Epoetin and osteonecrosis Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Epoetin Side Effects Report #4617199-4
Epoetin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Dec 02, 2004. Male patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with prostate cancer  and was treated with Epoetin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abscess , bone disorder, cardio-respiratory arrest, dental operation, osteolysis, osteomyelitis, osteonecrosis , pain , pathological fracture. Epoetin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEUPROLIDE ACETATE, DOCETAXEL, ZOMETA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/17/2005.

Epoetin Side Effects Report #4588203-7
Epoetin side effect was reported by a Physician from on Dec 02, 2004. Male patient was diagnosed with prostate cancer  and was treated with Epoetin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, dental operation, osteonecrosis , pain , sepsis . Epoetin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEUPROLIDE ACETATE, DOCETAXEL, ZOMETA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/17/2005.

Epoetin Side Effects Report #4594768-1
Epoetin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Dec 02, 2004. Male patient was diagnosed with prostate cancer  and was treated with Epoetin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, dental operation, osteonecrosis , pain , sepsis . Epoetin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEUPROLIDE ACETATE, DOCETAXEL, ZOMETA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/17/2005.