Epoetin Alfa

Common brands: Epogen, Lasix, Ecotrin, Aspirin 325, Aspirin 81

Top reporter: Amgen, Inc

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11,723
Total Reports
3,858
Serious Reports
1,866
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (15.92%)

Patient Demographics

Male
4,857
Female
4,631

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

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

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 PRODUCT STORAGE ERROR 1,123
8.1%
2 ANAEMIA 761
5.5%
3 DYSPNOEA 631
4.6%
4 HAEMOGLOBIN DECREASED 602
4.3%
5 NAUSEA 595
4.3%
6 PAIN 560
4.0%
7 DIARRHOEA 546
3.9%
8 CIRCUMSTANCE OR INFORMATION CAPABLE OF LEADING TO MEDICATION ERROR 542
3.9%
9 NEPHROGENIC SYSTEMIC FIBROSIS 532
3.8%
10 VOMITING 532
3.8%
11 DEATH 524
3.8%
12 OFF LABEL USE 508
3.7%
13 ASTHENIA 489
3.5%
14 THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE DECREASED 459
3.3%
15 HYPOTENSION 454
3.3%
16 FATIGUE 434
3.1%
17 RENAL FAILURE 413
3.0%
18 PNEUMONIA 405
2.9%
19 PYREXIA 375
2.7%
20 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 370
2.7%
21 OEDEMA PERIPHERAL 354
2.6%
22 ABDOMINAL PAIN 324
2.3%
23 ANXIETY 319
2.3%
24 HYPERTENSION 315
2.3%
25 SEPSIS 314
2.3%
26 PRURITUS 300
2.2%
27 INTERCEPTED PRODUCT ADMINISTRATION ERROR 283
2.0%
28 APLASIA PURE RED CELL 273
2.0%
29 DIZZINESS 271
2.0%
30 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 257
1.9%

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.