Index of reports
> Cases with Dyspnoea (20)
Below is the selection of side effect reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Epogen (Epoetin Alfa) where reactions include dyspnoea. The selected reports were submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year.
Possible Epogen side effects in 59 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-06
Patient: 59 year old male, weighing 106.0 kg (233.2 pounds)
Reactions: Haemoglobin Decreased, Localised Infection, Fatigue, Dyspnoea, Drug Ineffective, LEG Amputation, Transferrin Saturation Decreased, Serum Ferritin Increased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Epogen
Dosage: 115000 units, qwk
Start date: 2012-02-15
End date: 2012-06-29
Aranesp
Dosage: 200 mcg, qwk
Indication: Renal Failure Chronic
Start date: 2011-10-12
End date: 2012-01-30
Epogen
Dosage: unk unk, qwk
Indication: Renal Failure Chronic
Start date: 2010-03-15
End date: 2011-01-13
Epogen
Dosage: 20000 units, qd
Start date: 2012-01-30
End date: 2012-02-15
Possible Epogen side effects in 59 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-13
Patient: 59 year old male, weighing 106.0 kg (233.2 pounds)
Reactions: Haemoglobin Decreased, Fatigue, Dyspnoea, Drug Ineffective, LEG Amputation, Transferrin Saturation Decreased, Serum Ferritin Increased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Aranesp
Dosage: 200 mcg, qwk
Indication: Renal Failure Chronic
Start date: 2011-10-12
End date: 2012-01-30
Epogen
Dosage: unk unk, qwk
Indication: Renal Failure Chronic
Start date: 2010-03-15
End date: 2011-01-13
Epogen
Dosage: 20000 units, qd
Start date: 2012-01-30
End date: 2012-02-15
Epogen
Dosage: 115000 units, qwk
Start date: 2012-02-15
End date: 2012-06-29
Possible Epogen side effects in 59 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-13
Patient: 59 year old male, weighing 106.0 kg (233.2 pounds)
Reactions: Haemoglobin Decreased, Dyspnoea, Fatigue, Drug Ineffective, LEG Amputation, Transferrin Saturation Decreased, Serum Ferritin Increased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Aranesp
Dosage: 200 mcg, qwk
Indication: Renal Failure Chronic
Start date: 2011-10-12
End date: 2012-01-30
Epogen
Dosage: 115000 units, qwk
Start date: 2012-02-15
End date: 2012-06-29
Epogen
Dosage: unk unk, qwk
Indication: Renal Failure Chronic
Start date: 2010-03-15
End date: 2011-01-13
Epogen
Dosage: 20000 units, qd
Start date: 2012-01-30
End date: 2012-02-15
Possible Epogen side effects in 19 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-10
Patient: 19 year old female, weighing 71.9 kg (158.2 pounds)
Reactions: Fluid Overload, Vomiting, Dyspnoea, Pneumonia, Nausea, Drug Ineffective, Anaemia, Convulsion, Haematemesis, Blood Erythropoietin Abnormal, Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome, Cough
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Epogen
Dosage: 20000 iu, qmo
Indication: Renal Failure Chronic
Start date: 2010-11-29
End date: 2010-12-14
Epogen
Dosage: 30000 iu, q2wk
Start date: 2010-01-01
Epogen
Dosage: 20000 iu, q2wk
Indication: Anaemia
Start date: 2011-04-28
Epogen
Dosage: 40000 iu, unk
Start date: 2011-02-01
End date: 2011-04-28
Epogen
Dosage: 20000 iu, q2wk
Start date: 2010-12-14
End date: 2011-01-04
Other drugs received by patient: Lasix; Topamax; Carvedilol; Whole Blood; Albuterol; Amlodipine; Nifedipine; Ergocalciferol; Potassium Chloride; Whole Blood; Gentamicin; Fosrenol; Renagel
Possible Epogen side effects in 75 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-06-26
Patient: 75 year old male, weighing 61.0 kg (134.2 pounds)
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Cerebrovascular Accident, Fall, Hyperhidrosis, Convulsion, Death, Haemoglobin Decreased, Therapeutic Response Decreased, HIP Fracture, Hospitalisation, Myocardial Infarction
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Epogen
Dosage: 8000 iu, unk
Indication: Dialysis
Start date: 2001-01-01
End date: 2012-01-01
Epogen
Start date: 2002-01-01
Possible Epogen side effects in 60 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-06-15
Patient: 60 year old male, weighing 83.5 kg (183.7 pounds)
Reactions: Pharyngeal Oedema, Dyspnoea, Anaphylactic Reaction, Blood Calcium Increased, Swollen Tongue, Blood Parathyroid Hormone Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Epogen
Dosage: unk
Indication: Renal Failure Chronic
Sensipar
Dosage: 30 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hyperparathyroidism Secondary
Start date: 2009-08-21
Epogen
Other drugs received by patient: Lidocaine; Docusate; Iron; Norvasc; Vasotec; Pravastatin; Omeprazole; Heparin; Brinzolamide; Phenergan; Levothyroxine Sodium; Metoprolol Succinate; Nephrovite; Seroquel; Leucovorin Calcium; Hectorol; Renvela; Nitroglycerin
Possible Epogen side effects in 19 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-05-23
Patient: 19 year old female, weighing 71.9 kg (158.2 pounds)
Reactions: Fluid Overload, Dyspnoea, Vomiting, Pneumonia, Drug Ineffective, Nausea, Anaemia, Convulsion, Haematemesis, Blood Erythropoietin Abnormal, Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome, Cough
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Epogen
Dosage: 20000 iu, qmo
Indication: Renal Failure Chronic
Start date: 2010-11-29
End date: 2010-12-14
Epogen
Dosage: 20000 iu, q2wk
Start date: 2010-12-14
End date: 2011-01-04
Epogen
Dosage: 30000 iu, q2wk
Start date: 2010-01-01
Epogen
Dosage: 40000 iu, unk
Start date: 2011-02-01
End date: 2011-04-28
Epogen
Dosage: 20000 iu, q2wk
Indication: Anaemia
Start date: 2011-04-28
Other drugs received by patient: Whole Blood; Ergocalciferol; Topamax; Fosrenol; Potassium Chloride; Lasix; Amlodipine Besylate; Carvedilol; Whole Blood; Gentamicin; Nifedipine; Renagel; Albuterol
Possible Epogen side effects in 60 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-05-14
Patient: 60 year old male, weighing 83.5 kg (183.7 pounds)
Reactions: Pharyngeal Oedema, Dyspnoea, Anaphylactic Reaction, Blood Calcium Increased, Swollen Tongue, Blood Parathyroid Hormone Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Epogen
Dosage: unk
Indication: Renal Failure Chronic
Sensipar
Dosage: 30 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hyperparathyroidism Secondary
Start date: 2009-08-21
Epogen
Other drugs received by patient: Vasotec; Levothyroxine Sodium; Lidocaine; Iron; Pravastatin; Omeprazole; Folic Acid; Nephrovite; Norvasc; Nitroglycerin; Phenergan; Renvela; Metoprolol Tartrate; Docusate; Heparin; Brinzolamide; Seroquel; Hectorol
Possible Epogen side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-05-07
Patient: female
Reactions: Haemoglobin Decreased, Dyspnoea, Drug Ineffective, Mobility Decreased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Aranesp
Dosage: unk
Indication: Renal Failure Chronic
Start date: 2009-01-01
End date: 2010-01-01
Epogen
Dosage: 3000 iu, 3 times/wk
Indication: Renal Failure Chronic
Start date: 2011-07-01
Epogen
Dosage: 8000 iu, 3 times/wk
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2011-01-01
Epogen
Dosage: 11000 iu, 3 times/wk
Start date: 2011-01-01
Epogen
Dosage: 5000 iu, 3 times/wk
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2011-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Coreg; Wellbutrin; Diphenoxylate HCL and Atropine Sulfate; Folic Acid; Renagel; Vitamin B Complex CAP; Xanax; Seroquel; Venofer; Zemplar
Possible Epogen side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-05-04
Patient: female
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Hypersensitivity, Vomiting, Visual Impairment, Visual Acuity Reduced, Muscular Weakness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Epogen
Possible Epogen side effects in 49 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-04-27
Patient: 49 year old male, weighing 86.0 kg (189.2 pounds)
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Anaemia, Pancytopenia, Eczema, Pyrexia, Hyperhidrosis, Pallor, Fatigue, Malaise, Xerosis, Sputum Discoloured, Cough
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Neupogen
Dosage: 300 mug, qwk
Indication: Neutropenia
Start date: 2011-11-01
End date: 2011-11-17
Protease Inhibitors
Dosage: 240 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hepatitis C
Start date: 2011-10-11
End date: 2011-11-18
Epogen
Dosage: unk unk, one time dose
Indication: Hepatitis C
Ribavirin
Dosage: 1200 mug, unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hepatitis C
Start date: 2011-10-11
End date: 2011-11-18
Darbepoetin Alfa
Dosage: 200 mug/kg, qwk
Indication: Hepatitis C
Start date: 2011-11-19
Peginterferon Alfa
Dosage: 135 mug, unk
Indication: Hepatitis C
Start date: 2011-10-11
End date: 2011-11-15
Other drugs received by patient: Tylenol PM
Possible Epogen side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-04-12
Patient: female
Reactions: Haemoglobin Decreased, Dyspnoea, Drug Ineffective, Mobility Decreased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Aranesp
Dosage: unk
Indication: Renal Failure Chronic
Start date: 2009-01-01
End date: 2010-01-01
Epogen
Dosage: 5000 iu, 3 times/wk
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2011-01-01
Epogen
Dosage: 8000 iu, 3 times/wk
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2011-01-01
Epogen
Dosage: 3000 iu, 3 times/wk
Indication: Renal Failure Chronic
Start date: 2011-07-01
Epogen
Dosage: 11000 iu, 3 times/wk
Start date: 2011-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Vitamin B Complex CAP; Venofer; Seroquel; Diphenoxylate HCL and Atropine Sulfate; Zemplar; Xanax; Coreg; Wellbutrin; Folic Acid; Renagel
Possible Epogen side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-28
Patient: female
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Joint Swelling, Swelling, Visual Impairment
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Aranesp
Epogen
Epogen
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Epogen side effects in 55 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-03-08
Patient: 55 year old female
Reactions: Pulse Abnormal, Vomiting, Pruritus, Piloerection, Hypersensitivity, Dyspnoea, Nausea, Cardio-Respiratory Arrest, Chest Pain, Sneezing, Blood Pressure Abnormal
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Epogen
Dosage: 5500 iu, 3 times/wk
Indication: Renal Failure Chronic
Start date: 2012-01-21
Epogen
Dosage: 5500 iu, 3 times/wk
Start date: 2012-01-21
Epogen
Dosage: 4400 iu, 3 times/wk
Epogen
Dosage: 3300 iu, 3 times/wk
Start date: 2011-12-29
Possible Epogen side effects in 52 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-02-16
Patient: 52 year old male
Reactions: Lymphadenopathy, Dyspnoea, Dysphonia, Ocular Hyperaemia, Visual Impairment, Pseudomonas Infection, Pulmonary Mass, Cerebrovascular Accident
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Epogen
Other drugs received by patient: Heparin
Possible Epogen side effects in 55 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-01-30
Patient: 55 year old female
Reactions: Pulse Abnormal, Vomiting, Dyspnoea, Piloerection, Hypersensitivity, Pruritus, Nausea, Cardio-Respiratory Arrest, Chest Pain, Sneezing, Blood Pressure Abnormal
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Epogen
Dosage: 5500 iu, 3 times/wk
Indication: Renal Failure Chronic
Start date: 2012-01-21
Epogen
Dosage: 3300 iu, 3 times/wk
Start date: 2011-12-29
Epogen
Dosage: 4400 iu, 3 times/wk
Epogen
Dosage: 5500 iu, 3 times/wk
Start date: 2012-01-21
Possible Epogen side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-30
Patient: female
Reactions: Haemoglobin Decreased, Dyspnoea, Drug Ineffective, Mobility Decreased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Epogen
Dosage: 3000 iu, 3 times/wk
Indication: Renal Failure Chronic
Start date: 2011-07-01
End date: 2011-01-01
Epogen
Dosage: 11000 iu, 3 times/wk
Start date: 2011-01-01
Epogen
Dosage: 5000 iu, 3 times/wk
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2011-01-01
Epogen
Dosage: 8000 iu, 3 times/wk
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2011-01-01
Aranesp
Dosage: unk
Indication: Renal Failure Chronic
Start date: 2009-01-01
End date: 2010-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Coreg; Wellbutrin; Venofer; Zemplar; Folic Acid; Vitamin B Complex CAP; Xanax; Seroquel; Diphenoxylate HCL and Atropine Sulfate; Renagel
Possible Epogen side effects in 49 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2011-12-12
Patient: 49 year old male, weighing 86.0 kg (189.2 pounds)
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Anaemia, Pancytopenia, Eczema, Pyrexia, Hyperhidrosis, Pallor, Malaise, Fatigue, Xerosis, Sputum Discoloured, Cough
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Neupogen
Dosage: 300 mug, qwk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-11-01
End date: 2011-11-17
Darbepoetin Alfa
Dosage: 200 mug/kg, qwk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-11-19
Protease Inhibitors
Dosage: 240 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hepatitis C
Start date: 2011-10-11
End date: 2011-11-18
Ribavirin
Dosage: 1200 mug, unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hepatitis C
Start date: 2011-10-11
End date: 2011-11-18
Peginterferon Alfa-2A
Dosage: 135 mug, unk
Indication: Hepatitis C
Start date: 2011-10-11
End date: 2011-11-15
Epogen
Dosage: unk unk, one time dose
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Other drugs received by patient: Tylenol PM
Possible Epogen side effects in 60 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2011-11-30
Patient: 60 year old male
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Swollen Tongue
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Epogen
Epogen
Dosage: unk
Indication: Renal Failure Chronic
Sensipar
Dosage: 30 mg, qd
Indication: Hyperparathyroidism Secondary
Start date: 2009-08-09
Other drugs received by patient: Heparin; Norvasc; Vasotec; Renvela; Omeprazole; Lidocaine; Nephrovite; Levothyroxine Sodium; Metoprolol Tartrate; Seroquel; Promethazine; Pravastatin; Folic Acid; Docusate; Iron; Brinzolamide; Nitroglycerin; Hectorol
Possible Epogen side effects in 19 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2011-11-07
Patient: 19 year old female, weighing 71.9 kg (158.2 pounds)
Reactions: Fluid Overload, Dyspnoea, Pneumonia, Vomiting, Nausea, Drug Ineffective, Anaemia, Haematemesis, Convulsion, Blood Erythropoietin Abnormal, Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome, Cough
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Epogen
Dosage: 40000 iu, unk
Start date: 2011-02-01
End date: 2011-04-28
Epogen
Dosage: 20000 iu, qmo
Indication: Anaemia
Start date: 2010-11-29
End date: 2010-12-14
Epogen
Dosage: 20000 iu, q2wk
Indication: Renal Failure Chronic
Start date: 2010-12-14
End date: 2011-01-04
Epogen
Dosage: 20000 iu, q2wk
Start date: 2011-04-28
Other drugs received by patient: Renagel; Whole Blood; Lasix; Albuterol; Topamax; Fosrenol; Gentamicin; Potassium Chloride; Ergocalciferol; Carvedilol; Nifedipine; Amlodipine
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