Gefitinib and deep vein thrombosis Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4572275-X
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 19, 2005. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure decreased, circulatory collapse, deep vein thrombosis , groin pain, retroperitoneal haematoma. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ARIMIDEX, CLOBETASOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4587310-2
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 03, 2005. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: circulatory collapse, deep vein thrombosis , groin pain, retroperitoneal haemorrhage. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ARIMIDEX, CLOBETASOL, GELOFUSINE, HEPARIN, NORMAL SALINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4604002-1
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 08, 2005. Male patient, weighting 282.2 lb, was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deep vein thrombosis . Gefitinib dosage: 500 MG, PO, QD. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.