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Caprelsa (Vandetanib) - Side Effect Reports to FDA

 
 



This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Caprelsa (Vandetanib) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Reports by Event Outcome

All Cases (99)
Death (10)
Life Threatening Events (1)

Reports by Reaction Type

Diarrhoea (29)Rash (26)Fatigue (21)Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged (15)Acne (14)Blood Pressure Increased (13)Dyspnoea (13)Nausea (9)Joint Swelling (8)Arthralgia (8)Hot Flush (7)Muscle Spasms (7)

Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Caprelsa (Vandetanib). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.

Possible Caprelsa side effects in 29 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-27

Patient: 29 year old female

Reactions: Blood Pressure Increased, Vomiting, Nausea, Blood Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Increased, Rash, Constipation, Blood Electrolytes Decreased, Tumour Lysis Syndrome, Diarrhoea

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa

Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid; Calcium; Imodium; Vitamin D



Possible Caprelsa side effects in 32 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-08-22

Patient: 32 year old male, weighing 53.9 kg (118.6 pounds)

Reactions: Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged, Acne, Skin Sensitisation

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Myeloma
    Start date: 2012-04-26
    End date: 2012-07-05

Caprelsa
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Thyroid Cancer
    Start date: 2012-04-26
    End date: 2012-07-05

Caprelsa
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Thyroid Disorder
    Start date: 2012-04-26
    End date: 2012-07-05

Other drugs received by patient: Oxycontin; Synthroid; Oxycontin



Possible Caprelsa side effects in 79 year old male

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-22

Patient: 79 year old male, weighing 77.6 kg (170.7 pounds)

Reactions: Mental Status Changes, Hypoacusis, Fatigue, Muscle Spasms, Back Pain, Dermatitis Acneiform, Dyspnoea, Haemoptysis, Urinary Tract Infection, Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysaesthesia Syndrome, Amnesia, Joint Swelling, Arthralgia, Insomnia, Increased Tendency To Bruise, Haemorrhagic Diathesis, Vision Blurred, Asthenia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa

Other drugs received by patient: Metformin; Nitrostat; Plavix; Icaps; Aspirin; Benadryl; Prednisone TAB; Niacin; Synthroid; Lisinopril; Zocor; Niacin; Iron; Januvia



Possible Caprelsa side effects in

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-20

Patient:

Reactions: Convulsion

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa



Possible Caprelsa side effects in 72 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-08-17

Patient: 72 year old male

Reactions: Diarrhoea, Insomnia, DRY Mouth, Hypertension

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa



Possible Caprelsa side effects in 45 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-17

Patient: 45 year old male

Reactions: Procedural Complication, Vocal Cord Paralysis

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa



Possible Caprelsa side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-14

Patient: male

Reactions: Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysaesthesia Syndrome

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa



Possible Caprelsa side effects in 42 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-07

Patient: 42 year old male

Reactions: Blood Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Increased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa



Possible Caprelsa side effects in

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-07

Patient:

Reactions: Therapeutic Response Unexpected, Constipation

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa



Possible Caprelsa side effects in 60 year old male

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-06

Patient: 60 year old male

Reactions: Cerebrovascular Accident, Disease Progression

Adverse event resulted in: death

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa

Other drugs received by patient: Tretinoin



Possible Caprelsa side effects in male

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-06

Patient: male, weighing 78.8 kg (173.4 pounds)

Reactions: Pruritus Generalised, Face Oedema, Conjunctival Oedema, Erythema, Skin Reaction, Rash Macular

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-04-05
    End date: 2012-06-08

Caprelsa
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-06-14

Caprelsa
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Thyroid Cancer

Other drugs received by patient: Flomax; Lipitor; Norvasc; Pepcid; Triamcinolone Acetonide; Levothroid; Avodart; Vandetanib; Aspirin; Vitamin D; Vanicream; Aspirin



Possible Caprelsa side effects in 79 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-08-06

Patient: 79 year old male

Reactions: Cardiac Failure Congestive

Adverse event resulted in: death

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa

Other drugs received by patient: Metformin HCL; Simvastatin; Uroxatral; Symbicort; Synthroid; Fentanyl Citrate; Aspirin; Paroxetine HCL; Omeprazole; Singulair; Digoxin



Possible Caprelsa side effects in 51 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-01

Patient: 51 year old female

Reactions: Fatigue, Impaired Work Ability, Rash

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa



Possible Caprelsa side effects in 79 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-08-01

Patient: 79 year old male

Reactions: Cardiac Failure Congestive

Adverse event resulted in: death

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa

Other drugs received by patient: Singulair; Synthroid; Aspirin; Paroxetine HCL; Symbicort; Fentanyl Citrate; Metformin HCL; Uroxatral; Digoxin; Omeprazole; Simvastatin



Possible Caprelsa side effects in male

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-01

Patient: male

Reactions: Off Label Use, Fatigue, Dyspnoea

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa



Possible Caprelsa side effects in 79 year old female

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-07-31

Patient: 79 year old female

Reactions: Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Head Injury, Coma, Fall, Traumatic Haematoma

Adverse event resulted in: death

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa



Possible Caprelsa side effects in 47 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-07-25

Patient: 47 year old male

Reactions: Dyspnoea, Joint Swelling, Arthralgia, Rash

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa



Possible Caprelsa side effects in 50 year old female

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Canada on 2012-07-23

Patient: 50 year old female

Reactions: Electrocardiogram Abnormal

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa



Possible Caprelsa side effects in 71 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-19

Patient: 71 year old male

Reactions: Dyspnoea, Diarrhoea, Muscular Weakness, Rash, Abdominal Pain Upper, Cough

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa



Possible Caprelsa side effects in 56 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-07-18

Patient: 56 year old male

Reactions: Poor Quality Sleep, Fatigue, Hot Flush, Rash, Muscle Twitching

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa

Other drugs received by patient: Levothyroxine Sodium; Oxicodone HCI; Cymbalta; Lisinopril; Neurontin; Oxycontin; Ambien



Possible Caprelsa side effects in 32 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-07-16

Patient: 32 year old male

Reactions: Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged, Acne, Skin Sensitisation

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Thyroid Cancer

Caprelsa
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Thyroid Disorder

Other drugs received by patient: Oxycontin; Synthroid; Oxycontin



Possible Caprelsa side effects in male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-13

Patient: male

Reactions: Death

Adverse event resulted in: death

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa



Possible Caprelsa side effects in 70 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-12

Patient: 70 year old male

Reactions: Keratopathy

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa



Possible Caprelsa side effects in 72 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-12

Patient: 72 year old male

Reactions: Blood Urine Present, Drug Level Increased, Feeling Abnormal, Muscle Spasms

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Thyroid Cancer

Coumadin
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Toprol-XL; Pancreaze; Imodium A-D



Possible Caprelsa side effects in 64 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-12

Patient: 64 year old male

Reactions: Blood Pressure Increased, Polycythaemia, Dyspnoea, Acne, Musculoskeletal Chest Pain, Rash, Hypokalaemia, Diarrhoea, Hypomagnesaemia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa

Other drugs received by patient: Avodart; Synthroid; Calcitriol; Pepcid AC; Levothyroxine Sodium; Pepcid AC; Docusate Sodium; Benicar; Multivital; Famotidine; Senna Leaves; Multi-Vitamin; Slow-MAG; Hyrdocodone-Acetaminophen



Possible Caprelsa side effects in

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-11

Patient:

Reactions: Electrocardiogram QT Interval Abnormal

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa



Possible Caprelsa side effects in 63 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-07-10

Patient: 63 year old male

Reactions: Glossodynia, Acne

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa



Possible Caprelsa side effects in male

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-09

Patient: male

Reactions: Face Oedema, Conjunctival Oedema, Skin Reaction, Rash Macular

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa



Possible Caprelsa side effects in 59 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-09

Patient: 59 year old female, weighing 62.1 kg (136.6 pounds)

Reactions: Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged, Night Sweats, Headache, Rash, Flushing, Dysphonia, Diarrhoea, Palpitations, Hypertension

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-01-11
    End date: 2012-06-07

Caprelsa
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Thyroid Cancer Stage IV
    Start date: 2012-01-12
    End date: 2012-03-08

Caprelsa
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-04-04

Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid; Lomotil; Protonix; Vitamin B-12 CR



Possible Caprelsa side effects in 69 year old female

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-07-09

Patient: 69 year old female

Reactions: Dysgeusia, Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged, Dyspnoea

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Caprelsa

Other drugs received by patient: Atenolol; Lexapro; Synthroid; Prochlorperazine Maleate

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