Glivec and acute myocardial infarction Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Glivec Side Effects Report #5775497-5
Glivec side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 15, 2008. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Glivec. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute myocardial infarction, decreased appetite, fall , mouth ulceration, pelvic fracture. Glivec dosage: 600 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL. Patient recovered.