Asparaginase and drooling Patient Reports February 09, 2010

Asparaginase Side Effects Report #5869359-2
Asparaginase side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from LEBANON on Aug 15, 2008. Female patient, child 11 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Asparaginase. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: drooling, eye rolling, grand mal convulsion, loss of consciousness, reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome, urinary incontinence . Asparaginase dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, METHOTREXATE, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.