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Total Vesanoid reports: 36.
Vesanoid FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 9    Reported hospitalizations: 15.
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FDA Reported Vesanoid Side Effects: retinoic acid syndrome, respiratory failure, hypoxia, abortion spontaneous, disseminated intravascular coagulation, renal failure acute, dyspnoea, flushing, dry skin, confusional state, cerebral haemorrhage.
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Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5218980-3
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported VESANOID problem on Jan 17, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, vomiting and was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, haemoptysis, hepatic enzyme increased, hypoxia, liver disorder, pancreatic enzymes increased, pleural effusion, pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARDIOXANE, ZOFRAN, PRIMPERAN, CERUBIDINE, ARACYTINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5288953-3
VESANOID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 29, 2006. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia and was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: retinoic acid syndrome. VESANOID dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5288968-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported VESANOID problem on May 09, 2006. Female patient, child 2 years of age, was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia and was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute promyelocytic leukaemia, malignant neoplasm progression. VESANOID dosage: 10 MG 2 PER DAY ORAL. Patient died.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5241641-1
VESANOID problem was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Feb 09, 2007. Male patient, 45 years of age, weighting 251.3 lb, was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: leukoencephalopathy, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IDAMYCIN, ACYCLOVIR, VORICONAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5245230-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported VESANOID problem on Feb 16, 2007. Male patient, 38 years of age, was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: primary hypothyroidism. VESANOID dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5262849-5
VESANOID problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient, child 11 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemorrhage intracranial, retinoic acid syndrome. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYTARABINE, DAUNORUBICIN, ALLOPURINOL, BAKTAR, KYTRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/05/2005.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5286418-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported VESANOID problem on Mar 27, 2007. Male patient, 38 years of age, was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: congenital endocrine anomaly, primary hypothyroidism. VESANOID dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5289565-8
VESANOID problem was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Apr 02, 2007. Male patient, 45 years of age, weighting 251.3 lb, was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: leukoencephalopathy, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IDAMYCIN, ACYCLOVIR, VORICONAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5323714-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported VESANOID problem on May 03, 2007. Female patient, 19 years of age, was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: respiratory failure. VESANOID dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5325102-7
VESANOID problem was reported by a Physician from BRAZIL on May 02, 2007. Male patient, 27 years of age, was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, dyspnoea, hypotension, pyrexia, renal failure acute, retinoic acid syndrome, rhabdomyolysis, transaminases increased. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DAUNORUBICIN, CYTARABINE. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5344176-0
Physician from JAPAN reported VESANOID problem on May 23, 2007. Male patient, 19 years of age, weighting 126.1 lb, was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: histiocytosis haematophagic. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FUTHAN, MODACIN, TOBRACIN, ZANTAC, DIFLUCAN, LEVOFLOXACIN. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5355714-6
VESANOID problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 05, 2007. Female patient, 19 years of age, weighting 164.2 lb, was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disseminated intravascular coagulation, hypoxia, respiratory failure, retinoic acid syndrome. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IDARUBICIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/12/2007.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5356885-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported VESANOID problem on June 05, 2007. Female patient, 19 years of age, weighting 164.2 lb, was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous. VESANOID dosage: 40 MG EVERY 12 HOURS. During the same period patient was treated with IDARUBICIN. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5069648-8
VESANOID problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 24, 2006. Female patient, weighting 216.1 lb, was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood culture positive, escherichia infection, renal failure, septic shock, sputum culture positive. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIBIOTIC NOS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/24/2006.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5088844-7
Physician from JAPAN reported VESANOID problem on Sept 29, 2005. Female patient, 39 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia, prophylaxis and was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: osteonecrosis. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PASTARON. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5096130-4
VESANOID problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 29, 2005. Female patient, 38 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia, prophylaxis and was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: osteonecrosis. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PASTARON. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5109877-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported VESANOID problem on Sept 19, 2006. Female patient, child 6 years of age, weighting 44.09 lb, was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia and was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: benign intracranial hypertension, circulatory collapse, dyspnoea, hypoxia, mental status changes, tachycardia, urine output decreased. VESANOID dosage: 10 MG BID ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FLUCONAZOLE, BACTRIM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5122989-8
VESANOID problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 27, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia and was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myelodysplastic syndrome. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MITOXANTRONE, CYTARABINE, BEHENOYLCYTOSINE ARABINOSIDE, DAUNORUBICIN, ETOPOSIDE, ACLARUBICIN. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5134778-9
Physician from JAPAN reported VESANOID problem on Sept 27, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia and was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myelodysplastic syndrome. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MITOXANTRONE, CYTARABINE, BEHENOYLCYTOSINE ARABINOSIDE, DAUNORUBICIN, ETOPOSIDE, ACLARUBICIN. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5135654-8
VESANOID problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Oct 17, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with vomiting and was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemoptysis, hepatic enzyme increased, hypoxia, pancreatic enzymes increased, pneumonia, renal failure acute. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARDIOXANE, ZOFRAN, PRIMPERAN, CERUBIDINE, ARACYTINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5136332-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported VESANOID problem on Oct 18, 2006. Male patient, 87 years of age, was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia and was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute promyelocytic leukaemia. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARDIZEM, POTASSIUM ACETATE, DYAZIDE, HUMULIN. Patient died on 10/06/2006.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5151676-5
VESANOID problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 01, 2006. Female patient, 22 years of age, was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion induced, abortion missed. VESANOID dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5153285-0
Physician from JAPAN reported VESANOID problem on Nov 01, 2006. Female patient, 22 years of age, was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion induced. VESANOID dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5153953-0
VESANOID problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Oct 04, 2006. Male patient, 45 years of age, weighting 366.0 lb, was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: duodenal perforation, retinoic acid syndrome, small intestine ulcer, upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MODACIN, AMIKACIN SULPHATE, BIAPENEM, HABEKACIN, FUNGUARD, REMINARON, CYLOCIDE, DAUNOMYCIN. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5156971-1
Pharmacist from CANADA reported VESANOID problem on Nov 16, 2006. Male patient, 42 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, atrial fibrillation, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, cerebrovascular accident, crepitations, dyspnoea, haemodialysis, haemorrhage. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROMORPHONE, HUMULIN, ALLOPURINOL, ACETAMINOPHEN, NYSTATIN, PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM, MORPHINE. Patient died.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5156974-7
VESANOID problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Nov 16, 2006. Male patient, 19 years of age, was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypotension, myocarditis, tachycardia. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZAVEDOS, AMIKACINA NORMON, LOSEC, ALLOPURINOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5168331-8
Physician from JAPAN reported VESANOID problem on Oct 04, 2006. Male patient, 45 years of age, weighting 366.0 lb, was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: duodenal perforation, infection, pyrexia, retinoic acid syndrome, small intestine ulcer, upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MODACIN, AMIKACIN SULPHATE, BIAPENEM, HABEKACIN, FUNGUARD, REMINARON, CYLOCIDE, DAUNOMYCIN. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5392302-X
VESANOID problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 10, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia and was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure, interstitial lung disease, respiratory failure. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IDAMYCIN, CYLOCIDE. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5405229-1
Physician from JAPAN reported VESANOID problem on July 25, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia and was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure, interstitial lung disease, respiratory failure. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IDAMYCIN, CYLOCIDE. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5411270-5
VESANOID problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 30, 2007. Female patient, 19 years of age, weighting 164.2 lb, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disseminated intravascular coagulation, hypoxia, respiratory failure, retinoic acid syndrome. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IDARUBICIN, ACYCLOVIR, UNASYN, DECADRON, LORAZEPAM, PERCOCET. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/12/2007.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5411271-7
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported VESANOID problem on July 30, 2007. Female patient, 19 years of age, weighting 164.2 lb, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous. VESANOID dosage: 40 MG EVERY 12 HOURS. ROUTE WAS REPORTED AS BOTH ORAL AND NASOGASTRIC TUBE.. During the same period patient was treated with IDARUBICIN, ACYCLOVIR, UNASYN, DECADRON, LORAZEPAM, PERCOCET. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5413778-5
VESANOID problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 02, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral haemorrhage, confusional state, dry skin, flushing. VESANOID dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5439512-0
Physician from JAPAN reported VESANOID problem on Aug 20, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia and was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary alveolar haemorrhage. VESANOID dosage: IN THE DAYTIME, IN THE EVENING: 20 MG.. During the same period patient was treated with CYLOCIDE, IDAMYCIN. Patient died on 07/11/2007.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5468406-X
VESANOID problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 17, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, cerebral haemorrhage, confusional state, dizziness, dry skin, fatigue, flushing, grand mal convulsion. VESANOID dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5470963-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported VESANOID problem on Sept 19, 2007. Female patient, 19 years of age, weighting 164.2 lb, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous. VESANOID dosage: 40 MG EVERY 12 HOURS. ROUTE WAS REPORTED AS BOTH ORAL AND NASOGASTRIC TUBE. LOT #U0016. During the same period patient was treated with IDARUBICIN, ACYCLOVIR, UNASYN, DECADRON, LORAZEPAM, PERCOCET. Patient recovered.

Vesanoid Side Effects Report #5470967-1
VESANOID problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 19, 2007. Female patient, 19 years of age, weighting 164.2 lb, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with VESANOID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disseminated intravascular coagulation, hypoxia, respiratory failure, retinoic acid syndrome. VESANOID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IDARUBICIN, ACYCLOVIR, UNASYN, DECADRON, LORAZEPAM, PERCOCET. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/12/2007.

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