Gleevec and ascites Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4551284-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Jan 11, 2005. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with neoplasm malignant and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, ascites, back pain , constipation , deep vein thrombosis , dehydration, fluid intake reduced, hydronephrosis, hypertension. Gleevec dosage: 200 MG BID X 4 / WEEK ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with TAXOL, LIPITOR, XANAX, RESTORIL, PERCOCET, TOPROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4802161-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Oct 12, 2005. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, disseminated intravascular coagulation, jaundice cholestatic, pleural effusion, vomiting. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. Patient died.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5351995-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 31, 2007. Male patient, 83 years of age, weighting 178.6 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, electrolyte imbalance, failure to thrive, fluid retention, hyponatraemia, oedema peripheral, scrotal oedema. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, ATENOLOL, CIPROFLOXACIN, FERROUS SULPHATE, GLYBURIDE, ALDACTONE, FLOMAX, VITAMIN CAP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5409247-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on Aug 07, 2007. Female patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, infection . Gleevec dosage: 300 MG/D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/27/2007.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4592965-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on Feb 23, 2005. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, completed suicide, hepatic embolisation, hepatic function abnormal, hepatic neoplasm malignant non-resectable, oedema peripheral, pleural effusion. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG, QD. Patient died on 12/01/2004.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4635952-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on Feb 23, 2005. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, completed suicide, hepatic embolisation, hepatic function abnormal, hepatic neoplasm malignant non-resectable, oedema peripheral, pleural effusion. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG, QD. Patient died on 12/01/2004.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5531487-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 26, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 125.7 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, constipation , hypertension, ascites and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, anaemia, ascites, atrial fibrillation , chest wall cyst, dizziness , haemoglobin decreased, malignant neoplasm progression, metastases to liver. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with CEREKINON, LAC B, BERIZYM, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, NORVASC, LASIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/05/2006.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5607514-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Jan 16, 2008. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 125.7 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, constipation , hypertension, ascites and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal wall mass, anaemia, ascites, atrial fibrillation , chest wall cyst, dizziness , haemoglobin decreased, malignant neoplasm progression. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with CEREKINON, LAC B, BERIZYM, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, NORVASC, LASIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/05/2006.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5613138-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Jan 31, 2008. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 125.7 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, constipation , hypertension, ascites and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal wall mass, anaemia, ascites, atrial fibrillation , chest wall cyst, dizziness , haemoglobin decreased, malignant neoplasm progression. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with CEREKINON, LAC B, BERIZYM, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, NORVASC, LASIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/05/2006.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5427069-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 15, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 186.0 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, hypothyroidism, sleep disorder  and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute prerenal failure, ascites, blood creatinine increased, blood phosphorus increased, blood urea increased, blood uric acid increased, creatinine renal clearance decreased, hyperkalaemia, hyponatraemia. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE, AMBIEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4610013-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from on Jan 13, 2004. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, anorexia, ascites, deafness, disease progression, disseminated intravascular coagulation, face oedema, haemoglobin decreased, hypocalcaemia. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ADALAT, BERIZYM, NAUZELIN, CONIEL, LASIX, ALDACTAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 02/18/2004.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4717017-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 03, 2004. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, liver function test abnormal, malignant neoplasm progression, scrotal oedema. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5657353-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Mar 05, 2008. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 145.5 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , abdominal wall disorder, adhesiolysis, anaemia, ascites, blood pressure decreased, c-reactive protein increased, gastrectomy. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/26/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5675716-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Mar 17, 2008. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 145.5 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , abdominal wall disorder, adhesiolysis, anaemia, ascites, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood pressure decreased, c-reactive protein increased, gastrectomy. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/26/2007.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5343496-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on May 31, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal mass, ascites, bronchiectasis, disease progression, duodenal ulcer, gastritis, gastrointestinal stromal tumour, malignant neoplasm progression, metastases to liver. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/01/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5119763-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Dec 21, 2005. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , anaemia, ascites, face oedema, haemorrhagic ascites, malignant neoplasm progression, peritoneal haemorrhage, pleural effusion, tumour perforation. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/26/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4865947-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 21, 2005. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , anaemia, ascites, face oedema, malignant neoplasm progression, pleural effusion, vomiting, white blood cell count decreased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5734199-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 08, 2008. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 158.7 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged, acute respiratory distress syndrome, agitation, alkalosis, anaemia, ascites, asthenia, body temperature increased, coagulopathy. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM, LEVOPHED. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/11/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5730113-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Apr 22, 2008. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, blood albumin decreased, oedema peripheral, pleural effusion, protein-losing gastroenteropathy. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4974702-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 02, 2005. Female patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, nausea , paracentesis. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD, ORAL; 800 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6091031-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Feb 18, 2009. Male patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory failure, ascites, cardio-respiratory arrest, gait disturbance, neoplasm progression, oedema peripheral, pleural effusion. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/01/2008.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #6100717-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Feb 27, 2009. Male patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, acute respiratory failure, ascites, cardio-respiratory arrest, gait disturbance, malignant soft tissue neoplasm, neoplasm progression, oedema peripheral, oxygen supplementation. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/01/2008.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5215915-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from AUSTRIA on Jan 11, 2007. Female patient, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, hepatic congestion, pericardial effusion, polyserositis, systemic lupus erythematosus. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5954720-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from AUSTRALIA on Nov 07, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, pain  and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, blood creatinine increased, diarrhoea, lethargy, mobility decreased, oedema peripheral, pleural effusion. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with SUTENT, PANADEINE, FENTANYL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5973001-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Nov 26, 2008. Male patient, weighting 145.5 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , abdominal wall disorder, adhesiolysis, anaemia, ascites, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood pressure decreased, c-reactive protein increased, gastrectomy. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/26/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5977403-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 28, 2008. Male patient, weighting 80.47 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, neoplasm malignant and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , ascites, c-reactive protein increased, contusion, epistaxis, fall , haemorrhage subcutaneous, hepatic enzyme increased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with LAC B, LOXONIN, CYTOTEC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/17/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5977404-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 28, 2008. Male patient, weighting 80.47 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour, neoplasm malignant and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , ascites, c-reactive protein increased, contusion, epistaxis, fall , haemorrhage subcutaneous, hepatic enzyme increased. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with LAC B, LOXONIN, CYTOTEC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/17/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5993610-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Dec 05, 2008. Male patient, weighting 145.5 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , abdominal wall disorder, adhesiolysis, anaemia, ascites, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood pressure decreased, c-reactive protein increased, cold sweat. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/26/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5993642-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from MALAYSIA on Dec 09, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal mass, ascites, disease progression, eating disorder , fluid retention, hepatomegaly, malaise, metastases to liver. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, UNK. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/01/2008.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #6076681-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Feb 03, 2009. Male patient, weighting 145.5 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , abdominal wall disorder, adhesiolysis, anaemia, ascites, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood pressure decreased, c-reactive protein increased, cold sweat. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/26/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5849081-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from TURKEY on Aug 12, 2008. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with endometrial sarcoma and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal cavity drainage, angiopathy, ascites, disseminated intravascular coagulation, pulmonary hypertension , right ventricular failure, sepsis , surgery , tricuspid valve incompetence. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5602102-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 18, 2008. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, hypothyroidism, gastritis and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, abdominal neoplasm, ascites, blood follicle stimulating hormone increased, cachexia, fatigue, muscle atrophy. Gleevec dosage: 400MG / DAY. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE, LANSOPRAZOLE. Patient died on 01/01/2008.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5610731-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 18, 2008. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, hypothyroidism, gastritis and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, abdominal neoplasm, ascites, blood follicle stimulating hormone increased, cachexia, disease progression, fatigue, muscle atrophy. Gleevec dosage: 400MG / DAY. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE, LANSOPRAZOLE. Patient died on 01/01/2008.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5820140-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from CHILE on July 10, 2008. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, pleural effusion, polyserositis, skin lesion. Gleevec dosage: 70 MG/ DAY. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4974663-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 09, 2004. Female patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, hyponatraemia, oedema peripheral, pleural effusion. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5491654-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 18, 2007. Male patient, 79 years of age, weighting 171.7 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, renal failure. Gleevec dosage: 400MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with ALBUTEROL, ALBUTEROL SULPHATE AND IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, AMIODARONE, HEPARIN, IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, METOPROLOL, RANITIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5370758-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 05, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, blood creatinine increased, computerised tomogram abnormal, neuropathy, oedema peripheral, osteoporosis , renal failure, thrombocythaemia. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA, NEURONTIN, FOSAMAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5008535-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Apr 13, 2006. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 103.6 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, atrial fibrillation , hypertension and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, hypoxia, inguinal hernia, interstitial lung disease, muscular weakness, pyrexia. Gleevec dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LANIRAPID, BLOPRESS, AMISALIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5018813-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Apr 13, 2006. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 103.6 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, atrial fibrillation , hypertension and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, hypoxia, inguinal hernia, interstitial lung disease, muscular weakness, pyrexia. Gleevec dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LANIRAPID, BLOPRESS, AMISALIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5513767-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from AUSTRIA on Nov 05, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, reflux gastritis, depression , osteoporosis , raynaud's phenomenon, iron deficiency anaemia, oedema, restless legs syndrome and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, bile duct pressure increased, bronchitis , cholangitis, decreased appetite, dyspnoea, emphysema, hepatic lesion, influenza. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN B, PANTOLOC, GLADEM, CALCIUM WITH VITAMIN D, DILZEM, FERRETAB, MODURETIC, RESTEX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5370845-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 14, 2006. Male patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5146818-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Oct 27, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, hepatic cirrhosis, liver function test abnormal, oedema peripheral. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5162792-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Oct 27, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 224.9 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, ascites, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, condition aggravated, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, hepatic cirrhosis, metastatic malignant melanoma, oedema peripheral. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/21/2006.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5119788-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on June 19, 2006. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, systemic lupus erythematosus, fungal infection , pancytopenia, gastritis, pulmonary tuberculosis, pneumonia  and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, ascites, oedema peripheral, splenomegaly. Gleevec dosage: 200 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with NEORAL, PREDNISOLONE, DIFLUCAN, GLAKAY, GASLON, ISCOTIN, BACTRIM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5149700-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on June 19, 2006. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, systemic lupus erythematosus, fungal infection , pancytopenia, gastritis, pulmonary tuberculosis, pneumonia  and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, ascites, oedema peripheral, splenomegaly. Gleevec dosage: 200 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with NEORAL, PREDNISOLONE, DIFLUCAN, GLAKAY, GASLON, ISCOTIN, BACTRIM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4762856-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2005. Female patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , allergic sinusitis, anaemia, ascites, atrial fibrillation , blepharitis, bronchiolitis, bronchitis , conjunctivitis. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4763754-0
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2005. Female patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , allergic sinusitis, anaemia, ascites, atrial fibrillation , blepharitis, bronchiolitis, bronchitis , conjunctivitis. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5121968-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on May 19, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal mass, abdominal pain , ascites, burkitt's lymphoma, chronic myeloid leukaemia, diarrhoea. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5123934-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on May 19, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal mass, abdominal pain , ascites, burkitt's lymphoma, chronic myeloid leukaemia, diarrhoea. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5370664-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 02, 2007. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, cardiac tamponade, dyspnoea, fatigue, hepatic enzyme increased, oedema peripheral, pericardial excision, pericarditis, pleural effusion. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD, ORAL; 600 MG, QD, ORAL; 800 MG, QD, ORAL; 600 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5699624-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Mar 27, 2008. Female patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, castleman's disease, hypergammaglobulinaemia, hypoalbuminaemia, interleukin level increased, lymphadenitis, lymphadenopathy, oedema peripheral. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5732061-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Apr 25, 2008. Female patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, castleman's disease, hypergammaglobulinaemia, hypoalbuminaemia, interleukin level increased, lymphadenitis, lymphadenopathy, oedema peripheral. Gleevec dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5065829-8
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 12, 2006. Male patient, 41 years of age, weighting 238.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, gastrooesophageal reflux disease and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , anaemia, ascites, cough, crohn's disease , diarrhoea, dyspepsia, erythema. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ENTOCORT EC, NEXIUM, MOTRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5285116-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 30, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, anaemia, ascites, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood bilirubin increased, coma hepatic, fatigue, gallbladder disorder. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/26/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5293423-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 04, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, weighting 187.0 lb, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, anaemia, ascites, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood bilirubin increased, coma hepatic, fatigue, gallbladder disorder, hepatic failure. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/26/2007.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5361507-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SWITZERLAND on June 13, 2007. Male patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, acute leukaemia, ascites, c-reactive protein increased, cholestasis, hepatic enzyme increased, lymphopenia, malignant neoplasm progression, pancytopenia. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with HEMATOPOETIC PROGENITOR CELLS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/19/2006.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5361514-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SWITZERLAND on June 13, 2007. Male patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, acute leukaemia, ascites, c-reactive protein increased, cholestasis, hepatic enzyme increased, lymphopenia, malignant neoplasm progression, pancytopenia. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with HEMATOPOETIC PROGENITOR CELLS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/19/2006.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4686317-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Dec 19, 2004. Male patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, bone pain and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, acute leukaemia, anaemia, arthralgia, ascites, blast crisis in myelogenous leukaemia, bone pain, chronic lymphocytic leukaemia transformation, dental caries. Gleevec dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PERCOCET, ALLOPURINOL, CELEBREX, DILAUDID, SEROQUEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/05/2004.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5096346-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 07, 2006. Male patient, 26 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, calcification of muscle, erythema, muscular weakness, musculoskeletal stiffness, myalgia, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #5188131-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 07, 2006. Male patient, 26 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, calcification of muscle, erythema, muscular weakness, musculoskeletal stiffness, myalgia, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5385003-5
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 03, 2007. Male patient, 26 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, calcification of muscle, erythema, muscular weakness, musculoskeletal stiffness, myalgia, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5129841-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Sept 27, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain , ascites, metrorrhagia, ovarian haemorrhage. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4842054-4
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Oct 31, 2005. Male patient was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, hepatic cirrhosis, oedema peripheral. Gleevec dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with BETA BLOCKING AGENTS, CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS AND DIURETICS, DIGITALIS. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4950455-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from AUSTRIA on Mar 14, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, cardiac failure, pulmonary hypertension . Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4966123-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from AUSTRIA on Mar 14, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, cardiac failure, pulmonary hypertension , sepsis . Gleevec dosage: 400 MG/D. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4852828-1
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 12, 2005. Female patient, 40 years of age, weighting 185.0 lb, was diagnosed with cardiac disorder, sarcoma and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, mental status changes, metastases to central nervous system, nausea . Gleevec dosage: 400MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5007538-7
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 24, 2005. Female patient, 23 years of age, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia recurrent, graft versus host disease, restlessness, pruritus and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , ascites, blood beta-d-glucan increased, malignant ascites, pleural effusion, renal failure, restlessness. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with PROGRAF, CELLCEPT, DOGMATYL, CELESTAMINE. Patient died on 12/26/2005.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4847501-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 24, 2005. Female patient, 21 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, pleural effusion. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with PROGRAF, CELLCEPT, DEPROMEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #4874197-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 24, 2005. Female patient, 21 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, pleural effusion. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with PROGRAF, CELLCEPT, DEPROMEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gleevec Side Effects Report #4917488-X
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 24, 2005. Female patient, 21 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, pleural effusion. Gleevec dosage: 300 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with PROGRAF, CELLCEPT, DEPROMEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5621818-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 31, 2008. Female patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with fluid retention and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, blood potassium decreased, diarrhoea, haematemesis, neutropenia, oedema, vomiting. Gleevec dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SUNITINIB MALATE, FUROSEMIDE, OXYNORM, SPIRONOLACTONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5654685-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 22, 2008. Female patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with fluid retention, analgesia and was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, blood potassium decreased, diarrhoea, disease progression, haematemesis, neutropenia, oedema, vomiting. Gleevec dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SUNITINIB MALATE, FRUSEMIDE, OXYNORM, SPIRONOLACTONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5345211-6
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on May 29, 2007. Male patient, weighting 3.62 lb, was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: apgar score low, ascites, atrial septal defect, cerebellar hypoplasia, heart disease congenital, hydrocephalus , muscle spasticity, neonatal respiratory failure. Gleevec dosage: MATERNAL DOSE: 400 MG/DAY. Patient died on 04/09/2006.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5345221-9
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on May 29, 2007. Male patient, weighting 3.62 lb, was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: apgar score low, ascites, atrial septal defect, cerebellar hypoplasia, heart disease congenital, hydrocephalus , muscle spasticity, neonatal respiratory failure. Gleevec dosage: MATERNAL DOSE: 400 MG/DAY. Patient died on 04/09/2006.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5598118-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 15, 2008. Female patient was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, pericardial effusion, pleural effusion, pleurisy. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5626032-3
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 04, 2008. Female patient, weighting 116.0 lb, was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, atelectasis, dyspnoea, pericardial effusion, pleural effusion, pleurisy. Gleevec dosage: 800 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Gleevec Side Effects Report #5814950-2
Gleevec side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 09, 2008. Male patient, weighting 3.62 lb, was treated with Gleevec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: apgar score low, ascites, atrial septal defect, cerebellar hypoplasia, heart disease congenital, hydrocephalus , muscle spasticity, neonatal respiratory failure. Gleevec dosage: MATERNAL DOSE: 400 MG/DAY. Patient died on 04/09/2006.