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Decadron (Dexamethasone) - Adverse Event Reports - Serious Event

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in a serious event (223)

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Below is the selection of adverse event reports related to Decadron (Dexamethasone) that includes cases resulting in a serious event.

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Adverse event in 66 year old male receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-31

Patient: 66 year old male, weighing 67.0 kg (147.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Pneumonia, Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Anaemia, Protein Total Decreased, Hypoaesthesia, Purpura, Constipation, Oral Herpes, Platelet Count Decreased, Oedema, Enterocolitis, Neutrophil Count Decreased, Lymphocyte Count Decreased

Suspect drug(s):
Velcade
    Dosage: 2.00 mg, intravenous, 1.30 mg/m2, intravenous
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2007-03-06
    End date: 2007-04-06

Velcade
    Dosage: 2.00 mg, intravenous, 1.30 mg/m2, intravenous
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2007-07-20
    End date: 2007-07-20

Decadron
    Dosage: 20.00 mg, intravenous
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2007-03-06
    End date: 2007-04-07

Other drugs received by patient: Levofloxacin; Baktar (Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim); Laxoberon (Sodium Picosulfate); Sennoside A (Sennoside A); Pantosin (Pantethine); Platelets; RED Blood Cells; Lasix; Aldactone



Adverse event in 71 year old female receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-30

Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 70.8 kg (155.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Toxic Encephalopathy, Visual Disturbance, Hallucination

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Temodar
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Glioblastoma Multiforme

Aspirin
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Decadron
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Digoxin
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Duonebs
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Lasix
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Mucomyst
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Colace; Lipitor; Lovenox; Metoprolol



Adverse event in 47 year old female receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-30

Patient: 47 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Glioblastoma Multiforme, Cellulitis, Radiation Injury, Lymphopenia, Haemorrhoids, Malignant Neoplasm Progression, Febrile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Failure, Aplastic Anaemia, Thrombocytopenia, Proctalgia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Decadron
    Dosage: po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Glioblastoma Multiforme
    Start date: 2006-09-01
    End date: 2006-10-01

Bactrim
    End date: 2006-10-20

Temodar
    Dosage: 75 mg/m[2]
    End date: 2006-09-25

Other drugs received by patient: Keppra; Prempro; Zofran; Arnica; Ascorbic Acid; Beta Carotene; Calcium Phosphate, Tribasic; Cyanocobalamin; Ferrous Phosphate; Flaxseed; Lycopens; Omega-3 Marine Triglycerides; Shark Liver OIL; Ubidecarenone; Vitamin D (Unspecified); Vitamin E; Vitamins (Unspecified); Witch Hazel



Adverse event in 72 year old female receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-29

Patient: 72 year old female, weighing 53.0 kg (116.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatitis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Prophylaxis of Nausea and Vomiting
    Start date: 2005-09-01

Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-09-01

Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-09-01

Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-09-01

Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-09-22

Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-09-22

Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-09-22

Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-09-22

Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-10-13

Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-10-13

Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-10-13

Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-10-13

Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-11-04

Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-11-04

Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-11-04

Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-11-04

Adriamycin PFS
    Start date: 2005-09-01
    End date: 2005-09-01

Adriamycin PFS
    Start date: 2005-09-22
    End date: 2005-09-22

Adriamycin PFS
    Start date: 2005-10-13
    End date: 2005-10-13

Adriamycin PFS
    Start date: 2005-11-04
    End date: 2005-11-04

Endoxan
    Indication: Chemotherapy
    Start date: 2005-09-01
    End date: 2005-09-01

Endoxan
    Start date: 2005-09-22
    End date: 2005-09-22

Endoxan
    Start date: 2005-10-13
    End date: 2005-10-13

Endoxan
    Start date: 2005-11-04
    End date: 2005-11-04

Other drugs received by patient: Nasea; Nasea; Nasea; Nasea



Adverse event in female receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: female, weighing 40.1 kg (88.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Abscess

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Temsirolimus
    Indication: Glioma
    Start date: 2007-08-28

Decadron
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2007-07-01

Other drugs received by patient: Humalog; Lantus; Famotidine



Adverse event in 71 year old male receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-26

Patient: 71 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Tumour Lysis Syndrome, Bone Marrow Failure

Suspect drug(s):
Decadron
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma

Velcade
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma

Other drugs received by patient: Decadron



Adverse event in 71 year old female receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 69.9 kg (153.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Oral Intake Reduced, Toxic Encephalopathy, Alpha Haemolytic Streptococcal Infection, Fatigue, Visual Disturbance, Blood Culture Positive, Metabolic Encephalopathy, Hallucination, Lethargy

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Decadron
    Dosage: po
    Administration route: Oral

Aspirin

Digoxin

Duoneb

Lasix

Levaquin

Mucomyst

Other drugs received by patient: Lovenox; Temodar; Metoprolol



Adverse event in 71 year old male receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-26

Patient: 71 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cushingoid, Plasmacytoma, Drug Ineffective, Blood Amylase Increased, Multiple Myeloma

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Plasmacytoma
    Start date: 2002-01-01

Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-01-01
    End date: 2005-01-01

Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-05-01

Other drugs received by patient: Oncovin; Adriamycin PFS; Thalidomide; Thalidomide



Adverse event in 59 year old female receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 59 year old female, weighing 88.0 kg (193.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Glioblastoma Multiforme, Lymphopenia, Malignant Neoplasm Progression, Asthenia, Candidiasis, Cushing's Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Temozolomide
    Dosage: 75 mg/m2;qd;po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Glioblastoma Multiforme
    Start date: 2007-07-01
    End date: 2007-08-01

Temozolomide
    Dosage: 75 mg/m2;qd;po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Glioblastoma Multiforme
    Start date: 2007-09-27
    End date: 2007-10-01

Temozolomide

Bactrim DS
    Dosage: tiw;po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Decadron
    Dosage: 4 mg;qd;po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Keppra
    Dosage: 500 mg;bid;po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in male receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-26

Patient: male, weighing 72.0 kg (158.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Protein-Losing Gastroenteropathy, Renal Disorder, Cytomegalovirus Viraemia, Enteritis Infectious

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Enbrel
    Indication: Rheumatoid Arthritis
    Start date: 2006-08-28
    End date: 2006-10-18

Decadron
    Dosage: unknown
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Rheumatoid Arthritis

Other drugs received by patient: Iscotin; Alfarol; Blopress; Pydoxal; Amoban; Isodine; Loxonin; Mycospor; Catlep; D-Penicillamine; Sucralfate



Adverse event in 55 year old male receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-26

Patient: 55 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dementia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2006-01-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Thalidomide
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2006-09-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Melphalan; Prednisolone



Adverse event in 69 year old male receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Japan on 2007-10-24

Patient: 69 year old male, weighing 97.0 kg (213.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cardioversion, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Creatinine Decreased, Oliguria, Heart Rate Increased, Blood Pressure Decreased, Cardiac Failure Congestive, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Zometa
    Dosage: 4 mg, unk
    Indication: Bone Pain
    Start date: 2007-04-02
    End date: 2007-04-02

Decadron
    Dosage: 8 mg, unk
    Indication: Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2007-04-06
    End date: 2007-04-06

Serotone
    Dosage: 10 mg, unk
    Indication: Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2007-04-06
    End date: 2007-04-06

Taxotere
    Dosage: 120 mg/day
    Start date: 2007-04-06
    End date: 2007-04-06



Adverse event in female receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-23

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Malignant Neoplasm Progression, Neutropenia, Failure TO Thrive, Retroperitoneal Haemorrhage

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Panitumumab
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer
    Start date: 2007-01-11
    End date: 2007-02-22

Decadron
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Irinotecan HCL; Fluorouracil; Leucovorin; Zoloft; Marinol; Oxycodone HCL; Morphine Sulfate; Senna; Coumadin; Lovenox; Heparin



Adverse event in 64 year old male receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-23

Patient: 64 year old male, weighing 85.7 kg (188.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dehydration, Enterocolitis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Decadron
    Dosage: po
    Administration route: Oral

Aranesp
    Dosage: 500 microgm/sc
    Indication: Anaemia
    Start date: 2007-08-13
    End date: 2007-08-13

Granisetron HCL

Oxaliplatin

Capecitabine UNK
    End date: 2007-08-20

Other drugs received by patient: Avastin; Ziac; Aspirin; Iron (Unspecified)



Adverse event in 71 year old female receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-23

Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 71.0 kg (156.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Oral Intake Reduced, Fatigue, Visual Disturbance, Hallucination, Metabolic Encephalopathy, Somnolence

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aspirin
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Temodar
    Dosage: total daily dose: 75 mg/m2
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Glioblastoma Multiforme
    Start date: 2007-08-06
    End date: 2007-09-17

Decadron

Digoxin

Duoneb

Lasix

Levaquin

Mucomyst

Other drugs received by patient: Colace; Lipitor; Lovenox; Metoprolol



Adverse event in 30 year old male receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-23

Patient: 30 year old male, weighing 74.8 kg (164.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Catheter Site Related Reaction, Jugular Vein Thrombosis

Suspect drug(s):
Decadron
    Dosage: 4mg/daily/po
    Administration route: Oral

Temozolomide
    Dosage: 140 mg/daily/po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Glioblastoma Multiforme
    Start date: 2007-08-28



Adverse event in 71 year old female receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-22

Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 71.0 kg (156.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Encephalopathy

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Mucomyst

Temodar
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Glioblastoma Multiforme
    Start date: 2007-08-06
    End date: 2007-09-17

Aspirin

Decadron

Digoxin

Duoneb

Lasix

Levaquin

Radiation Therapy
    Dosage: total dose 60gy; total fractions given 22
    Start date: 2007-08-06
    End date: 2007-09-17

Other drugs received by patient: Colace; Lipitor; Lovenox; Metoprolol



Adverse event in 71 year old female receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-22

Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 70.8 kg (155.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Fatigue, Toxic Encephalopathy, Visual Disturbance, Hallucination

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Temodar
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Glioblastoma Multiforme

Aspirin
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Decadron
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Digoxin
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Duonebs
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Lasix
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Mucomyst
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Colace; Lipitor; Lovenox; Metoprolol



Adverse event in 16 year old male receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Japan on 2007-10-22

Patient: 16 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Left Ventricular Dysfunction, Viral Myocarditis, Neutropenia, Cardiac Arrest, Thrombocytopenia, Leukopenia, Pneumonitis

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Decadron
    Dosage: 40 mg/m(2) daily;
    Indication: Ewing's Sarcoma

Cyclophosphamide
    Dosage: 2000 mg/m(2) daily;

Etoposide
    Dosage: 400 mg/m(2) daily;

Carboplatin
    Dosage: 300 mg/m(2) daily; iv



Adverse event in 71 year old male receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-19

Patient: 71 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cushingoid, Plasmacytoma, Blood Amylase Increased, Multiple Myeloma

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Plasmacytoma
    Start date: 2002-01-01

Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-01-01
    End date: 2005-01-01

Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-05-01

Other drugs received by patient: Oncovin; Adriamycin PFS; Thalidomide; Thalidomide



Adverse event in 55 year old male receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-19

Patient: 55 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dementia

Suspect drug(s):
Decadron
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2006-01-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Thalidomide
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2006-09-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Melphalan; Prednisolone



Adverse event in 71 year old female receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-19

Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 70.8 kg (155.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Fatigue, Encephalopathy

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lasix
    Dosage: dose: unk

Aspirin
    Dosage: dose: unk

Decadron
    Dosage: dose: unk

Digoxin
    Dosage: dose: unk

Duoneb
    Dosage: dose: unk

Levaquin
    Dosage: dose: unk

Mucomyst / 00082801 /
    Dosage: dose: unk

Other drugs received by patient: Temodar; Colace; Lipitor; Lovenox; Metoprolol



Adverse event in 71 year old female receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-18

Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 70.8 kg (155.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Fatigue, Visual Disturbance, Metabolic Encephalopathy, Hallucination, Somnolence, Eating Disorder, Lethargy

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Digoxin
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Temodar
    Dosage: 75mgm2 per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Glioblastoma Multiforme
    Start date: 2007-08-06
    End date: 2007-09-17

Aspirin
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Decadron
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Duoneb
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Lasix
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Levaquin
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Mucomyst
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Radiation Therapy
    Dosage: 60gy cumulative dose
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-08-06
    End date: 2007-09-17

Other drugs received by patient: Colace; Lipitor; Lovenox; Metoprolol



Adverse event in 71 year old female receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-16

Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 70.8 kg (155.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Fatigue, Encephalopathy

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lasix
    Dosage: dose: unk

Aspirin
    Dosage: dose: unk

Decadron
    Dosage: dose: unk

Digoxin
    Dosage: dose: unk

Duoneb
    Dosage: dose: unk

Levaquin
    Dosage: dose: unk

Mucomyst / 00082801 /
    Dosage: dose: unk

Other drugs received by patient: Temodar; Colace; Lipitor; Lovenox; Metoprolol



Adverse event in 71 year old female receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-15

Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 71.0 kg (156.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Oral Intake Reduced, Fatigue, Visual Disturbance, Hallucination, Metabolic Encephalopathy, Somnolence

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aspirin
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Temodar
    Dosage: total daily dose: 75 mg/m2
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Glioblastoma Multiforme
    Start date: 2007-08-06
    End date: 2007-09-17

Decadron

Digoxin

Duoneb

Lasix

Levaquin

Mucomyst

Other drugs received by patient: Colace; Lipitor; Lovenox; Metoprolol



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