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Dyspnoea 12%
Pneumonia  What is  Pneumonia                                                                                                                                                                                               11%
Dehydration 10%
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Asthenia 8%
Convulsion 8%
Interstitial lung disease 8%
Oral intake reduced 8%
Anaemia 7%
Malignant neoplasm progression 7%
Respiratory failure 7%
Intestinal obstruction 6%
Liver function test abnormal 6%
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Performance status decreased 6%
Vomiting 6%
Disease progression 5%
Fatigue 5%
Lethargy 5%
Lung infiltration 5%
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Brain oedema 4%
Circulatory collapse 4%
Condition aggravated 4%
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Depressed level of consciousness 4%
Diffuse alveolar damage 4%
Epistaxis 4%
Hemiparesis 4%
Hyponatraemia 4%
Hypoxia 4%
Lower respiratory tract infection 4%
Lung infection 4%
Overgrowth bacterial 4%
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Gefitinib Side Effects Report #5267547-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Gefitinib side effect on Apr 25, 2005. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis What is  pulmonary fibrosis. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, PACLITAXEL, DOCETAXEL. Patient died.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #5267862-X
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 25, 2005. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis What is  pulmonary fibrosis. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, PACLITAXEL, DOCETAXEL. Patient died.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #5063839-8
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported Gefitinib side effect on July 26, 2006. Female patient, weighting 213.8 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: nausea What is  nausea, oral intake reduced, vertigo. Gefitinib dosage: 750 MG PO, QD. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE, DILANTIN, LIPITOR, LOVENOX, DECADRON, ZANTAC, BACTRIM DS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #5121098-1
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on Sept 25, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with adenosquamous cell lung cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypersensitivity, metabolic acidosis, nephropathy toxic, pneumonia aspiration, renal failure acute. Gefitinib dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GEMCITABINE, CISPLATIN, DOCETAXEL. Patient recovered.




Gefitinib Side Effects Report #5134677-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported Gefitinib side effect on Oct 16, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma stage iv and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: metastases to central nervous system, orthostatic hypotension, prescribed overdose, somnolence, thrombocytopenia, transaminases increased. Gefitinib dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #5585422-8
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 07, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma stage iv and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myelodysplastic syndrome. Gefitinib dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GEMCITABINE, CARBOPLATIN. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #5601460-0
Health Professional from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA reported Gefitinib side effect on Jan 21, 2008. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dermatosis. Gefitinib dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #5622193-0
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 07, 2008. Male patient, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, metastases to liver, pain What is  pain, angina pectoris, dyspepsia, infection What is  infection, haemoglobin decreased and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myocardial infarction, neutropenic sepsis. Gefitinib dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DICLOFENAC, ATENOLOL, FUROSEMIDE, LANSOPRAZOLE, AMOXICILLIN, FERROUS SULPHATE, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #5746747-6
Health Professional from FRANCE reported Gefitinib side effect on May 20, 2008. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: propionibacterium infection. Gefitinib dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Gefitinib Side Effects Report #5750891-7
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on May 20, 2008. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant, adenocarcinoma, metastases to central nervous system and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: radiation skin injury, subdural haematoma. Gefitinib dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ERLOTINIB. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #5753799-6
Health Professional from FRANCE reported Gefitinib side effect on May 28, 2008. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: propionibacterium infection. Gefitinib dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #5876795-7
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Sept 09, 2008. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: interstitial lung disease. Gefitinib dosage: unknown. Patient died.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #5876797-0
Health Professional from JAPAN reported Gefitinib side effect on Sept 09, 2008. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: interstitial lung disease. Gefitinib dosage: unknown. Patient died.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #5991502-5
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF on Dec 05, 2008. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer stage iv, prophylaxis and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rash What is  rash, subdural haemorrhage. Gefitinib dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Gefitinib Side Effects Report #6047108-5
Health Professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF reported Gefitinib side effect on Dec 05, 2008. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer stage iv, hypertension, rash What is  rash, gastrointestinal motility disorder, productive cough and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rash What is  rash, subdural haemorrhage. Gefitinib dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, AZELASTINE, TRIMEBUTINE, AMBROXOL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4553303-4
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 03, 2005. Male patient, 37 years of age, weighting 156.5 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: c-reactive protein increased, cough, lung infiltration, performance status decreased, pyrexia, weight decreased, white blood cell count increased. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with IBUHEXAL, LISIGAMMA, RIFUN, TEPILTA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4556124-1
Health Professional from reported Gefitinib side effect on Dec 31, 2004. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 215.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain What is  chest pain, condition aggravated, hypoxia, no therapeutic response, respiratory failure, tachycardia. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, PREDNISOLONE, MORPHINE SULPHATE, FLUOXETINE, DIFFLAM, GABAPENTIN, ADCAL, FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/28/2004.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4557271-0
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 10, 2005. Male patient, 37 years of age, weighting 156.5 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: performance status decreased, pneumonia bacterial, weight decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with IBUHEXAL, LISIGAMMA, RIFUN, TEPILTA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4561264-7
Health Professional from reported Gefitinib side effect on Jan 11, 2005. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, lung infection, scab What is  scab, staphylococcal infection What is  staphylococcal infection, tracheal disorder, tracheobronchitis. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with DELIX, NEURONTIN, REMERGIL, LORAZEPAM, METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE, BERODUAL, NOVALGIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4568279-3
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 21, 2005. Male patient, 37 years of age, weighting 156.5 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lung infiltration, performance status decreased, pneumonia bacterial, pneumonitis, weight decreased. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with IBUHEXAL, LISIGAMMA, RIFUN, TEPILTA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4569569-0
Consumer or non-health professional from reported Gefitinib side effect on Jan 24, 2005. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, interstitial lung disease, lung infection, lymphangiosis carcinomatosa, malignant neoplasm progression, respiratory distress, respiratory failure. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, GEMCITABINE. Patient died.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4570546-4
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 03, 2005. Male patient, weighting 163.1 lb, was diagnosed with glioma and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure decreased, loss of consciousness, syncope, thrombocytopenia. Gefitinib dosage: 500 MG PO, QD. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE, KEPPRA, ZOLOFT, DECADRON, LISINOPRIL, PROTONIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4571793-8
Health Professional from reported Gefitinib side effect on Feb 02, 2005. Female patient, weighting 185.0 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bedridden, brain oedema, depressed level of consciousness, epistaxis, gingival bleeding, haematochezia, haematuria, haemorrhage, malignant neoplasm progression. Gefitinib dosage: 500 MG PO, QD. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE. Patient died on 12/12/2004.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4572275-X
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 19, 2005. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer What is  breast cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure decreased, circulatory collapse, deep vein thrombosis What is  deep vein thrombosis, groin pain, retroperitoneal haematoma. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ARIMIDEX, CLOBETASOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4573971-0
Physician from reported Gefitinib side effect on Jan 26, 2005. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 171.5 lb, was diagnosed with brain neoplasm malignant, glioma, recurrent cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activities of daily living impaired, aphagia, dehydration, depressed level of consciousness, diarrhoea, hyponatraemia, lethargy, leukopenia, mucosal inflammation. Gefitinib dosage: 500 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4576177-4
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 24, 2005. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, interstitial lung disease, lung infection, pyrexia, respiratory distress, respiratory failure. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, GEMCITABINE. Patient died.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4578403-4
Health Professional from reported Gefitinib side effect on Feb 03, 2005. Female patient, weighting 170.9 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, convulsion, diarrhoea, electroencephalogram abnormal, hypokalaemia, thrombocytopenia, urinary tract infection What is  urinary tract infection, vomiting. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG PO, QD. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE, DEPAKOTE, DECADRON, ALBUTEROL PRN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4578488-5
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 02, 2005. Female patient, weighting 171.5 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, hyperglycaemia, hyponatraemia, lethargy, leukopenia, mucosal inflammation, pneumonia What is  pneumonia, vaginal lesion. Gefitinib dosage: 500 MG PO QD. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE, DECADRON, MAGIC MOUTH WASH WITH LIDOCAINE, PEPCID, AMOXICILLIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4579904-5
Consumer or non-health professional from reported Gefitinib side effect on Feb 07, 2005. Male patient, 83 years of age, weighting 134.9 lb, was diagnosed with metastatic neoplasm and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, nausea What is  nausea, upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG PO. During the same period patient was treated with MORPHINE, MORPHINE SULPHATE, LORAZEPAM, PROMETHAZINE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, VICODIN. Patient died on 01/13/2005.




Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4585328-7
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Physician from on Feb 02, 2005. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 171.5 lb, was diagnosed with glioma, recurrent cancer, malignant melanoma and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, blood osmolarity decreased, bone lesion, condition aggravated, dehydration, depressed level of consciousness, diabetes mellitus, diarrhoea, eating disorder What is  eating disorder. Gefitinib dosage: 500 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4587310-2
Consumer or non-health professional from reported Gefitinib side effect on Feb 03, 2005. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer What is  breast cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: circulatory collapse, deep vein thrombosis What is  deep vein thrombosis, groin pain, retroperitoneal haemorrhage. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ARIMIDEX, CLOBETASOL, GELOFUSINE, HEPARIN, NORMAL SALINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4588569-8
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 14, 2005. Male patient, weighting 172.4 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: oral intake reduced, post procedural vomiting. Gefitinib dosage: 1000MG PO DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE, PROZAC, PREVACID, DILANTIN, DECADRON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4589744-9
Physician from reported Gefitinib side effect on Feb 08, 2005. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, thrombosis prophylaxis and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bladder tamponade, urinary bladder haemorrhage. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with ENOXAPARIN, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, NEURONTIN, DICLOFENAC, AMITRIPTYLINE, PANTOPRAZOLE, DURAGESIC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4589746-2
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 07, 2005. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 207.2 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disease progression, pneumonia What is  pneumonia. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with COMBIVENT, PULMILIDE, MARCOUMAR, NORVASC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4590448-7
Health Professional from reported Gefitinib side effect on Feb 18, 2005. Female patient, weighting 129.0 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain oedema, computerised tomogram abnormal, electroencephalogram abnormal, facial palsy, fatigue, grand mal convulsion, infarction, malignant neoplasm progression, nervous system disorder. Gefitinib dosage: 750 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE, SYNTHROID, RITALIN, COREG, CALTRATE, TRICOR, DECADRON, RANITIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4591181-8
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Physician from on Feb 03, 2005. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: urticaria, wheezing. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with FOSAMAX, CALCICHEW, PENICILLIN V, MEBEVERINE, CODEINE LINCTUS, TRAMADOL. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4591428-8
Physician from reported Gefitinib side effect on Feb 04, 2005. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 215.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diffuse alveolar damage, dyspnoea, hypoxia, lower respiratory tract infection, pleuritic pain, pneumonia What is  pneumonia, productive cough, respiratory failure. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, PREDNISOLONE, FLUOXETINE, DIFFLAM, GABAPENTIN, ADCAL, FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/28/2004.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4597214-7
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Physician from on Feb 24, 2005. Male patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer What is  colorectal cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, hyponatraemia, intestinal obstruction, lethargy, oral candidiasis. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with FLUOROURACIL, LEUCOVORIN, ORAMORPH, MORPHINE SULPHATE, IBUPROFEN, DIAMORPHINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4600856-3
Physician from reported Gefitinib side effect on Feb 21, 2005. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, dyspnoea, feeling hot, haemoglobin decreased, influenza like illness, oral pain, pulmonary mass, pulmonary toxicity, swelling face. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with RANITIDINE, MELOXICAM, BENDROFLUAZIDE. Patient recovered.




Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4604002-1
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 08, 2005. Male patient, weighting 282.2 lb, was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deep vein thrombosis What is  deep vein thrombosis. Gefitinib dosage: 500 MG, PO, QD. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4609585-3
Physician from reported Gefitinib side effect on Mar 14, 2005. Male patient, weighting 286.2 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, asthenia, bedridden, clostridium colitis, grand mal convulsion, hemiparesis, malignant neoplasm progression, pneumonia aspiration, pulmonary embolism What is  pulmonary embolism. Gefitinib dosage: 500 MG PO QD. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4614834-1
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 18, 2005. Male patient, weighting 172.4 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, nausea What is  nausea, neoplasm progression. Gefitinib dosage: 1000MG PO DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE, PROZAC, PREVACID, DILANTIN, DECADRON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4617669-9
Physician from reported Gefitinib side effect on Mar 07, 2005. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 215.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest x-ray abnormal, diffuse alveolar damage, hypoxia, lower respiratory tract infection, pneumonia What is  pneumonia, respiratory failure, tachycardia. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, PREDNISOLONE, FLUOXETINE, DIFFLAM, GABAPENTIN, ADCAL, FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/28/2004.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4617670-5
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Physician from on Mar 07, 2005. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: corneal abrasion. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4622132-5
Consumer or non-health professional from reported Gefitinib side effect on Mar 16, 2005. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 211.6 lb, was diagnosed with prostate cancer What is  prostate cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rash What is  rash, skin infection. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with CASODEX, ZOLADEX, ASPIRIN, INNOHEP, WARFARIN, CORDARONE. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4625603-0
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 31, 2005. Male patient, weighting 222.2 lb, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain What is  back pain, bronchopulmonary disease, crepitations, haemoptysis, lung abscess, lung infiltration, pulmonary embolism What is  pulmonary embolism, pyrexia. Gefitinib dosage: 1000 MG PO QD. During the same period patient was treated with RAPAMUNE, PRILOSEC, CARBATROL, EFFEXOR, MINOCYLCIN, DECADRON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4629477-3
Physician from reported Gefitinib side effect on Mar 21, 2005. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 215.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain What is  chest pain, diffuse alveolar damage, lower respiratory tract infection, lung consolidation, pleuritic pain, pneumonia What is  pneumonia, productive cough, respiratory failure. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, PREDNISOLONE, FLUOXETINE, DIFFLAM, GABAPENTIN, ADCAL, FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/28/2004.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4631503-2
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 23, 2005. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with hypopharyngeal cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: glomerular filtration rate decreased. Gefitinib dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE, CREON, DIHYDROCODEINE BITARTRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4633257-2
Consumer or non-health professional from reported Gefitinib side effect on Mar 30, 2005. Male patient, 38 years of age, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, performance status decreased, pneumonia What is  pneumonia, tumour necrosis. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with IBUHEXAL, LISIGAMMA, RIFUN, TEPILTA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Gefitinib Side Effects Report #4640056-4
Gefitinib side effect was reported by a Physician from on Mar 30, 2005. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Gefitinib. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, feeling hot, haemoglobin decreased, influenza like illness, malaise, oral pain, pulmonary mass. Gefitinib dosage: 250 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with RANITIDINE, MELOXICAM, BENDROFLUAZIDE. Patient recovered.



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