Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta

Common brands: Mircera, Venofer, Calcitriol, Vectical, Lasix

Top reporter: Vifor (International) Inc.

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10,904
Total Reports
5,339
Serious Reports
2,889
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (26.49%)

Patient Demographics

Male
5,208
Female
5,112

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY 2,961
20.5%
2 DEATH 1,570
10.9%
3 DYSPNOEA 1,108
7.7%
4 NAUSEA 815
5.6%
5 PRURITUS 781
5.4%
6 VOMITING 676
4.7%
7 HAEMOGLOBIN DECREASED 583
4.0%
8 FLUSHING 509
3.5%
9 ANAEMIA 346
2.4%
10 FEELING HOT 335
2.3%
11 UNRESPONSIVE TO STIMULI 325
2.2%
12 NO ADVERSE EVENT 312
2.2%
13 DIZZINESS 290
2.0%
14 HYPOTENSION 276
1.9%
15 RASH 276
1.9%
16 BACK PAIN 269
1.9%
17 APLASIA PURE RED CELL 256
1.8%
18 HYPERTENSION 255
1.8%
19 CHEST PAIN 247
1.7%
20 MALAISE 241
1.7%
21 ERYTHEMA 232
1.6%
22 HEADACHE 232
1.6%
23 PNEUMONIA 227
1.6%
24 URTICARIA 216
1.5%
25 BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED 199
1.4%
26 INAPPROPRIATE SCHEDULE OF PRODUCT ADMINISTRATION 198
1.4%
27 HYPERHIDROSIS 191
1.3%
28 DIARRHOEA 183
1.3%
29 BLOOD PRESSURE DECREASED 178
1.2%
30 CARDIAC FAILURE 174
1.2%

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.