Tarceva and respiratory failure Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5536556-5
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRIA on Nov 19, 2007. Male patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 25 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient died.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5353595-8
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on May 24, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with pancreatic carcinoma metastatic and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradycardia, convulsion, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, prothrombin time prolonged, respiratory failure, shock haemorrhagic, ventricular fibrillation. Tarceva dosage: 100 MG (QD), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with GEMZAR. Patient died.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5101908-4
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 23, 2006. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with pancreatic carcinoma and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pulmonary toxicity, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5368258-2
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on June 04, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with pancreatic carcinoma and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradycardia, cardiovascular disorder, convulsion, diarrhoea, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, haematochezia, respiratory failure, shock haemorrhagic, ventricular fibrillation. Tarceva dosage: 100 MG (QD), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with GEMZAR, METOPROLOL TARTRATE. Patient died.


Tarceva Side Effects Report #5413050-3
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on July 25, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with pancreatic carcinoma and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradycardia, cardiovascular disorder, convulsion, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, respiratory failure, shock haemorrhagic, ventricular fibrillation. Tarceva dosage: 100 MG (QD), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with GEMZAR, METOPROLOL TARTRATE. Patient died.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5527206-2
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 12, 2007. Male patient, 89 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer recurrent and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: no therapeutic response, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with HEPARIN, ANTIBIOTIC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5409382-5
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from CHINA on July 30, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disease progression, haemoptysis, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG (QD), ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/28/2007.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5935293-2
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from ITALY on Oct 14, 2008. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cough, dyspnoea, haemoptysis, lung infiltration, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: (150 MG, QD), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE, GABAPENTIN, JURNISTA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5339454-5
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from BELGIUM on May 11, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety , respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG QD, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Tarceva Side Effects Report #5385595-6
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from CHINA on June 25, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cough, cyanosis, dyspnoea, haemoptysis, pyrexia, respiratory failure, white blood cell count increased. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG (QD), ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5422998-5
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from CHINA on Aug 03, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cough, disease progression, haemoptysis, pyrexia, respiratory failure, white blood cell count increased. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG (QD), ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5500045-4
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA on Oct 09, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lung infection, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: (150 MG, QD, ORAL). Patient died on 09/26/1934.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5420735-1
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA on Aug 01, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure, disease progression, dyspnoea, respiratory failure, tachypnoea. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG (QD), ORAL. Patient died on 07/21/2007.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5603399-3
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA on Jan 07, 2008. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, haematochezia, rash pustular, respiratory failure, restlessness. Tarceva dosage: (150 MG, QD), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with TECHNETIUM TC. Patient died.


Tarceva Side Effects Report #5766207-6
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from CHINA on May 19, 2008. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure, melaena, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: (150 MG, QD), ORAL. Patient died.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5072380-8
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 17, 2006. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: multi-organ failure, pneumonitis, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG (QD), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ELAVIL, PRILOSEC, THEOPHYLLINE, VERAPAMIL, ZETIA, EZETIMIBE, TRIAMTERENE, QUINAPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5101921-7
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 23, 2006. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, hepatic failure, lung disorder, multi-organ failure, pneumonitis, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG (QD), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ELAVIL, PRILOSEC, THEOPHYLLINE, VERAPAMIL, ZETIA, EZETIMIBE, TRIAMTERENE, QUINAPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5251950-8
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 09, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dysphagia, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG (QD), ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #4873880-3
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 03, 2006. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 160.9 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: interstitial lung disease, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, TAXOL, GEMZAR. Patient died on 12/30/2005.


Tarceva Side Effects Report #5856815-6
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on Aug 08, 2008. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: respiratory failure, septic shock. Tarceva dosage: unknown. Patient died on 07/25/2008.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5818746-7
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 18, 2008. Female patient, weighting 102.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, asthenia, pleural effusion, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 100MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with AVASTIN, SYNTHROID, LIPITO, MEGACE, COLACE, ZOFRAN, SENOKOT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #4699018-3
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on June 23, 2005. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pulmonary toxicity, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG PO HS. Patient died on 01/30/2005.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #4699133-4
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on June 23, 2005. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pulmonary toxicity, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG QHS ORAL. Patient died on 01/30/2005.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #4749880-0
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 02, 2005. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , pulmonary toxicity, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG (QD), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CARDIZEM, LASIX, WARFARIN, ADVAIR DISKUS, OXYCODONE, ALLOPURINOL. Patient died on 01/30/2005.


Tarceva Side Effects Report #5314765-8
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Health Professional from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on Apr 13, 2007. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arterial thrombosis limb, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG (QD), ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5755888-9
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA on May 22, 2008. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cross infection, diarrhoea, rash , respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG, OD, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5800766-X
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from BRAZIL on June 16, 2008. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, neoplasm malignant, rash , respiratory failure, skin burning sensation. Tarceva dosage: (150 MG,QD),ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMITRIPTLINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5911488-9
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 18, 2008. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disease progression, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient died on 09/01/2008.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5527194-9
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 09, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bronchopneumonia, international normalised ratio increased, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary haemorrhage, pulmonary infarction, pulmonary oedema, rash maculo-papular, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: (150 MG), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PHYTONADIONE, WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.


Tarceva Side Effects Report #5472454-3
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA on Sept 11, 2007. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lung neoplasm malignant, malignant neoplasm progression, platelet count decreased, respiratory failure, white blood cell count decreased. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG (QD), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PROPOXYPHEN NAPSYLATE, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE, DILANTIN KAPSEAL, MANNITOL. Patient died on 08/31/2007.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5417864-5
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on July 31, 2007. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, pulmonary fibrosis , rash , respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG (QD), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with TRANXENE, ESMEPRAZOLE, FLECAINIDE ACETATE, VERAPAMIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/26/2007.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5413294-0
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA on July 27, 2007. Male patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, haemoptysis, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG (QD), ORAL. Patient died.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #4750364-4
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from SWITZERLAND on Aug 03, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cough, lung disorder, rash , respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG (TID), ORAL. Patient recovered.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5822586-2
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on July 10, 2008. Male patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with lung cancer metastatic and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arrhythmia , blood disorder, pleural effusion, pneumonia , respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Tarceva Side Effects Report #5871862-6
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 04, 2008. Female patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with lung cancer metastatic and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary toxicity, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: unknown. Patient died on 05/24/2008.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5884688-4
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on Aug 27, 2008. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: interstitial lung disease, malignant neoplasm progression, quality of life decreased, rash , respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: (150 MG, QD), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with MECLIZINE, MOSAPRIDE CITRATE, BROWNTURE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #4817719-0
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 01, 2005. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: culture positive, cytomegalovirus infection , pneumocystis jiroveci infection, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with TEMODAR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/29/2005.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5472221-0
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 18, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with bronchioloalveolar carcinoma and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, hypokalaemia, hypotension, lethargy, myalgia, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: (QD), ORAL, 75 MG (QOD), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, PREDNISONE, BACTRIM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5400103-9
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on July 10, 2007. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchial carcinoma and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pulmonary fibrosis , rash , respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG (QD), ORAL. Patient died on 06/26/2007.


Tarceva Side Effects Report #5407464-5
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on July 19, 2007. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchial carcinoma and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, no therapeutic response, pulmonary fibrosis , rash , respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG (QD), ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/26/2007.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5492787-4
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA on Oct 05, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disease progression, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: (150 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. Patient died.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5314153-4
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Apr 11, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with bile duct cancer and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pulmonary oedema, respiratory failure, tachycardia. Tarceva dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5511106-8
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from CHINA on Oct 23, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: interstitial lung disease, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG, ORAL. Patient died.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5528527-X
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from CHINA on Nov 09, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: interstitial lung disease, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: (150 MG), ORAL. Patient died.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5324532-7
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Apr 30, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pulmonary oedema, respiratory failure, tachycardia. Tarceva dosage: 100 MG , ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ESOMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5408505-1
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 20, 2007. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: klebsiella sepsis, pneumonitis, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG (QD), ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5517707-5
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 29, 2007. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma and was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain , klebsiella sepsis, multi-organ failure, muscular weakness, pneumonitis, respiratory failure, septic shock. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #5900028-6
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 25, 2008. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 230.0 lb, was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lung disorder, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: unknown. Patient died on 09/10/2008.

Tarceva Side Effects Report #6060236-3
Tarceva side effect was reported by a Health Professional from AUSTRALIA on Jan 16, 2009. Male patient, 47 years of age, was treated with Tarceva. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pneumonitis, respiratory failure. Tarceva dosage: 150 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/19/2008.