Gliadel and postoperative wound infection Patient Reports February 09, 2010

Gliadel Side Effects Report #5982901-6
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 08, 2008. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with metastases to central nervous system and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: intracranial hypotension, off label use, postoperative wound infection. Gliadel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVODART, TAMSULOSIN, REMERON, SPIRIVA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gliadel Side Effects Report #5788147-9
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 12, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with malignant glioma and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arachnoiditis, central nervous system infection, extradural haematoma, hydrocephalus , hyponatraemia, intracranial hypotension, meningitis , postoperative wound infection, pyrexia. Gliadel dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Gliadel Side Effects Report #5526710-0
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 14, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: postoperative wound infection. Gliadel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZANTAC, OXYCODONE, DECADRON TAPER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gliadel Side Effects Report #5484455-X
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 03, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arachnoiditis, cerebral hygroma, hydrocephalus , hyponatraemia, intracranial hypotension, meningitis , postoperative wound infection, pyrexia. Gliadel dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Gliadel Side Effects Report #5490043-1
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 27, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arachnoiditis, cerebral hygroma, hydrocephalus , hyponatraemia, intracranial hypotension, meningitis , postoperative wound infection. Gliadel dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Gliadel Side Effects Report #5982908-9
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 27, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain oedema, disease progression, encephalitis , implant site necrosis, postoperative wound infection, psychotic disorder . Gliadel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TEMOZOLOMIDE. Patient died.

Gliadel Side Effects Report #5526708-2
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 09, 2007. Male patient was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: postoperative wound infection. Gliadel dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gliadel Side Effects Report #5526709-4
Gliadel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 09, 2007. Female patient was treated with Gliadel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: neoplasm progression, postoperative wound infection. Gliadel dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/23/2006.