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Thalomid Side Effects Report #5252126-0Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 13, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage, portal hypertension. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, QD; ORAL, 50 MG, QD; ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5253764-1
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthritis bacterial, cardiac valve disease, disease progression, infection, subacute endocarditis. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, DAILY, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5253765-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 21, 2007. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged, hypotension, impaired healing, infection, intestinal ischaemia, mental status changes, peritonitis, respiratory distress, sepsis. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, LISINOPRIL, SIMVASTATIN, TOPROL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, REQUIP, TRAMADOL, LORAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/20/2007.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5253766-5
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disease progression, multiple myeloma, uterine cancer. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, DAILY X 28, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5255285-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 21, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 222.7 lb, was diagnosed with uterine cancer and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, blood creatinine increased, dehydration, depressed level of consciousness, fatigue, oedema peripheral, pneumonia. THALOMID dosage: 200 - 400MG QHS, DOSE IS TO BE ESCALATED BY 200MG INCREMENTS Q2W TO A MAXIMUM OF 1000MG/DAU, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5256634-8
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 21, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with myelofibrosis and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac disorder, haemoglobin decreased, somnolence. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PEPCID, PERMARON, DIGOXIN, LOPRESSOR, ZOCOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5256705-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 21, 2007. Female patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood human chorionic gonadotropin increased, pregnancy test urine positive. THALOMID dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL 50-200 MG, DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with OXYCODONE, POTASSIUM ACETATE, MAGNESIUM, CALCIUM, VITAMIN D, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5256785-8
THALOMID problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 23, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, brain natriuretic peptide increased, cardiac failure congestive, colitis, confusional state, dehydration, nausea, pancytopenia, pleural effusion. THALOMID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, VELCADE, MELPHALAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5258573-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 23, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, atelectasis, blastomycosis, carbuncle, fatigue, fluid overload, oedema peripheral, performance status decreased, pulmonary embolism. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, DOXIL, DULCOLAX, MILK OF MAGNESIA, SENOKOT, PERCOCET, COUMADIN, MEGACE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5258622-4
THALOMID problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 23, 2007. Female patient, 46 years of age, weighting 210.5 lb, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ascites, atelectasis, cholelithiasis, hepatosplenomegaly, ileus, infarction, lung consolidation, lung infiltration, lymphadenopathy. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, QHS X7 DAYS, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FLUDARABINE PHOSPHATE, CARBOPLATIN, TOPOTECAN. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5258922-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 26, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pneumocystis jiroveci infection, respiratory failure. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, DAILY, ORAL. Patient died on 03/21/2006.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5259131-9
THALOMID problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 26, 2007. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome. THALOMID dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/05/2006.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5259159-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 23, 2007. Male patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: malignant neoplasm progression, multiple myeloma, pneumonia aspiration, somnolence, staphylococcal infection. THALOMID dosage: 50 MG, QHS, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with MELPHALAN, PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5261375-7
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 27, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, disease progression, dyspnoea, fall, mass, mental status changes, metastases to central nervous system, multiple myeloma, no therapeutic response. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, VINCRISTINE, ADRIAMYCIN PFS. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 01/23/2007.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5261376-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 27, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nephropathy toxic, tumour lysis syndrome. THALOMID dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5261386-1
THALOMID problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 01, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, headache, monoplegia, myalgia, neuropathy. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5261387-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 01, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: leg amputation. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, DAILY, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5261396-4
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 28, 2007. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood human chorionic gonadotropin increased. THALOMID dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5261397-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 27, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 167.0 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hip arthroplasty. THALOMID dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOSAMINE, CALCIUM, VITAMIN D, COLACE, HYZAAR, LIPITOR, ACTONEL, KEFLEX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5261926-2
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 02, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: malignant neoplasm progression, multiple myeloma, transplant failure. THALOMID dosage: unknown. Patient died on 12/01/2006.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5261927-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hip fracture, pelvic fracture, spinal fracture. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with RADIATION TREATMENT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5261928-6
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 01, 2007. Male patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acidosis, anaemia, blood albumin decreased, cough, decreased appetite, diarrhoea, fibrin d dimer increased, haemoptysis, hypocalcaemia. THALOMID dosage: 150 MG, 3 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, COLACE, QUESTRAN, FLORA Q, PROSCAR, ATENOLOL, LASIX, COUMADIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/10/2006.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5264383-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 06, 2007. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with myelofibrosis and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone marrow failure. THALOMID dosage: 150 MG, DAILY, ORAL. Patient died on 02/01/2007.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5264421-X
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 05, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disease progression, multiple myeloma, neoplasm malignant, renal failure. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient died on 02/18/2007.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5266693-4
Physician from CANADA reported THALOMID problem on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, pain and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coma, pain, somnolence. THALOMID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FENTANYL, DECADRON, COUMADIN. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5267147-1
THALOMID problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 05, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone marrow failure, myelofibrosis. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, DAILY, ORAL. Patient died on 02/15/2007.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5267158-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 06, 2007. Female patient, 86 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac disorder, chest pain, dyspnoea. THALOMID dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/01/2007.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5267159-8
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 06, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, dehydration, failure to thrive, weight decreased. THALOMID dosage: 100-200 MG, DAILY, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5267160-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 06, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood human chorionic gonadotropin increased. THALOMID dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5267161-6
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disease recurrence, impaired gastric emptying, post procedural infection, staphylococcal abscess. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, 4 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5267165-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 05, 2007. Male patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disease progression, gastrointestinal neoplasm, protein total increased, weight increased. THALOMID dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5268589-0
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 06, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: constipation, fatigue, neuropathy peripheral, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, transient ischaemic attack. THALOMID dosage: 300 MG, 3 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with VELCADE, SYNTHROID, PREVACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5268592-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 06, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, dyspnoea, fatigue, pleural effusion, pulmonary hypertension. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with MELPHALAN, PREDNISONE, ZOCOR, TOPROL, ACYCLOVIR, PROTONIX, DIFLUCAN, ALKERAN. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5270600-8
THALOMID problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone neoplasm malignant. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, 4 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient died on 03/08/2007.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5270601-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 07, 2007. Female patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: malignant neoplasm progression, multiple myeloma, stem cell transplant, transplant failure. THALOMID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DECADRON, VINCRISTINE, ADRIAMYCIN PFS, MELPHALAN, VELCADE. Patient died on 12/15/2006.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5270602-1
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, 89 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, compression fracture, disease progression, international normalised ratio increased, multiple myeloma, myocardial infarction, no therapeutic response, osteoporosis, pulmonary embolism. THALOMID dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LOVENOX, ALLOPURINOL, NEXIUM, FUROSEMIDE, HYZAAR, NEURONTIN, DETROL. Patient died on 09/26/2006.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5270603-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 07, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 147.0 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blastomycosis, cardiac failure congestive, fatigue, fluid overload, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary mycosis, staphylococcal infection. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, DOXIL, DULCOLAX, MILK OF MAGNESIA, SENOKOT, PERCOCET, COUMADIN, MEGACE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5270604-5
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 06, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure congestive, colitis, confusional state, dehydration, nausea, pancytopenia, pleural effusion, renal failure acute, systemic candida. THALOMID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, VELCADE, MELPHALAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5271564-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: urinary tract infection. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, DAILY, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5271570-9
THALOMID problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2007. Male patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary haemorrhage. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, 4 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5271571-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 09, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 222.7 lb, was diagnosed with uterine cancer and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: activities of daily living impaired, atelectasis, blood creatinine increased, constipation, dehydration, depressed level of consciousness, disease progression, failure to thrive. THALOMID dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5271904-5
THALOMID problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2007. Female patient, 86 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gallbladder disorder, insomnia, pruritus. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with BICARBONATE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER, CELEXA, AMBIEN, DIOVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5271905-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 09, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 186.0 lb, was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: decreased appetite, dysarthria, headache, muscular weakness, neurological symptom, pain. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ALBUTEROL, ASPIRIN, CARISOPRODOL, DIAZEPAM, GUAIFENESIN, HYDROCODONE, LITHIUM CARBONATE, PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5274715-X
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 13, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac disorder, condition aggravated, diastolic dysfunction, fluid overload, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, neuropathy peripheral, non-obstructive cardiomyopathy. THALOMID dosage: 200MG - 100MG - 50 MG, DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, VELCADE. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5274716-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 12, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac disorder. THALOMID dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5274717-3
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 13, 2007. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood human chorionic gonadotropin increased. THALOMID dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5274718-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 13, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with cytogenetic analysis abnormal, multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bradycardia, cardiac disorder, fatigue, malaise, orthostatic hypotension, presyncope. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5274745-8
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, barrett's oesophagus, blood chloride decreased, blood glucose increased, body temperature decreased, catheter site haemorrhage, confusional state. THALOMID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR, GEMFIBRAZOLE, NIASPAN ER, ASPIRIN, PREDNISONE, PROCHLOROPERAZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5277945-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 13, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 173.0 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haematochezia. THALOMID dosage: 150 MG, 3 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, DOXIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5277946-8
THALOMID problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 14, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pneumonia, rash, streptococcal infection. THALOMID dosage: 150 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5277947-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 12, 2007. Male patient, 89 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, confusional state, delirium, nervous system disorder. THALOMID dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL, 100 MG, 2 IN 1 D. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5277948-1
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 13, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amyloidosis, cardiomegaly, disease progression, exophthalmos, hyponatraemia, hypovolaemia, incoherent, leukocytosis. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, 2 IN 1 D, ORAL, 200 MG, DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DECADRON, DIURETICS, LASIX, METOLAZONE, ALDACTONE, SYNTHROID, POTASSIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5278284-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 14, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alveolitis allergic, rash. THALOMID dosage: 150-200MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CALCIUM, VITAMIN, DECADRON, IRON, FOSAMAX, VITAMIN D. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5278285-1
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 13, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with brain stem glioma, glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abscess, astrocytoma, low grade, brain stem glioma, constipation, deep vein thrombosis, disease progression, haemoglobin decreased, hydrocephalus. THALOMID dosage: 12MG/KG, INCR. 20% WKLY. TO 24MG/KG OR 1000MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, COUMADIN. Patient died.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5278294-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 15, 2007. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac disorder. THALOMID dosage: unknown. Patient died on 12/25/2006.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5280918-0
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 14, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myelodysplastic syndrome. THALOMID dosage: 25 MG, 1 IN 2 D, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5280946-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 15, 2007. Female patient, 78 years of age, weighting 185.0 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoaesthesia, neoplasm malignant, neuropathy peripheral, weight increased. THALOMID dosage: 50MG - 100MG, DAILY, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5282533-1
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory failure, renal failure acute. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, DAILY, ORAL. Patient died on 02/01/2007.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5282534-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 19, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coronary artery disease. THALOMID dosage: unknown. Patient died on 02/26/2007.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5282535-5
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, constipation, hypoaesthesia, paraesthesia. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG - 300 MG, DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DECADRON, TYLENOL, ALLOPURINOL, VITAMIN, COLACE, INSULIN, TANGO JUICE, KEPPRA. Patient died on 01/01/2006.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5282536-7
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 17, 2007. Male patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pacemaker complication. THALOMID dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5284087-2
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 186.0 lb, was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arachnoid cyst, asthenia, bronchitis, decreased appetite, dysarthria, fall, headache, neurological symptom, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging brain abnormal. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with GLEEVEC, ALBUTEROL, CARISOPRODOL, DIAZEPAM, GUAIFENESIN, HYDROCODONE, LITHIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5284088-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 20, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemolytic anaemia. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5285430-0
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 20, 2007. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acidosis, asthenia, bacteria stool identified, blood calcium increased, blood urea increased, colitis ischaemic, hypotension, mesenteric artery thrombosis, multi-organ failure. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DECADRON, AREDIA, UNIRECTIC, PROMETHAZINE, RANITIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/30/2006.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5285431-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 20, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone marrow failure, myelofibrosis, pneumonitis. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG DAILY ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/15/2007.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5285433-6
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 23, 2007. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with myelofibrosis and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone marrow failure, disease progression, myelofibrosis. THALOMID dosage: 50 MG DAILY ORAL. Patient died on 02/01/2007.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5285856-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 22, 2007. Female patient, 92 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, hypoaesthesia, muscle spasms, sensation of heaviness. THALOMID dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5285871-1
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 20, 2007. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acidosis, bacteria stool identified, blood calcium increased, blood urea increased, clostridial infection, colitis ischaemic, diarrhoea, hypotension, mesenteric artery thrombosis. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DECADRON, AREDIA, UNIRECTIC, PROMETHAZINE, RANITIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/30/2006.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5285882-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 20, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone marrow failure, myelofibrosis, pneumonitis. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, DAILY, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/15/2007.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5289486-0
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 23, 2007. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood human chorionic gonadotropin increased. THALOMID dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5289487-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 26, 2007. Male patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: femur fracture, hip fracture, ileus, loss of consciousness, malaise, pathological fracture, respiratory arrest. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, QD, ORAL, 100 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5289489-6
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 23, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alveolitis allergic, atrial tachycardia, pulmonary embolism, thrombophlebitis. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, 2 IN 1 D, ORAL, 50 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DECADRON, ZOMETA, DILAUDID, PROTONIX, PRILOSEC, SENEKOT, NEURONTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5289504-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 23, 2007. Male patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac disorder, dehydration, neutropenia. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, 2 IN 1 D, ORAL, 50 MG, 1IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5289522-1
THALOMID problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 24, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 236.3 lb, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac tamponade, chest pain, confusional state, dyspnoea, hallucination, pericardial effusion, pericarditis, restlessness, syncope. THALOMID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PACLITAXEL, CARBOPLATIN, ZYPREXA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5289523-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 23, 2007. Female patient, 88 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure congestive, condition aggravated, renal failure chronic. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5289525-7
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 26, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient died on 11/30/2006.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5289526-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 27, 2007. Female patient, child 12 years of age, was diagnosed with osteolysis and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pneumonia aspiration, pneumoperitoneum, pneumothorax, respiratory failure, vomiting. THALOMID dosage: 150-700 MG, DAILY, GT. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON, ZOMETA, NEURONTIN, ALBUTEROL, ZOLOFT, REMERON, PULMOZYME, PREVACID. Patient died on 10/05/2006.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5291434-4
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Mar 23, 2007. Female patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood human chorionic gonadotropin increased, laboratory test interference, pregnancy test false positive. THALOMID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, PREDNISONE. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5293162-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 28, 2007. Male patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with plasmacytoma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, neoplasm progression. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5293163-X
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 23, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alveolitis allergic, atrial tachycardia, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, thrombophlebitis. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, 2 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DECADRON, ZOMETA, DILAUDID, PROTONIX, PRILOSEC, SENEKOT, NEURONTIN, BACLOFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5293890-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on June 23, 2006. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aphasia, mental impairment. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, ACIPHEX, DETROL LA, ZOCOR, LEVOXYL, VITAMIN, VICODIN, ZOMETA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5293904-1
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 30, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, aphasia, aspartate aminotransferase increased, atrial fibrillation, bone marrow failure, cardiovascular disorder, constipation, deep vein thrombosis, dehydration. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, PREDNISONE. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5293910-7
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Dec 27, 2006. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aphasia, encephalopathy, mental status changes, psychomotor hyperactivity. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, ACIPHEX, DETROL LA, ZOCOR, LEVOXYL, VITAMIN, VICODIN, ZOMETA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5294492-6
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory failure, cardio-respiratory arrest, disease progression. THALOMID dosage: 150 MG, 3 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient died on 02/03/2007.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5298677-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Mar 30, 2007. Male patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: sick sinus syndrome, syncope. THALOMID dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5298678-6
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 03, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with myelofibrosis and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, blast cell count increased, diarrhoea haemorrhagic, disease progression, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, myelofibrosis, pneumonia, pyrexia. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DECADRON, ATENOLOL, HYDROXYZINE, LASIX, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, PROLOSEC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/17/2007.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5298681-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disease progression, multiple myeloma, renal failure, swelling, tricuspid valve incompetence. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5299657-5
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 30, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood disorder, enterovesical fistula, pneumaturia. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with VELCADE, DEXAMETHASONE, ACYCLOVIR, ZANTAC, SENNA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5299660-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: skin ulcer, thrombosis. THALOMID dosage: 200-50 MG, DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, LASIX, ROCALTROL, LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5299664-2
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 03, 2007. Male patient, 89 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, balance disorder, confusional state, constipation, delirium, nervous system disorder. THALOMID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5299665-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Apr 03, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood human chorionic gonadotropin increased. THALOMID dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5299667-8
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 01, 2007. Male patient, 44 years of age, weighting 244.5 lb, was diagnosed with sarcoma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alopecia, anorexia, anxiety, bronchospasm, constipation, cough, dehydration, depression, dizziness. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, QD ON DAYS 7-21, 28-42, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with MESNA, DOXORUBICIN, IFOSFAMIDE, OXYCODONE, LOVENOX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5299859-8
Physician from CANADA reported THALOMID problem on Apr 03, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood human chorionic gonadotropin increased, deep vein thrombosis, pain in extremity. THALOMID dosage: 150 MG, DAILY, ORAL, 200 MG, 4 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DECADRON. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5300951-X
THALOMID problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 05, 2007. Female patient, child 7 years of age, was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: metastases to liver, pulmonary hypertension. THALOMID dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient died on 03/22/2007.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5300953-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Apr 04, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: paralysis. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5300965-X
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 05, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with omentum neoplasm and was treated with THALOMID. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient died on 10/16/2006.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5300968-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Apr 04, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: colectomy. THALOMID dosage: 100-50MG, DAILY, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5301456-2
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 05, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with metastasis and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood human chorionic gonadotropin increased. THALOMID dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5301467-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Apr 12, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac operation, peroneal nerve palsy. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, 2 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DECADRON, ZOMETA. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5305095-9
THALOMID problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 10, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, convulsion, fatigue, hypoglycaemia, loss of consciousness, memory impairment, neuropathy peripheral, road traffic accident, rotator cuff syndrome. THALOMID dosage: 40-100 MG, DAILY; ORAL, 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DECADRON, CALCIUM, LOTREL, ACYCLOVIR, BACTRIM DS, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Thalidomide
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a699032.html
(tha li' doe mide)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking thalidomide, stop taking thalidomide and call your doctor immediately. Thalidomide can kill the fetus or cause severe birth defects.Before starting treatment, women of childbearing age should have a pregnancy test. Your doctor will not give you a prescription for thalidomide until a negative pregnancy test has been obtained. Your doctor will order pregnancy tests often during your treatment; it is important that you keep these appointments. Women of childbearing age who are taking thalidomide should not have sexual intercourse or should use two forms of birth control for at least 1 month before beginning thalidomide therapy, during thalidomide therapy, and for 1 month after stopping thalidomide therapy. If your period is irregular, late, or you miss a period during treatment with thalidomide, call your doctor immediately.If you are a sexually active male, you will need to use barrier contraception, such as condoms, while taking thalidomide. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Thalidomide is used to treat and prevent skin conditions caused by erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL).
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How should this medicine be used?
Thalidomide comes as a capsule to take by mouth. Thalidomide is usually taken once a day at bedtime, but at least 1 hour after the evening meal. Take thalidomide with a glass of water. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take thalidomide exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Other uses for this medicine
Thalidomide is also used sometimes to treat Kaposi's sarcoma, primary brain malignancies, chronic graft versus host disease, Behcet's disease, aphthous ulcers, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), adult Langerhans cell histiocytosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Jessner's lymphocytic infiltration of the skin. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking thalidomide,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to thalidomide or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medications, including amprenavir (Agenerase), barbiturates, carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, Tegretol), chlorpromazine (Ormazine, Thorazine), griseofulvin (Fulvicin, Grifulvin, Grisactin, others), indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), phenytoin (Dilantin), reserpine (Serpalan, Serpasil, others), rifabutin (Mycobutin), rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane), ritonavir (Norvir), saquinavir (Fortovase, Invirase), and vitamins. If you are using oral contraceptives to prevent pregnancy while taking thalidomide, you should be aware of medications that may affect the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Ask your pharmacist for more information.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), or neutropenia.
- you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how thalidomide will affect you.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
- plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and sun lamps and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Thalidomide may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
- be aware that you should not give blood or donate sperm during treatment with thalidomide.
- thalidomide may cause dizziness and decreases in blood pressure that could result in falls. After lying down, you should sit upright for a few minutes before standing up.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Thalidomide may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- slow heartbeats
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- rash
- numbness, tingling, pain, or a burning sensation in the hands or feet
- fever
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order laboratory tests to monitor your response to thalidomide.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. Tell your doctor if your skin condition gets worse or does not go away.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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