Pentostatin and haemolytic anaemia Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Pentostatin Side Effects Report #5209171-0
Pentostatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 03, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Pentostatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood potassium increased, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, haemolytic anaemia, ischaemic cardiomyopathy, renal failure, upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage. Pentostatin dosage: 8 MG Q3W IV. During the same period patient was treated with CYTOXAN, RITUXAN, ALLOPURINOL, SEPTRA DS, VALTREX, BENADRYL, DECADRON, KYTRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/05/2006.

Pentostatin Side Effects Report #5179191-3
Pentostatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 01, 2006. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Pentostatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood potassium increased, faeces discoloured, haemolytic anaemia, ischaemic cardiomyopathy, renal failure, upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage. Pentostatin dosage: 8 MG Q3W IV. During the same period patient was treated with CYTOXAN, RITUXAN, ALLOPURINOL, SEPTRA DS, VALTREX, BENADRYL, DECADRON, KYTRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/05/2006.

Pentostatin Side Effects Report #5186946-8
Pentostatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 01, 2006. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Pentostatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood potassium increased, haemolytic anaemia, ischaemic cardiomyopathy, renal failure, upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage. Pentostatin dosage: 8 MG Q3W IV. During the same period patient was treated with CYTOXAN, RITUXAN, ALLOPURINOL, SEPTRA DS, VALTREX, BENADRYL, DECADRON, KYTRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/05/2006.