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PANVITAN, METHYCOBAL, FERROMIA, URSO, COSPANON, ALFAROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #5507916-3
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Oct 23, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, weighting 85.98 lb, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma malignant, iron deficiency anaemia, cholelithiasis and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amyloidosis, blood albumin decreased, decreased appetite, diarrhoea, febrile neutropenia, gastric ulcer, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, oedema. Pemetrexed dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, PANVITAN, METHYCOBAL, FERROMIA, URSO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #4746611-5
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from ARGENTINA on Aug 03, 2005. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma malignant and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cystitis haemorrhagic, dehydration, diarrhoea, hypotension, lung infection, multi-organ failure, renal failure, respiratory failure. Pemetrexed dosage: 500 MG/M2. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B CAP, REHYDRATION SALT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/29/2005.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #4783576-4
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from ARGENTINA on Sept 08, 2005. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma malignant and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cystitis haemorrhagic, dehydration, diarrhoea, hypotension, lung infection, multi-organ failure, renal failure. Pemetrexed dosage: 500 MG/M2. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B CAP, REHYDRATION SALT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/29/2005.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #5482253-4
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 27, 2007. Female patient, weighting 132.5 lb, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma malignant, prophylaxis and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cholecystitis, diarrhoea, gastritis, pseudomonal sepsis, vomiting. Pemetrexed dosage: 500 MG/M2, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, PANVITAN, HYDROXOCOBALAMIN ACETATE, FAMOTIDINE, OMEPRAL, URSO, NORVASC, LIPITOR. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #5533031-9
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 27, 2007. Female patient, weighting 132.5 lb, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma malignant, prophylaxis, cholelithiasis, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cholecystitis, diarrhoea, malignant neoplasm progression, pseudomonal sepsis. Pemetrexed dosage: 500 MG/M2, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, PANVITAN, HYDROXOCOBALAMIN ACETATE, GASTER, OMEPRAL, URSO, NORVASC, LIPITOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #5535864-1
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 21, 2007. Male patient, weighting 123.0 lb, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma malignant, prophylaxis and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, diarrhoea, neutrophil count decreased, platelet count decreased, renal impairment, shock, white blood cell count decreased. Pemetrexed dosage: 500 MG/M2, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, PANVITAN, MASBLON H, NORVASC, FRANDOL, KYTRIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.


Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #5608267-9
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Jan 22, 2008. Male patient, weighting 123.0 lb, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma malignant, prophylaxis, hypertension, angina pectoris and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, diarrhoea, neutrophil count decreased, platelet count decreased, renal function test abnormal, shock, white blood cell count decreased. Pemetrexed dosage: 500 MG/M2, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, PANVITAN, MASBLON H, NORVASC, FRANDOL, KYTRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #5891284-1
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 11, 2008. Female patient, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma malignant, insomnia, prophylaxis and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, decreased appetite, diarrhoea, malaise, nausea , pleurisy. Pemetrexed dosage: 500 MG/M2, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, PANVITAN, CYANOCOBALAMIN, SOLANAX, LASIX, SEROTONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #4607731-9
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from on Feb 15, 2005. Male patient, 78 years of age, weighting 277.8 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anal infection, constipation , diarrhoea, mucosal inflammation, proctitis. Pemetrexed dosage: 1200 MG. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, VITAMIN B, LAFOL, DEXAMETHASONE, KEVATRIL, ENALAPRIL, GLUCOPHAGE, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #4855220-9
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 30, 2005. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aspiration, bronchiectasis, condition aggravated, diarrhoea, haemoglobin decreased, lung consolidation, pleural effusion, pneumonia , purulent discharge. Pemetrexed dosage: 500 MG/M2, OTHER, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, FUROSEMIDE, DARVOCET, NEXIUM, DIGOXIN, FOLIC ACID, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, FLOMAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #4860194-0
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 29, 2005. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aspiration, bronchiectasis, condition aggravated, diarrhoea, dyspnoea exertional, haemoglobin decreased, pneumonia , purulence, white blood cell count increased. Pemetrexed dosage: 500 MG/M2, OTHER, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, FUROSEMIDE, DARVOCET, NEXIUM, DIGOXIN, FOLIC ACID, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, FLOMAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #4886400-4
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 29, 2005. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bronchiectasis, condition aggravated, diarrhoea, haemoglobin decreased, lung consolidation, pleural effusion, purulence. Pemetrexed dosage: 500 MG/M2, OTHER, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, FUROSEMIDE, NEXIUM, FOLIC ACID, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, FLOMAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #4935184-X
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 15, 2006. Male patient, 77 years of age, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aspiration, bronchiectasis, condition aggravated, diarrhoea, disease progression, effusion, haemoglobin decreased, neutrophil count decreased, pneumonia . Pemetrexed dosage: 500 MG/M2, OTHER, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, FUROSEMIDE, DARVOCET, NEXIUM, DIGOXIN, FOLIC ACID, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, FLOMAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #5290726-2
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 05, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , bacteria stool identified, colitis, diarrhoea, nausea , white blood cell count increased. Pemetrexed dosage: 250MG/M2, IV. During the same period patient was treated with SORAFENIB, VICODIN, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #5870666-8
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Aug 22, 2008. Male patient, weighting 174.2 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, prophylaxis and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, leukopenia. Pemetrexed dosage: 500 MG/M2, DAY 1 EVERY 21 DAYS. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, KEVATRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #5898194-4
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Sept 12, 2008. Male patient, weighting 174.2 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, prophylaxis and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, enteritis, ileus, leukopenia. Pemetrexed dosage: 500 MG/M2, DAY 1 EVERY 21 DAYS. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, KEVATRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #5742531-8
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on May 05, 2008. Female patient, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with neuroendocrine carcinoma and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, pancreatitis, vomiting. Pemetrexed dosage: 500 MG/M2, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with SUNITINIB MALATE, SUNITINIB MALATE, SUNITINIB MALATE, SUNITINIB MALATE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #5372489-5
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on June 15, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with neoplasm malignant, prophylaxis, wound infection, constipation  and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, hypokalaemia, pseudomonal sepsis. Pemetrexed dosage: 500 MG/M2, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, DEXAMETHASONE, CEFAMEZIN, GENTAMICIN, SENNOSIDE, CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE, CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #5518080-9
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Nov 01, 2007. Female patient, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with metastatic neoplasm and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, lipase increased, vomiting. Pemetrexed dosage: 500 MG/M2, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, OMEPRAZOLE, NYSTATIN, HYDROCORTISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #5624315-4
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Jan 31, 2008. Female patient, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with metastatic neoplasm and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, lipase increased, vomiting. Pemetrexed dosage: 500 MG/M2, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with SUNITINIB MALATE, SUNITINIB MALATE, SUNITINIB MALATE, SUNITINIB MALATE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #5391531-9
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on July 13, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with mesothelioma malignant and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, neutropenia, pneumonia , renal failure. Pemetrexed dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN. Patient died on 03/01/2006.


Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #4614144-2
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from on Mar 01, 2005. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with mesothelioma  and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, febrile neutropenia, renal failure, renal tubular necrosis, sepsis , vomiting. Pemetrexed dosage: 930 MG. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, BUMETANIDE, CORDARONE, SINTROM, CAPOTEN, FRAXIPARINE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/01/2004.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #4788905-3
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from BELGIUM on Sept 26, 2005. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with mesothelioma  and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, febrile neutropenia, renal failure, renal tubular necrosis, sepsis , vomiting. Pemetrexed dosage: 930 MG. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, BUMETANIDE, CORDARONE, SINTROM, CAPOTEN, FRAXIPARINE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/01/2004.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #4686993-6
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from on May 23, 2005. Male patient, 55 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with mesothelioma  and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood culture positive, campylobacter infection, diarrhoea, hypotension, hypoxia, ileitis, mucosal inflammation. Pemetrexed dosage: 750 MG. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, ZALDIAR, LORAZEPAM, CITALOPRAM, ATROVENT, NEXIAM, FOLAVIT, MEDROL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 05/19/2005.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #4553350-2
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from on Oct 27, 2004. Female patient, 59 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with colon cancer and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: candidiasis, diarrhoea, implant site infection, left ventricular failure, lung infiltration, pancytopenia, pneumonia , post procedural haemorrhage. Pemetrexed dosage: 500 MG/M2. During the same period patient was treated with IRINOTECAN, VITAMIN B, LAFOL, DEXAMETHASONE, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, ZOLOFT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/06/2004.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #5503972-7
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Oct 17, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 218.3 lb, was diagnosed with bronchial carcinoma and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, neutropenia. Pemetrexed dosage: 500 MG/M2, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with MONOTILDIEM, ARIXTRA, TRIATEC, ZOCOR, SEROPRAM, XANAX, IMOVANE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/06/2007.


Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #5522147-9
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Nov 08, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 218.3 lb, was diagnosed with bronchial carcinoma, vitamin supplementation, prophylaxis and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, neutropenia, septic shock. Pemetrexed dosage: 500 MG/M2, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/06/2007.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #5013950-2
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Health Professional from POLAND on May 08, 2006. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 164.9 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood potassium decreased, breath sounds abnormal, diarrhoea, disease progression, granulocyte count increased, hypokalaemia, performance status decreased, pulmonary thrombosis. Pemetrexed dosage: 850 MG INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12, DURAGESIC, AMARYL, ENALAPRIL MALEATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/25/2004.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #5668718-0
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 11, 2008. Male patient, 83 years of age, weighting 192.0 lb, was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea. Pemetrexed dosage: 1000MG OTHER IV. Patient recovered.

Pemetrexed Side Effects Report #4709556-2
Pemetrexed side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 22, 2005. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 240.3 lb, was treated with Pemetrexed. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, cardio-respiratory arrest, diarrhoea, disseminated intravascular coagulation, dyspnoea, febrile neutropenia, haemodynamic instability, lung infiltration, nausea . Pemetrexed dosage: 900 MG/M2. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/12/2005.