Iron Sucrose

Common brands: Venofer, Mircera, Lasix, Vitamin D, Aranesp

Top reporter: American Regent, Inc.

Parenteral Iron Replacement [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Proton Pump Inhibitor [EPC]Loop Diuretic [EPC]
9,237
Total Reports
4,311
Serious Reports
911
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (9.86%)

Patient Demographics

Male
2,804
Female
5,694

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Iron Sucrose.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY 1,154
8.2%
2 NAUSEA 991
7.1%
3 DYSPNOEA 969
6.9%
4 OFF LABEL USE 623
4.4%
5 PRURITUS 614
4.4%
6 VOMITING 608
4.3%
7 DIARRHOEA 536
3.8%
8 RASH 525
3.7%
9 HYPOTENSION 496
3.5%
10 DIZZINESS 488
3.5%
11 HEADACHE 457
3.3%
12 MALAISE 448
3.2%
13 ARTHRALGIA 442
3.1%
14 PAIN 431
3.1%
15 URTICARIA 427
3.0%
16 INFUSION RELATED REACTION 405
2.9%
17 ABDOMINAL PAIN 371
2.6%
18 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 352
2.5%
19 HYPERSENSITIVITY 348
2.5%
20 FATIGUE 342
2.4%
21 HYPERTENSION 341
2.4%
22 PERIPHERAL SWELLING 337
2.4%
23 BACK PAIN 323
2.3%
24 ERYTHEMA 320
2.3%
25 PYREXIA 285
2.0%
26 DEATH 284
2.0%
27 PARAESTHESIA 283
2.0%
28 CHEST PAIN 280
2.0%
29 COUGH 280
2.0%
30 ASTHENIA 279
2.0%

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.