Paclitaxel and pneumonia Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4560064-1
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Jan 20, 2005. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with tonsil cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pneumonia , pyrexia. Paclitaxel dosage: 40 MG/M2 Q WEEK X 8 INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, ALPRAZOLAM, OXYCODONE, DURAGESIC, CASTOR OIL, SENNA, PROCHLORPERAZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4977395-3
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from TURKEY on Apr 04, 2006. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with ovarian epithelial cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: empyema, pneumonia , septic shock. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, FAMOTIDINE. Patient died.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4630981-2
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Apr 06, 2005. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute prerenal failure, arthropathy, back pain , benign prostatic hyperplasia, cellulitis , deep vein thrombosis , diabetes mellitus, pneumonia , renal failure acute. Paclitaxel dosage: 111 MG QD INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, PREDNISONE, DILTIAZEM, METHYLPREDNISOLONE, HEPARIN, WARFARIN, MORPH, LEVOFLOXACIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5120938-X
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 28, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 183.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: mental status changes, pneumonia . Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5446484-1
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 06, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 156.5 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , febrile neutropenia, pneumonia . Paclitaxel dosage: 355 MG ONCE ON 18-JUN-2007 310 MG ONCE ON 09-JUL-2007 310 MG ONCE ON 30-JUL-2007. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, NEULASTA, LEVAQUIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5482226-1
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 08, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 156.5 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , febrile neutropenia, pneumonia . Paclitaxel dosage: 355 MG 1 IN 3 WEEK, IV, ON 18-JUN-2007 310 MG 1 IN 3 WEEK, IV, ON 09-JUL-2007. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, NEULASTA, LEVAQUIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5499184-6
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 25, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 156.5 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, febrile neutropenia, pneumonia . Paclitaxel dosage: 355 MG 1 IN 3 WEEK, IV, ON 18-JUN-2007 310 MG 1 IN 3 WEEK, IV, ON 09-JUL-2007. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, NEULASTA, LEVAQUIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4591093-X
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 18, 2005. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 216.1 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pneumonia , white blood cell count decreased. Paclitaxel dosage: 50MG/M2 WEEKLY INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4585428-1
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 16, 2005. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pneumonia , respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN. Patient died on 08/02/2004.


Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4608758-3
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 16, 2005. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pneumonia , respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/02/2004.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5152488-9
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 14, 2006. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypotension, pneumonia , syncope. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, LEVOXYL, KEPPRA, GEMFIBROZIL, SPIRIVA, XANAX, LOVENOX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5876764-7
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Sept 08, 2008. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure, neutropenia, pleural effusion, pneumonia . Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, VINORELBINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5986265-3
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Dec 04, 2008. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure, febrile neutropenia, pleural effusion, pneumonia , sepsis . Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, VINORELBINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/01/2008.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #6102197-4
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Feb 27, 2009. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure, febrile neutropenia, pleural effusion, pneumonia , sepsis . Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, VINORELBINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/01/2008.


Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5747298-5
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 16, 2008. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, breakthrough pain and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: metabolic encephalopathy, pneumonia . Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, PERCOCET, DURAGESIC, CRESTOR, ZYRTEC, NEURONTIN, PLAVIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5821417-4
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 10, 2008. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, breakthrough pain and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: metabolic encephalopathy, pneumonia . Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, PERCOCET, DURAGESIC, CRESTOR, ZYRTEC, NEURONTIN, PLAVIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5071746-X
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 01, 2006. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 269.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, dizziness , dyspnoea, febrile neutropenia, pancytopenia, pneumonia , staphylococcal infection , syncope. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/09/2006.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5105667-0
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 01, 2006. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 269.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, cardiac failure congestive, dizziness , dyspnoea, febrile neutropenia, pancytopenia, pneumonia , respiratory distress, staphylococcal infection . Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, SENOKOT, OXYCODONE, FLOVENT, ALBUTEROL, ASPIRIN, LIPITOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5804725-2
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 08, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 269.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, cardiac failure congestive, dyspnoea, febrile neutropenia, pneumonia , staphylococcal infection . Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, SENOKOT, OXYCODONE, FLOVENT, ALBUTEROL, ASPIRIN, LIPITOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/09/2006.


Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5254865-4
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 21, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, weighting 103.6 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypotension, pneumonia . Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, GLYCERYL TRINITRATE, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, DILTIAZEM, ASPIRIN, ESCITALOPRAM, TEMAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5260956-4
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 07, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, weighting 103.6 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypotension, pneumonia . Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, GLYCERYL TRINITRATE, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, DILTIAZEM, ASPIRIN, ESCITALOPRAM, TEMAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4647809-7
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 27, 2005. Male patient, weighting 115.1 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cough, dehydration, dyspnoea, hyponatraemia, hypoxia, nausea , pleural effusion, pneumonia , respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: 200MG/M2 IV OVER 3HR ON DAY 1, EVERY 21 DAYS X 6 CYCLES. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN. Patient died on 12/22/2002.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5509769-6
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 07, 2007. Male patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with neoplasm malignant and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: granulocytopenia, pneumonia , white blood cell count decreased. Paclitaxel dosage: 330MG OTHER IV. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5728373-8
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 02, 2008. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with neoplasm malignant and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, asthenia, dehydration, neutropenia, pneumonia . Paclitaxel dosage: FORM = INJECTION. ON 18APR08 BEGAN 3RD CYCLE AT 150MG/M2. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, PAZOPANIB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5689879-3
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2008. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory failure, anaemia, febrile neutropenia, myocardial infarction, pancytopenia, pneumonia , sepsis . Paclitaxel dosage: 255 MG Q 3 WEEKS IV. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/02/2007.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4604104-X
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 09, 2005. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 197.3 lb, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pneumonia . Paclitaxel dosage: 426 MG X1 - PO. During the same period patient was treated with GEMCITABINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4611396-X
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 15, 2005. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 211.4 lb, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, hypotension, nausea , oral intake reduced, pneumonia , respiratory distress, tachycardia, unresponsive to pain stimuli. Paclitaxel dosage: 426 MG X1 - PO. During the same period patient was treated with GEMCITABINE LILLY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/14/2005.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4575849-5
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 01, 2005. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, lethargy, pneumonia . Paclitaxel dosage: 93 MG ONCE WEEKLY INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4727654-4
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 28, 2005. Female patient, weighting 109.1 lb, was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: beta haemolytic streptococcal infection, culture urine positive, hypoxia, neutrophil count decreased, pneumonia , pyrexia, white blood cell count decreased. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RADIATION. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5661598-9
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Mar 05, 2008. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with gastric cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pneumonia . Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAPATINIB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #6087657-7
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Feb 19, 2009. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with gastric cancer and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pneumonia . Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAPATINIB, DECADRON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/12/2008.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #4616100-7
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 23, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with cervix carcinoma and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pneumonia , pyrexia. Paclitaxel dosage: 50 MG/M2 WEEKLY. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5712460-4
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 18, 2008. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: febrile neutropenia, hypokalaemia, pneumonia . Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5762824-8
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 05, 2008. Female patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pneumonia , pulmonary embolism . Paclitaxel dosage: PACLITAXEL INJECTION,80 MG/M2 WEEKLY FOR THREE WEEKS OF EACH FOUR WEEK CYCLE FROM 31-JUL-2007.. During the same period patient was treated with LAPATINIB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/23/2007.


Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5834895-1
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 01, 2008. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain , fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia, nausea , paraesthesia, pneumonia , sickle cell anaemia with crisis. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, EPIRUBICIN, FLUOROURACIL, DEXAMETHASONE, ONDANSETRON, LORAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5847496-6
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 12, 2008. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, back pain , blood bilirubin increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, hypoxia, muscle spasms, myalgia, pneumonia , sickle cell anaemia with crisis. Paclitaxel dosage: 80 MG/M2, WEEKLY X 2 CYCLES, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with FLUOROURACIL, EPIRUBICIN, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, DEXAMETHASONE, ANALGESICS. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5612313-6
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2008. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 176.0 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pericardial effusion, pleural effusion, pneumonia , pneumonitis, therapeutic response decreased. Paclitaxel dosage: 147MG IVPB 2WEEK IV. During the same period patient was treated with FLUOXETINE, VICODIN, BENADRYL, LEVOTHYROXINE, WELLBUTRIN, ALBUTEROL, REGLAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5796142-9
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on June 26, 2008. Female patient, 45 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fatigue, pneumonia , pyrexia. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, EPIRUBICIN, CAPECITABINE, NEORECORMON, ONDANSETRON, DEXAMETHASONE, CLEMASTINE FUMARATE, ZANTAC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5632876-4
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Feb 18, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with bladder cancer  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, pneumonia , pulmonary fibrosis , respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GEMCITABINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/14/2004.


Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5935320-2
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from BELGIUM on Oct 29, 2008. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with bladder cancer  and was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiopulmonary failure, pneumonia . Paclitaxel dosage: 0.1256 MG. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, GEMCITABINE, ALGIASDIN. Patient died on 06/25/2002.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5203775-7
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 09, 2007. Male patient, weighting 275.0 lb, was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, pneumonia , respiratory failure. Paclitaxel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IRINOTECAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Paclitaxel Side Effects Report #5168903-0
Paclitaxel side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 06, 2006. Male patient, weighting 275.6 lb, was treated with Paclitaxel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disease progression, pneumonia , respiratory failure, small cell lung cancer metastatic, tachycardia. Paclitaxel dosage: 75MG/M2 DAYS 1 + 8 IV Q 21 DAYS. During the same period patient was treated with IRINOTECAN, OXYCONTIN, OXY IR, ALLOPURINOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.