Tretinoin and ileal perforation Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Tretinoin Side Effects Report #5786656-X
Tretinoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from INDIA on June 05, 2008. Male patient, 19 years of age, was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia and was treated with Tretinoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal rigidity, chest x-ray abnormal, crepitations, hypotension, hypoxia, ileal perforation, neutrophil count decreased, oxygen saturation decreased, peritonitis. Tretinoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DAUNORUBICIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Tretinoin Side Effects Report #5709583-2
Tretinoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from INDIA on Apr 07, 2008. Male patient, 19 years of age, was treated with Tretinoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ileal perforation, retinoic acid syndrome. Tretinoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.