Epogen and convulsion Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Epogen Side Effects Report #5370459-4
Epogen side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 20, 2007. Female patient, weighting 152.1 lb, was diagnosed with renal failure chronic and was treated with Epogen. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion. Epogen dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ARANESP, GLIPIZIDE, PREVACID, ALTACE, ZETIA, BICARBONATE, ZOCOR, CLONAZEPAM. Patient recovered.

Epogen Side Effects Report #4662213-3
Epogen side effect was reported by a Physician from on May 23, 2003. Female patient, weighting 141.1 lb, was diagnosed with renal failure chronic and was treated with Epogen. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, aplasia pure red cell, blood iron abnormal, blood parathyroid hormone increased, confusional state, convulsion, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, meningioma. Epogen dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DILANTIN, NORVASC, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, LASIX, PROCARDIA, FERROUS SULPHATE, NPH INSULIN, AVANDIA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Epogen Side Effects Report #4659178-7
Epogen side effect was reported by a Physician from on Apr 26, 2005. Male patient, child 9 years of age, was diagnosed with dialysis  and was treated with Epogen. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, grand mal convulsion, hypertensive encephalopathy, partial seizures. Epogen dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LABETALOL, NIFEDIPINE, COZAAR, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, NORVASC, CLONIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Epogen Side Effects Report #4680891-X
Epogen side effect was reported by a Physician from on Apr 26, 2005. Male patient, child 9 years of age, was diagnosed with dialysis  and was treated with Epogen. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebral parenchymal calcification, convulsion, grand mal convulsion, hypertensive encephalopathy, hypocalcaemia, partial seizures. Epogen dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LABETALOL, NIFEDIPINE, COZAAR, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, NORVASC, CLONIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Epogen Side Effects Report #5709174-3
Epogen side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 03, 2008. Female patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with dialysis  and was treated with Epogen. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, grand mal convulsion, hyperkalaemia, hypertension, polycythaemia. Epogen dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Epogen Side Effects Report #5217995-9
Epogen side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2006. Female patient, weighting 118.2 lb, was diagnosed with dialysis , hyperparathyroidism secondary and was treated with Epogen. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, peritonitis, therapeutic response decreased. Epogen dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ARANESP, SENSIPAR, LIPITOR, PROTONIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Epogen Side Effects Report #5908948-3
Epogen side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 23, 2008. Male patient, weighting 42.99 lb, was diagnosed with dialysis  and was treated with Epogen. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebral infarction, convulsion, encephalomalacia, hyperparathyroidism secondary, hypertension, infection , respiratory distress, therapeutic response decreased, transplant rejection. Epogen dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CALCIUM CARBONATE, RENAGEL, KAYEXALATE, DIATX, ZANTAC, COLACE, MIRALAX, BICITRA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Epogen Side Effects Report #5934209-2
Epogen side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 21, 2008. Male patient, weighting 42.99 lb, was diagnosed with dialysis  and was treated with Epogen. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebral infarction, convulsion, encephalomalacia, hyperparathyroidism secondary, hypertension, infection , respiratory distress, therapeutic response decreased, transplant rejection. Epogen dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CALCIUM CARBONATE, RENAGEL, KAYEXALATE, DIATX, ZANTAC, COLACE, MIRALAX, BICITRA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Epogen Side Effects Report #6033403-2
Epogen side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 05, 2009. Male patient, weighting 42.99 lb, was diagnosed with dialysis  and was treated with Epogen. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebral infarction, convulsion, encephalomalacia, hyperparathyroidism secondary, hypertension, infection , leukopenia, respiratory distress, therapeutic response decreased. Epogen dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CALCIUM CARBONATE, RENAGEL, KAYEXALATE, DIATX, ZANTAC, COLACE, MIRALAX, BICITRA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Epogen Side Effects Report #5031892-3
Epogen side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 06, 2006. Female patient, weighting 118.2 lb, was diagnosed with dialysis , hyperparathyroidism secondary and was treated with Epogen. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, peritonitis, therapeutic response decreased. Epogen dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ARANESP, SENSIPAR, MEDICINALPRODUCT NOT SPECIFIED BY SENDER, MEDICINALPRODUCT NOT SPECIFIED BY SENDER, MEDICINALPRODUCT NOT SPECIFIED BY SENDER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Epogen Side Effects Report #5054919-1
Epogen side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 17, 2006. Male patient, 17 years of age, was diagnosed with anaemia and was treated with Epogen. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion. Epogen dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENOXAPARIN. Patient recovered.

Epogen Side Effects Report #5074069-8
Epogen side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 17, 2006. Male patient, 17 years of age, was diagnosed with anaemia and was treated with Epogen. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion. Epogen dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOVENOX. Patient recovered.