Imatinib and diarrhoea Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Imatinib Side Effects Report #5351990-4
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 31, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 230.4 lb, was diagnosed with prostate cancer  and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, asthenia, chest pain , cough, decreased appetite, dehydration, diarrhoea, dizziness , dysphagia. Imatinib dosage: 132MG IN 250CC NSS. During the same period patient was treated with NEULASTA, ARANESP, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, LEVOTHYROXINE, GLIPIZIDE, TAXOTERE, ELAVIL, LUPRON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #5360630-X
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 11, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 230.4 lb, was diagnosed with prostate cancer  and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, asthenia, chest pain , cough, decreased appetite, dehydration, diarrhoea, dizziness , dysphagia. Imatinib dosage: 132MG IN 250CC NSS. During the same period patient was treated with NEULASTA, ARANESP, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, LEVOTHYROXINE, GLIPIZIDE, TAXOTERE, ELAVIL, LUPRON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #5119173-0
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 29, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, disease progression, nausea . Imatinib dosage: 400 MG QD. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA, KEPPRA, AMARYL, TYLENOL, IMODIUM, LOMOTIL, DECADRON. Patient died on 09/27/2006.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #4633165-7
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Apr 11, 2005. Male patient, weighting 224.4 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, dehydration, diarrhoea, frequent bowel movements, headache , nausea , pyrexia, viral infection . Imatinib dosage: 600MG, PO QD. During the same period patient was treated with TEMOZOLOMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Imatinib Side Effects Report #5644322-5
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Feb 20, 2008. Female patient, 66 years of age, weighting 103.6 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood phosphorus decreased, diarrhoea, gastroenteritis , staphylococcal infection , vomiting. Imatinib dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with VOGALENE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #5707282-4
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Apr 07, 2008. Female patient, 66 years of age, weighting 103.6 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumour and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood phosphorus decreased, diarrhoea, gastroenteritis , staphylococcal infection , vomiting. Imatinib dosage: 400 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with VOGALENE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #5864043-3
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from ITALY on May 27, 2008. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, colon cancer stage iii, colostomy, diarrhoea, mass, post procedural haemorrhage, pyrexia, rectal tenesmus, weight decreased. Imatinib dosage: 400 MG, DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #5864044-5
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from ITALY on May 27, 2008. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: colon cancer, colonic stenosis, constipation , diarrhoea, metastasis, sigmoidectomy. Imatinib dosage: 400MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #6010799-9
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from BRAZIL on Dec 09, 2008. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, dehydration, diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypokalaemia, hypophosphataemia, malaise, metabolic acidosis, renal failure. Imatinib dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, ATENOLOL, ASPIRIN, SIMVASTATIN, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Imatinib Side Effects Report #6102970-2
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from BRAZIL on Feb 23, 2009. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, dehydration, diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypokalaemia, hypophosphataemia, malaise, metabolic acidosis, renal failure. Imatinib dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL, ATENOLOL, ASPIRIN, SIMVASTATIN, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #6098032-3
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from ITALY on Feb 17, 2009. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chromosome analysis abnormal, chronic myeloid leukaemia, diarrhoea, electrocardiogram abnormal, fluid retention, gene mutation identification test positive, glucose tolerance impaired, haematotoxicity, nausea . Imatinib dosage: 400 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with IMATINIB MESYLATE, NILOTINIB, DASATINIB, HYDROXYUREA. Patient recovered.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #4635047-3
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 31, 2005. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, body temperature increased, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, pain of skin, pericardial effusion, platelet count increased, pleural effusion. Imatinib dosage: 300 MG/DAY. Patient recovered.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #4833003-3
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2005. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, body temperature increased, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, pain of skin, pericardial effusion, platelet count increased, pleural effusion. Imatinib dosage: 300 MG/DAY. Patient recovered.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #5600950-4
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Jan 16, 2008. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , acute respiratory distress syndrome, anorectal disorder, aspiration, diarrhoea, gastritis, haemodynamic instability, leukopenia. Imatinib dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EXJADE, NORADRENALINE, CORDARONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Imatinib Side Effects Report #5622922-6
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Feb 07, 2008. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , acute respiratory distress syndrome, anorectal disorder, aspiration, diarrhoea, gastritis, haemodynamic instability, leukopenia. Imatinib dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EXJADE, NORADRENALINE, CORDARONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Imatinib Side Effects Report #5630081-9
Imatinib side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Feb 13, 2008. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Imatinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , acute respiratory distress syndrome, anorectal disorder, aspiration, diarrhoea, disseminated intravascular coagulation, gastritis, haemodynamic instability. Imatinib dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EXJADE, NORADRENALINE, CORDARONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/19/2008.