Asparaginase and coma Patient Reports March 21, 2010

Asparaginase Side Effects Report #5869357-9
Asparaginase side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from LEBANON on Aug 15, 2008. Female patient, child 3 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Asparaginase. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coma, convulsion, reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome. Asparaginase dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.