Dexferrum and respiratory arrest Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Dexferrum Side Effects Report #5016294-8
Dexferrum side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 06, 2005. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 289.0 lb, was diagnosed with anaemia and was treated with Dexferrum. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain , loss of consciousness, respiratory arrest. Dexferrum dosage: 100 MG IV Q WEEK. Patient recovered.

Dexferrum Side Effects Report #4820737-X
Dexferrum side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 03, 2005. Male patient, 43 years of age, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with anaemia and was treated with Dexferrum. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: respiratory arrest. Dexferrum dosage: 25MG IV OVER 15MIN X1 IV DRIP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Dexferrum Side Effects Report #5238272-6
Dexferrum side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 09, 2007. Male patient, weighting 226.0 lb, was diagnosed with anaemia and was treated with Dexferrum. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: infusion related reaction, respiratory arrest, respiratory distress. Dexferrum dosage: 25 MG -0.5 ML- ONCE OVER 15 MIN. IV. Patient died on 02/07/2007.