Epoetin and pulmonary embolism Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Epoetin Side Effects Report #5904554-5
Epoetin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 30, 2008. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with anaemia and was treated with Epoetin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pulmonary embolism . Epoetin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Epoetin Side Effects Report #5520683-2
Epoetin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 15, 2007. Female patient, 55 years of age, was treated with Epoetin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypersensitivity, hypotension, pulmonary embolism , respiratory rate decreased, unresponsive to stimuli. Epoetin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOVENOX, NOVOLIN R, DOCUSATE, MARINOL, FOLIC ACID, REGLAN, THERAVITE. Patient died on 01/30/2007.

Epoetin Side Effects Report #5520951-4
Epoetin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 15, 2007. Female patient, 55 years of age, was treated with Epoetin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, hypersensitivity, hypotension, lymphoma , pulmonary embolism , recurrent cancer, respiratory rate decreased, tachycardia, unresponsive to stimuli. Epoetin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOVENOX, NOVOLIN R, DOCUSATE, MARINOL, FOLIC ACID, REGLAN, THERAVITE. Patient died on 01/30/2007.