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Thalomid (Thalidomide) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 



This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Thalomid (Thalidomide). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

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Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Thalomid (Thalidomide). For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.

Adverse event in 73 year old female receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-31

Patient: 73 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Productive Cough, Confusional State, Blood Bilirubin Increased, Performance Status Decreased, Pain, Malignant Neoplasm Progression, Blood Albumin Decreased, Multiple Myeloma, Fall, Drug Toxicity, Subdural Haematoma, Drug Tolerance Decreased, Fatigue, Protein Total Increased, Blood Glucose Increased, Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased, Dyspnoea, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Asthenia

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Other drugs received by patient: Dexamethasone TAB



Adverse event in 49 year old female receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Reported by a physician from Canada on 2007-10-30

Patient: 49 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Increased

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid
    Dosage: 400 mg, 8 in 1 d, oral; 400 mg, daily, oral; 200 mg, 4 in 1 d, oral; 200 mg, 4 in 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    End date: 2004-07-01

Thalomid
    Dosage: 400 mg, 8 in 1 d, oral; 400 mg, daily, oral; 200 mg, 4 in 1 d, oral; 200 mg, 4 in 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2004-07-01

Thalomid
    Dosage: 400 mg, 8 in 1 d, oral; 400 mg, daily, oral; 200 mg, 4 in 1 d, oral; 200 mg, 4 in 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2005-01-01

Thalomid
    Dosage: 400 mg, 8 in 1 d, oral; 400 mg, daily, oral; 200 mg, 4 in 1 d, oral; 200 mg, 4 in 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Thalomid

Thalomid

Thalomid

Other drugs received by patient: Pamidronate Disodium



Adverse event in 72 year old female receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-30

Patient: 72 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Spinal Cord Compression, Disease Progression

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid (Thalidomide)



Adverse event in 76 year old male receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: 76 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Refractory Anaemia, Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Other drugs received by patient: Decadron



Adverse event in 56 year old male receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: 56 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatic Failure

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid (Thalidomide)



Adverse event in 35 year old male receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: 35 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Decreased, Light Chain Disease, Hepatic Failure, Multiple Myeloma, Constipation, Disease Progression, Fatigue, Anorexia, Platelet Count Decreased, Dizziness, Asthenia, Thrombocytopenia

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Other drugs received by patient: Decadron; Omeprazole; Oxycontin; Bactrim; Acyclovir; Senokot; Allopurinol; Doxorubicin HCL; Bortezomib (Bortezomib)



Adverse event in 55 year old male receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: 55 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pain in JAW

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid
    Dosage: 300 mg, daily, oral; 400 mg, daily, oral; 200 mg, daily, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2003-01-13
    End date: 2003-02-14

Thalomid
    Dosage: 300 mg, daily, oral; 400 mg, daily, oral; 200 mg, daily, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2003-03-14
    End date: 2004-01-02

Thalomid
    Dosage: 300 mg, daily, oral; 400 mg, daily, oral; 200 mg, daily, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2004-02-20
    End date: 2007-03-22



Adverse event in 46 year old female receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-25

Patient: 46 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pregnancy Test Urine Positive, Blood Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Increased

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid (Thalidomide)



Adverse event in 11 year old female receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-25

Patient: 11 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Mass

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid (Thalidomide)



Adverse event in 79 year old male receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-24

Patient: 79 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Urea Increased, Multiple Myeloma, Fall, Loss of Consciousness, Disease Progression, Haemoglobin Decreased, Blood Immunoglobulin G Increased, Haematocrit Decreased, RED Blood Cell Count Decreased, Limb Injury, NO Therapeutic Response, Platelet Count Decreased

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Other drugs received by patient: Cozaar; Lipitor; Nexium; Colace (Docusate Sodium); B Complex ELX; Magnesium (Magnesium); Coumadin; Selenium (Selenium); SAW Palmetto (Serenoa Repens)



Adverse event in 76 year old female receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-24

Patient: 76 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Fluid Overload, Gastrointestinal Ulcer, Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage, Pulmonary Thrombosis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Other drugs received by patient: Arimidex; Aredia; Lotrel; Lasix; Senokot; Aspirin; Protonix



Adverse event in 59 year old female receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

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

Patient: 59 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Decreased, Pneumonia, Fatigue, Malaise, Sepsis

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Revlimid
    Dosage: 25 mg, qd, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2007-04-16
    End date: 2007-04-30

Thalomid
    Dosage: 50-100-200 mg, qhs x 2 weeks, oral; 200 mg, qhs, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2007-02-19
    End date: 2007-04-16

Thalomid
    Dosage: 50-100-200 mg, qhs x 2 weeks, oral; 200 mg, qhs, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2007-05-14



Adverse event in 59 year old male receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

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

Patient: 59 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Failure, Peptic Ulcer Haemorrhage, Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid
    Dosage: see image
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2001-10-25
    End date: 2001-01-01

Thalomid
    Dosage: see image
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2001-09-27
    End date: 2001-10-05

Thalomid
    Dosage: see image
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2001-10-05
    End date: 2001-10-25

Thalomid
    Dosage: see image
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2001-12-13
    End date: 2002-01-01

Thalomid
    Dosage: see image
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2002-04-22
    End date: 2005-01-01



Adverse event in 47 year old female receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

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

Patient: 47 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Disorder

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid (Thalidomide)



Adverse event in female receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

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

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cardiac Disorder

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid (Thalidomide)



Adverse event in male receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-22

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Stem Cell Transplant, Stomach Discomfort, Sepsis, Complications of Transplant Surgery, Organ Failure

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid (Thalidomide)



Adverse event in male receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

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

Patient: male, weighing 79.4 kg (174.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Small Intestinal Obstruction, Incisional Hernia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Temodar
    Dosage: 100 mg qhs for 21 days po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Renal Cell Carcinoma Stage IV
    Start date: 2007-02-15
    End date: 2007-10-12

Thalomid
    Dosage: 100 mg qhs for 28 days po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Renal Cell Carcinoma Stage IV
    Start date: 2007-02-08
    End date: 2007-10-12

Other drugs received by patient: Xeloda; Toprol-XL; Coumadin; Morphine; Percocet



Adverse event in 77 year old male receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-22

Patient: 77 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Lung Neoplasm Malignant, Malignant Neoplasm Progression, Multiple Myeloma

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid (Thalidomide)



Adverse event in 77 year old male receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-22

Patient: 77 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Subdural Haematoma

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid
    Dosage: 100 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral; 50 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2002-02-22
    End date: 2003-03-01

Thalomid
    Dosage: 100 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral; 50 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2004-01-28



Adverse event in 47 year old male receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-22

Patient: 47 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Haemorrhage Intracranial, Thrombocytopenia

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Other drugs received by patient: Renagel; Colace (Docusate Sodium); Nexium; Erythropoietin (Erythropoietin)



Adverse event in 43 year old female receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

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

Patient: 43 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Spinal Cord Compression, Sepsis, Anaemia, Malignant Neoplasm Progression, Multiple Myeloma, Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid (Thalidomide)



Adverse event in 56 year old female receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

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

Patient: 56 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Asthma, Bronchospasm

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid
    Dosage: 400 mg, 8 in 1 d, oral, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2007-09-11
    End date: 2007-10-02

Thalomid
    Dosage: 400 mg, 8 in 1 d, oral, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2007-10-08
    End date: 2007-10-09



Adverse event in 66 year old male receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

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

Patient: 66 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Neuropathy, Diabetes Mellitus, Pulmonary Fibrosis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid (Thalidomide)

Other drugs received by patient: Dexamethasone TAB; Erythropoetin (Epoetin Alfa)



Adverse event in 51 year old male receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

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

Patient: 51 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pontiac Fever, Pneumonia Legionella, Oral Candidiasis, Anaemia, Lymphopenia, Opportunistic Infection, Bradycardia, Lung Abscess

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Prednisone TAB
    Dosage: 10 mg, qd
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma

Thalomid
    Dosage: 200 mg/kg, qd, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma



Adverse event in 71 year old male receiving Thalomid (Thalidomide)

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

Patient: 71 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Fluid Imbalance, Diabetes Mellitus, Renal Failure Chronic, Somnolence, Cardiac Disorder, Haemoglobin Decreased, Dehydration, International Normalised Ratio Decreased, Cardiac Failure Congestive

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Thalomid
    Dosage: 100 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral; 100mg-200mg, 100mg x 7 days then 200 mgx21 days, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2007-06-01
    End date: 2007-06-24

Thalomid
    Dosage: 100 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral; 100mg-200mg, 100mg x 7 days then 200 mgx21 days, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2007-08-15
    End date: 2007-09-11

Other drugs received by patient: Warfarin Sodium; Aspirin; Decadron

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