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Fluorouracil (Fluorouracil) - Side Effect Reports to FDA

 
 



This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Fluorouracil 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 (2677)
Death (487)
Life Threatening Events (153)
Disability (50)

Reports by Reaction Type

Diarrhoea (254)Neutropenia (199)Nausea (173)Vomiting (144)Febrile Neutropenia (124)Thrombocytopenia (112)Leukopenia (111)Pyrexia (109)Decreased Appetite (105)Stomatitis (103)Dehydration (102)Mucosal Inflammation (98)

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

Possible Fluorouracil side effects in 73 year old male

Reported by a physician from France on 2012-08-27

Patient: 73 year old male, weighing 71.0 kg (156.2 pounds)

Reactions: Folliculitis, Rash

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Avastin
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer
    Start date: 2012-05-22
    End date: 2012-06-06

Fluorouracil
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer
    Start date: 2012-05-22
    End date: 2012-06-27

Other drugs received by patient: Leucovorin Calcium



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in 72 year old male

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-27

Patient: 72 year old male, weighing 67.4 kg (148.3 pounds)

Reactions: Syncope, Dysphagia, Dehydration, Fall

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cisplatin
    Dosage: 91 mg, every 3 weeks
    Indication: Head and Neck Cancer
    Start date: 2012-01-30

Erbitux
    Dosage: 455 mg, weekly
    Indication: Head and Neck Cancer
    Start date: 2012-01-09
    End date: 2012-04-16

Erbitux
    Dosage: 455 mg, weekly (1/w)
    Start date: 2012-05-07

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: 910 mg, per day for 4days q 3 weeks
    Indication: Head and Neck Cancer
    Start date: 2012-01-30

Other drugs received by patient: Trazodone; Metoprolol Tartrate and Hydrochlorothiazide; Magnesium Oxide; Minocycline Hydrochloride; Lorazepam; Dexamethasone; Pentoxifylline; Lorazepam; Ondansetron; Metformin; Rosuvastatin; Trazodone



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-24

Patient: female

Reactions: Cholangitis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Fluorouracil
    Dosage: over days 1-3 and 15-17 of each 28 day cycle
    Indication: Neoplasm
    Start date: 2012-03-20
    End date: 2012-03-21

Investigational Drug (Abt-888 Veliparib)
    Indication: Neoplasm

Irinotecan Hydrochloride
    Dosage: on day 1 and day
    Indication: Neoplasm
    Start date: 2012-03-20
    End date: 2012-03-20

Leucovorin Calcium
    Dosage: on day 1 and day 15
    Indication: Neoplasm
    Start date: 2012-03-20
    End date: 2012-03-20

Other drugs received by patient: Fentanyl; Dicyclomine; Estradiol; Pantoprazole Sodium; Hyzaar; Oxycodone HCL



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in female

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-24

Patient: female

Reactions: Hyperammonaemia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Avastin
    Indication: Colon Cancer

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: dosage is uncertain.

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: dosage is uncertain.
    Indication: Colon Cancer

Other drugs received by patient: Oxaliplatin; Levoleucovorin Calcium



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in 52 year old female

Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2012-08-24

Patient: 52 year old female, weighing 83.3 kg (183.3 pounds)

Reactions: Neutropenic Sepsis, Pyrexia, Diarrhoea Infectious

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cyclophosphamide
    Dosage: 500 mg/m2, every 3 weeks
    Indication: Breast Cancer
    Start date: 2012-07-02

Cyclophosphamide
    Dosage: 1000 mg/m2, every 3 weeks

Epirubicin Hydrochloride
    Dosage: 100 mg/m2, every 3 weeks
    Indication: Breast Cancer
    Start date: 2012-07-02

Epirubicin Hydrochloride
    Dosage: 200 mg/m2, every 3 weeks

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: 500 mg, every 3 weeks
    Indication: Breast Cancer
    Start date: 2012-07-02

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: 1000 mg/m2, every 3 weeks

Pertuzumab
    Indication: Breast Cancer

Trastuzumab
    Indication: Breast Cancer



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in 61 year old female

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-24

Patient: 61 year old female, weighing 38.0 kg (83.6 pounds)

Reactions: White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Colonic Stenosis, Scar

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Avastin
    Dosage: dosage is uncertain.
    Indication: Colon Cancer Metastatic

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: dosage is uncertain.
    Indication: Colon Cancer Metastatic

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: dosage is uncertain.

Levoleucovorin Calcium
    Dosage: dosage is uncertain.
    Indication: Colon Cancer Metastatic

Oxaliplatin
    Dosage: dosage is uncertain.
    Indication: Colon Cancer Metastatic



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in 72 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2012-08-24

Patient: 72 year old male

Reactions: Leukoencephalopathy

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Avastin

Fluorouracil

Fluorouracil

Leucovorin Calcium

Oxaliplatin



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-24

Patient: female

Reactions: Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy, Uterine Contractions During Pregnancy

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Adriamycin PFS
    Indication: Breast Cancer Stage I

Cytoxan
    Indication: Breast Cancer Stage I

Fluorouracil
    Indication: Breast Cancer Stage I

Paclitaxel
    Indication: Breast Cancer Stage I



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in 77 year old female

Reported by a physician from Austria on 2012-08-24

Patient: 77 year old female

Reactions: Photosensitivity Reaction, Paraneoplastic Syndrome, Neoplasm Progression, Eczema, Erythema, Complement Factor C3 Decreased, Gastric Cancer, Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Increased, Rash Erythematous, Leukopenia, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Capecitabine
    Dosage: 950 mg/m2, bid
    Indication: Gastric Cancer
    Start date: 2005-07-01

Etoposide
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Gastric Cancer
    Start date: 2005-03-01

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Gastric Cancer
    Start date: 2005-06-01

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2005-03-01

Irinotecan Hydrochloride
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Gastric Cancer
    Start date: 2005-06-01

Leucovorin Calcium
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Gastric Cancer
    Start date: 2005-06-01

Leucovorin Calcium
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2005-03-01

Other drugs received by patient: Cetirizine



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in 45 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2012-08-24

Patient: 45 year old male, weighing 64.0 kg (140.8 pounds)

Reactions: Venous Thrombosis Limb

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cetuximab
    Dosage: int:31jul12
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic
    Start date: 2011-01-27

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: bolous:704mg inf:2112mg int:31jul12
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic
    Start date: 2011-01-27

Leucovorin Calcium
    Dosage: int:31jul12
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic
    Start date: 2011-01-27

Oxaliplatin
    Dosage: int:31jul12
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic
    Start date: 2011-01-27



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in 64 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2012-08-24

Patient: 64 year old male

Reactions: Pulmonary Fibrosis

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cetuximab
    Indication: Head and Neck Cancer
    Start date: 2012-06-01
    End date: 2012-07-01

Cisplatin
    Indication: Head and Neck Cancer

Docetaxel
    Indication: Head and Neck Cancer

Fluorouracil
    Indication: Head and Neck Cancer



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-24

Patient: , weighing 1.9 kg (4.3 pounds)

Reactions: Foetal Growth Restriction

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Adriamycin PFS
    Indication: Breast Cancer Stage I

Cytoxan
    Indication: Breast Cancer Stage I

Fluorouracil
    Indication: Breast Cancer Stage I

Paclitaxel
    Indication: Breast Cancer Stage I



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in 64 year old female

Reported by a physician from Spain on 2012-08-24

Patient: 64 year old female

Reactions: Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased, Angina Pectoris, Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Increased, Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased, Eczema, Sinus Tachycardia, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Fluorouracil
    Dosage: 400 mg/m2, every two weeks

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: 2400 mg/m2, over 48 hrs., every two weeks
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic

Leucovorin Calcium
    Dosage: 200 mg/m2, every two weeks
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic

Oxaliplatin
    Dosage: 85 mg/m2, every two weeks
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic

Other drugs received by patient: Granisetron; Dexamethasone



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in 70 year old male

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2012-08-23

Patient: 70 year old male, weighing 68.8 kg (151.4 pounds)

Reactions: General Physical Condition Abnormal

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bevacizumab
    Dosage: 362 mg, every 2 weeks
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic
    Start date: 2012-07-23

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: 4536 mg, every 2 weeks
    Start date: 2012-07-23

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: 756 mg, one dose every 2 weeks
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic
    Start date: 2012-07-23

Irinotecan HCL
    Dosage: 370 mg, every 2 weeks
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic
    Start date: 2012-07-23

Leucovorin Calcium
    Dosage: 756 mg, every 2 weeks
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic
    Start date: 2012-07-23

Other drugs received by patient: Lactulose; Novalgin; Amlodipine



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-08-23

Patient: male

Reactions: Portal Hypertension, Bone Marrow Failure, Thrombocytopenia, Post Procedural Haemorrhage

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Fluorouracil
    Dosage: 9 cycles with oxaliplatin; then 3 cycles with oxaliplatin; then 6 cycle with oxaliplatin, irinotecan
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic

Irinotecan Hydrochloride
    Dosage: 6 cycles with oxaliplatin, fluorouracil
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic

Oxaliplatin
    Dosage: 9 cycles with 5-fu; then 3 cycles with 5-fu; then 6 cycles with 5-fu, irinotecan
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-08-23

Patient: male

Reactions: Phlebitis, Malaise, Colon Cancer, B-Cell Lymphoma, Urinary Incontinence, Loss of Consciousness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Fluorouracil
    Dosage: 736 +2208 mg
    Indication: Colon Cancer
    Start date: 2012-05-02

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: 736 mg, unk
    Start date: 2012-05-03

Ondansetron
    Dosage: 8 mg, unk
    Indication: Prophylaxis of Nausea and Vomiting
    Start date: 2012-05-02

Oxaliplatin
    Dosage: 156 mg, unk
    Indication: Colon Cancer
    Start date: 2012-05-02

Tegretol
    Dosage: 1 df, daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epilepsy
    Start date: 1983-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Solu-Medrol; Bisoprolol Fumarate and Hydrochlorothiazide; Ramipril; Magnesium Sulfate; Leucovorin Calcium; Calcium Gluconate; Fluvastatin Sodium; Fraxodi



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in male

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient: male, weighing 100.7 kg (221.5 pounds)

Reactions: Nausea, Dehydration

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Afinitor
    Dosage: no treatment
    Indication: Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Blinded NO Treatment Received
    Dosage: no treatment
    Indication: Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: 1400 mg/24hrs civ over 120 hours
    Indication: Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Start date: 2012-07-01
    End date: 2012-07-06

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2012-07-29

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: 1400 mg/24hrs civ over 120 hours
    Start date: 2012-07-15
    End date: 2012-07-20

Hydroxyurea
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-07-29

Hydroxyurea
    Dosage: 500 mg, bid
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-07-15
    End date: 2012-07-20

Hydroxyurea
    Dosage: 500 mg, bid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Start date: 2012-07-01
    End date: 2012-07-06

Paclitaxel
    Dosage: 228 mg qwk
    Start date: 2012-07-15
    End date: 2012-07-20

Paclitaxel
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2012-07-29

Paclitaxel
    Dosage: 228 mg qwk
    Indication: Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Start date: 2012-07-02

Placebo
    Dosage: no treatment
    Indication: Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Other drugs received by patient: Fentanyl; Neosporin (Neomycin Sulfate / Polymyxin B Sulfate); Senna; Bacitracin; Filgrastim; Morphine; Famotidine; Fluconazole; Eucerin; Prochlorperazine; Esomeprazole Sodium; Guaifenesin; Enoxaparin; Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium; Miralax; Lidocaine; Escitalopram; Ondansetron; Rosuvastatin; Docusate; Aquaphor; Hydromorphone Hydrochloride; Nystatin



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-08-23

Patient: male

Reactions: Portal Hypertension, Bone Marrow Failure, Post Procedural Haemorrhage, Thrombocytopenia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Fluorouracil
    Dosage: 9 cycles with oxaliplatin; then 3 cycles with oxaliplatin; then 6 cycle with oxaliplatin, irinotecan
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic

Irinotecan Hydrochloride
    Dosage: 6 cycles with oxaliplatin, fluorouracil
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic

Oxaliplatin
    Dosage: 9 cycles with 5-fu; then 3 cycles with 5-fu; then 6 cycles with 5-fu, irinotecan
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in 52 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-08-23

Patient: 52 year old female

Reactions: Neoplasm Malignant, Acute Myeloid Leukaemia

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cyclophosphamide
    Dosage: 6 courses at 500 mg/m2 (cumulative dose : 3000 mg/m2)
    Indication: Breast Cancer
    Start date: 1991-01-01
    End date: 1991-01-01

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: 6 courses at 500 mg/m2 m2 (cumulative dose : 3000 mg/m2)
    Indication: Breast Cancer
    Start date: 1991-01-01
    End date: 1991-01-01

Novantrone
    Dosage: 6 courses
    Indication: Breast Cancer
    Start date: 1991-01-01
    End date: 1991-01-01



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in 60 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-08-23

Patient: 60 year old female

Reactions: Aphthous Stomatitis, Renal Failure, Diarrhoea

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Erbitux
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Colon Cancer
    Start date: 2012-03-05

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Colon Cancer
    Start date: 2009-05-01

Irinotecan Hydrochloride
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Colon Cancer
    Start date: 2010-05-01
    End date: 2012-04-02

Leucovorin Calcium
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Colon Cancer
    Start date: 2009-05-01



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in 64 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2012-08-23

Patient: 64 year old female, weighing 55.0 kg (121.0 pounds)

Reactions: Tumour Necrosis, Ileus, Fibrosis, Intestinal Stenosis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bevacizumab
    Dosage: 280mg; 1st course: d9; 2nd course: d23
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: 600mg rapid injection; 1st course: d9; 2nd course: d23; mfolfox6
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: 3600mg constant infusion; 1st course: d9; 2nd course: d23; mfolfox6

Leucovorin Calcium
    Dosage: 300mg; 1st course: d9; 2nd course: d23; mfolfox6
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic

Oxaliplatin
    Dosage: 130mg; 1st course: d9; 2nd course: d23; mfolfox6
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in 56 year old female

Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2012-08-23

Patient: 56 year old female, weighing 86.4 kg (190.1 pounds)

Reactions: Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cyclophosphamide
    Start date: 2012-06-15

Dexamethasone
    Start date: 2012-06-15
    End date: 2012-06-15

Docetaxel
    Start date: 2012-06-15

Epirubicin Hydrochloride
    Start date: 2012-06-15

Fluorouracil
    Start date: 2012-06-15

Ondansetron
    Start date: 2012-06-15
    End date: 2012-06-15

Other drugs received by patient: Acetaminophen; Filgrastim; Ibuprofen



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in 60 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Germany on 2012-08-22

Patient: 60 year old female

Reactions: Disorientation

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Fluorouracil



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-08-22

Patient: male

Reactions: Portal Hypertension, Bone Marrow Failure, Post Procedural Haemorrhage, Thrombocytopenia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Fluorouracil
    Dosage: 9 cycles with oxaliplatin; then 3 cycles with oxaliplatin; then 6 cycle with oxaliplatin, irinotecan
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic

Irinotecan Hydrochloride
    Dosage: 6 cycles with oxaliplatin, fluorouracil
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic

Oxaliplatin
    Dosage: 9 cycles with 5-fu; then 3 cycles with 5-fu; then 6 cycles with 5-fu, irinotecan
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer Metastatic



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in 60 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2012-08-22

Patient: 60 year old female

Reactions: Disorientation

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Fluorouracil



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in female

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

Patient: female, weighing 67.3 kg (148.1 pounds)

Reactions: Drug Dose Omission, Vomiting, Headache, Hypertension

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Avastin
    Dosage: 664 mg

Eloxatin
    Dosage: 0 mg

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: 7392 mg

Leucovorin Calcium
    Dosage: 1408 mg

Other drugs received by patient: ...



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in 63 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Germany on 2012-08-22

Patient: 63 year old male

Reactions: Circulatory Collapse

Adverse event resulted in: death

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Carboplatin
    Dosage: recent dose:20apr12
    Indication: Head and Neck Cancer
    Start date: 2012-03-05
    End date: 2012-04-20

Cetuximab
    Dosage: 400mg/m2:05mar12-unk, 250mg/m2:unk-16apr12. recent dose:16apr12
    Indication: Head and Neck Cancer
    Start date: 2012-03-05

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: recent dose:16apr12
    Indication: Head and Neck Cancer
    Start date: 2012-03-05
    End date: 2012-04-20



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in female

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-08-21

Patient: female, weighing 79.8 kg (175.6 pounds)

Reactions: Cerebrovascular Accident

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Eloxatin
    Dosage: 153 mg
    End date: 2006-05-11

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: 720 mg
    End date: 2006-05-11

Leucovorin Calcium
    Dosage: 720 mg
    End date: 2006-05-11



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-21

Patient: male, weighing 89.2 kg (196.2 pounds)

Reactions: Abdominal Infection, Intestinal Perforation, Hepatic Infection, Cardiac Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization, disablity

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Afinitor
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer
    Start date: 2012-08-09

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: 1200 mg/m2, qd
    Indication: Colorectal Cancer
    Start date: 2012-08-09
    End date: 2012-08-11

Other drugs received by patient: Avastin; Diclofenac; Avastin; Fentanyl; Finasteride; Compazine; Emla; Acyclovir; Oxaliplatin; Ambien; Zofran; Ibuprofen; Baclofen



Possible Fluorouracil side effects in 46 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2012-08-21

Patient: 46 year old male, weighing 47.0 kg (103.4 pounds)

Reactions: Neutropenia, Leukopenia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cetuximab
    Dosage: started 12jul11-unk: 368.25mg. 22nov11+23nov11: 604.8mg.
    Indication: Head and Neck Cancer
    Start date: 2011-07-12

Cisplatin
    Dosage: started: 12jul11-unk 33.14mg, 22nov11+23nov11: 45.36mg.
    Indication: Head and Neck Cancer
    Start date: 2011-07-12

Docetaxel
    Dosage: started: 12jul11-unk 44.19mg-unk, 22nov11+23nov11: 60.48mg.
    Indication: Head and Neck Cancer
    Start date: 2011-07-12

Fluorouracil
    Dosage: started: 12jul11-unk 1104mg, 22nov11+23nov11: 1512mg.
    Indication: Head and Neck Cancer
    Start date: 2011-07-12

Other drugs received by patient: Granisetron Hydrochloride; Dexamethasone; Fenistil

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