Tretinoin and lung infiltration Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Tretinoin Side Effects Report #5485315-0
Tretinoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 10, 2007. Male patient, 31 years of age, weighting 273.2 lb, was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia and was treated with Tretinoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lung infiltration, pleural effusion, pyrexia, respiratory distress, weight increased. Tretinoin dosage: 60 MG Q 12 HR PO. Patient recovered.

Tretinoin Side Effects Report #5793074-7
Tretinoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 26, 2008. Male patient, child 3 years of age, weighting 35.27 lb, was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia and was treated with Tretinoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: febrile neutropenia, lung infiltration, oxygen saturation decreased, pyrexia, retinoic acid syndrome, tachypnoea, vomiting. Tretinoin dosage: 10 MG QAM PO; 20 MG QPM PO. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.