Darbepoetin Alfa

Common brands: Aranesp, Lasix, Furosemide, Lasix Onyu, Ecotrin

Top reporter: Amgen, Inc

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53,034
Total Reports
25,954
Serious Reports
19,590
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (36.94%)

Patient Demographics

Male
25,687
Female
22,494

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Darbepoetin Alfa.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DEATH 15,927
29.6%
2 HOSPITALISATION 6,117
11.4%
3 OFF LABEL USE 2,527
4.7%
4 ANAEMIA 2,124
3.9%
5 HAEMOGLOBIN DECREASED 1,637
3.0%
6 PRODUCT STORAGE ERROR 1,623
3.0%
7 PNEUMONIA 1,464
2.7%
8 FATIGUE 1,457
2.7%
9 DYSPNOEA 1,403
2.6%
10 DIARRHOEA 1,304
2.4%
11 NAUSEA 1,255
2.3%
12 FALL 1,205
2.2%
13 ASTHENIA 1,130
2.1%
14 VOMITING 1,094
2.0%
15 CIRCUMSTANCE OR INFORMATION CAPABLE OF LEADING TO MEDICATION ERROR 1,052
2.0%
16 PYREXIA 1,001
1.9%
17 HAEMODIALYSIS 988
1.8%
18 MALAISE 961
1.8%
19 SEPSIS 912
1.7%
20 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 892
1.7%
21 RENAL FAILURE 841
1.6%
22 ABDOMINAL PAIN 821
1.5%
23 PAIN 817
1.5%
24 HYPERTENSION 804
1.5%
25 APLASIA PURE RED CELL 800
1.5%
26 URINARY TRACT INFECTION 750
1.4%
27 THROMBOCYTOPENIA 746
1.4%
28 CONSTIPATION 737
1.4%
29 OEDEMA PERIPHERAL 730
1.4%
30 GENERAL PHYSICAL HEALTH DETERIORATION 696
1.3%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.