Epoetin Alfa

12 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA

Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.

Total Reports

Deaths Reported

2500.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Epoetin Alfa

Administration Routes

UnknownOralSubcutaneous

Species Affected

Cat 6

Dog 6

Most Affected Breeds

Domestic Shorthair 3

Domestic Longhair 2

Chihuahua 2

Retriever - Labrador 1

Sheepdog - Shetland 1

Terrier - Jack Russell 1

Terrier - Rat 1

Cat (unknown) 1

Most Reported Reactions

Pale mucous membrane 4

Anaemia NOS 3

Anorexia 3

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 3

Weight loss 3

Death by euthanasia 3

Leucocytosis NOS 3

Other abnormal test result NOS 2

Thrombocytopenia 2

Emesis (multiple) 2

Behavioural disorder NOS 2

Lack of efficacy - NOS 2

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown

5 (41.7%)

Ongoing

3 (25.0%)

Euthanized

3 (25.0%)

Recovered/Normal

1 (8.3%)

Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.