Ganciclovir and aphasia Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Ganciclovir Side Effects Report #5207356-0
Ganciclovir side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 02, 2007. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 70.11 lb, was diagnosed with glioma and was treated with Ganciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aphasia , neurological symptom, urinary tract infection . Ganciclovir dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CEREPRO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ganciclovir Side Effects Report #5162903-2
Ganciclovir side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 16, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with glioma and was treated with Ganciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aphasia , brain contusion, brain oedema, cerebral infarction, convulsion, depressed level of consciousness, dysphasia, haemodynamic instability. Ganciclovir dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CEREPRO, MANNITOL, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/07/2006.

Ganciclovir Side Effects Report #5008611-X
Ganciclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 12, 2006. Female patient was treated with Ganciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aphasia , confusional state, disorientation. Ganciclovir dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.