Erythropoietin

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

Top reporter: Janssen Products, Lp

Corticosteroid [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Loop Diuretic [EPC]Vitamin C [EPC]Thalidomide Analog [EPC]
20,301
Total Reports
7,875
Serious Reports
5,002
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (24.64%)

Patient Demographics

Male
8,107
Female
9,703

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Erythropoietin.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DEATH 2,600
11.4%
2 ANAEMIA 1,512
6.6%
3 FATIGUE 1,427
6.3%
4 HAEMOGLOBIN DECREASED 1,390
6.1%
5 ASTHENIA 1,031
4.5%
6 DIARRHOEA 1,016
4.5%
7 NAUSEA 974
4.3%
8 OFF LABEL USE 875
3.8%
9 DYSPNOEA 850
3.7%
10 PNEUMONIA 771
3.4%
11 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 690
3.0%
12 PAIN 681
3.0%
13 VOMITING 623
2.7%
14 PYREXIA 606
2.7%
15 PLATELET COUNT DECREASED 592
2.6%
16 RENAL FAILURE 542
2.4%
17 WEIGHT DECREASED 539
2.4%
18 DIZZINESS 528
2.3%
19 MALAISE 528
2.3%
20 HEADACHE 518
2.3%
21 RASH 508
2.2%
22 OEDEMA PERIPHERAL 503
2.2%
23 THROMBOCYTOPENIA 490
2.2%
24 DECREASED APPETITE 486
2.1%
25 WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT DECREASED 430
1.9%
26 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 422
1.9%
27 FALL 419
1.8%
28 ARTHRALGIA 414
1.8%
29 NEUTROPENIA 407
1.8%
30 PRURITUS 391
1.7%

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.