Romiplostim

Common brands: Nplate, Rituxan, Prednisone, Prednisone Delayed Release, Prednisone Tablets, Usp, 10 Mg

Top reporter: Amgen, Inc

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14,659
Total Reports
5,362
Serious Reports
2,600
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (17.74%)

Patient Demographics

Male
5,547
Female
6,359

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Romiplostim.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,726
11.0%
2 PLATELET COUNT DECREASED 1,705
10.8%
3 OFF LABEL USE 1,199
7.6%
4 DEATH 992
6.3%
5 PLATELET COUNT ABNORMAL 945
6.0%
6 THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE DECREASED 941
6.0%
7 THROMBOCYTOPENIA 935
5.9%
8 HEADACHE 591
3.8%
9 FATIGUE 462
2.9%
10 HOSPITALISATION 381
2.4%
11 HAEMORRHAGE 379
2.4%
12 PLATELET COUNT INCREASED 377
2.4%
13 ARTHRALGIA 355
2.3%
14 PRODUCT STORAGE ERROR 345
2.2%
15 NAUSEA 340
2.2%
16 PNEUMONIA 334
2.1%
17 THROMBOCYTOSIS 309
2.0%
18 DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS 298
1.9%
19 PULMONARY EMBOLISM 289
1.8%
20 DIARRHOEA 287
1.8%
21 CONTUSION 284
1.8%
22 ASTHENIA 280
1.8%
23 EPISTAXIS 278
1.8%
24 ANAEMIA 270
1.7%
25 THERAPY NON-RESPONDER 267
1.7%
26 MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROME 245
1.6%
27 PETECHIAE 245
1.6%
28 CIRCUMSTANCE OR INFORMATION CAPABLE OF LEADING TO MEDICATION ERROR 240
1.5%
29 MALAISE 225
1.4%
30 DIZZINESS 224
1.4%

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.