Vepesid and tumour lysis syndrome Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Vepesid Side Effects Report #5331111-4
Vepesid side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on May 15, 2007. Male patient, 21 years of age, was diagnosed with burkitt's lymphoma and was treated with Vepesid. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: tumour lysis syndrome. Vepesid dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENDOXAN, METHOTREXATE, IFOMIDE, VINCRISTINE SULPHATE, DOXORUBICIN. Patient recovered.

Vepesid Side Effects Report #5369374-1
Vepesid side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 21, 2007. Male patient, 21 years of age, was diagnosed with burkitt's lymphoma and was treated with Vepesid. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: tumour lysis syndrome. Vepesid dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENDOXAN, METHOTREXATE, IFOMIDE, VINCRISTINE SULPHATE, DOXORUBICIN, CYTARABINE. Patient recovered.

Vepesid Side Effects Report #5884092-9
Vepesid side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Sept 10, 2008. Male patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Vepesid. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: tumour lysis syndrome. Vepesid dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYTARABINE, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.