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Total Iron reports: 33.Iron FDA safety alerts: 2003 2005 2006 2007 .
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FDA Reported Iron Side Effects: infusion related reaction, dyspnoea, back pain, chest pain, nausea, respiratory distress, anaphylactic reaction, chills, abdominal pain, hypotension, cardio-respiratory arrest.
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Iron Side Effects Report #5652357-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported IRON problem on Mar 05, 2008. Male patient, 76 years of age, weighting 85.98 lb, was diagnosed with malabsorption and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure decreased, dyspnoea, infusion related reaction, pallor. IRON dosage: 930MG/250ML NS IV OVER 2 HOURS. During the same period patient was treated with IRON DEXTRAN. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5674564-4
IRON problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2008. Female patient, 29 years of age, weighting 237.0 lb, was diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: burning sensation, dyspnoea. IRON dosage: 25 MG ONCE IV. During the same period patient was treated with NEXIUM, ZYRTEC. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5678023-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported IRON problem on Mar 24, 2008. Male patient, weighting 186.0 lb, was diagnosed with postoperative care, splenectomy and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: incorrect dose administered. IRON dosage: 325MG TWICE DAILY OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with IRON SUPPLEMENTAL DROPS. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5607586-X
IRON problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 28, 2008. Female patient, 94 years of age, was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic reaction, infusion related reaction. IRON dosage: 25MG DILUTED IN 50ML NS ONCE TEST DOSE IV. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5506442-5
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported IRON problem on Nov 01, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: oedema peripheral. IRON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5479416-0
IRON problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 03, 2007. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 158.7 lb, was diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, back pain, chest pain, dizziness, hypotension, infusion related reaction, nausea, syncope, vomiting. IRON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SPIRONOLACTONE, FUROSEMIDE, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE, NADOLOL, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5506138-X
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported IRON problem on Oct 26, 2007. Female patient, 19 years of age, weighting 106.3 lb, was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: back pain, dyspnoea. IRON dosage: 25MG TEST DOSE X1 IV. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5451298-2
IRON problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 11, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with anaemia and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioedema, blood pressure decreased. IRON dosage: 25MG ONE TIME DOSE IV. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5455342-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported IRON problem on Sept 13, 2007. Male patient, 88 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with anaemia and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: infusion related reaction, respiratory distress, tachycardia. IRON dosage: 1000MG ONE TIME IV DRIP. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5409598-8
IRON problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 07, 2007. Male patient, 43 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with microcytic anaemia and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, chest discomfort, cold sweat, hypotension, infusion related reaction, nervousness, pruritus, somnolence, unresponsive to stimuli. IRON dosage: 1000MG ONCE IV. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5412252-X
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported IRON problem on Aug 10, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 144.0 lb, was diagnosed with anaemia and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic reaction, cardio-respiratory arrest, loss of consciousness, respiratory distress, swelling face. IRON dosage: 50MG QWEEK IV. Patient died on 03/06/2007.
Iron Side Effects Report #5395502-8
IRON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 18, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure congestive. IRON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MORPHINE, LASIX, LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM, BEVACIZUMAB, OXALIPLATIN, FLUOROURACIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5397711-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported IRON problem on July 23, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 177.0 lb, was diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, anaphylactic reaction, infusion related reaction, myocardial infarction. IRON dosage: 25MG TEST DOSE IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5395502-8
IRON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 18, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure congestive. IRON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MORPHINE, LASIX, LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM, BEVACIZUMAB, OXALIPLATIN, FLUOROURACIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5397711-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported IRON problem on July 23, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 177.0 lb, was diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, anaphylactic reaction, infusion related reaction, myocardial infarction. IRON dosage: 25MG TEST DOSE IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5767475-7
IRON problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 11, 2008. Male patient, 77 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with anaemia and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chills, dyspnoea, headache, pyrexia, rash, tachycardia. IRON dosage: 100 MG EVERY DAY IM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5776480-6
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported IRON problem on June 17, 2008. Female patient, 29 years of age, weighting 237.0 lb, was diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: burning sensation, dyspnoea. IRON dosage: 25 MG ONCE INTRAVENOUS (NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED). During the same period patient was treated with NEXIUM, ZYRTEC. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5789140-2
IRON problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 25, 2008. Male patient, 78 years of age, weighting 195.0 lb, was diagnosed with anaemia and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic reaction, cardio-respiratory arrest, confusional state, diarrhoea, hyperhidrosis, nausea, oxygen saturation decreased, pallor, respiratory depression. IRON dosage: 500 MG QWEEK IV. Patient died on 06/23/2008.
Iron Side Effects Report #5716172-2
Health Professional from INDIA reported IRON problem on Apr 17, 2008. Female patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amenorrhoea, premature labour, twin pregnancy. IRON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, IMATINIB. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5717203-6
IRON problem was reported by a Health Professional from INDIA on Apr 17, 2008. Female patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amenorrhoea, premature labour, twin pregnancy. IRON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, IMATINIB. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5721485-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported IRON problem on Apr 28, 2008. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with serum ferritin decreased and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, blood pressure increased, disorientation, dizziness, fatigue, gait disturbance, joint swelling, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia. IRON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5723987-3
IRON problem was reported by a Health Professional from INDIA on Apr 17, 2008. Female patient, weighting 3.53 lb, was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: premature baby. IRON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, IMATINIB. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5357263-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported IRON problem on June 12, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: back pain, dyspnoea, infusion related reaction, neck pain. IRON dosage: 25 MG/9ML IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5357277-8
IRON problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 12, 2007. Female patient, weighting 108.0 lb, was diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, dyspnoea, infusion related reaction. IRON dosage: 25MG IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5357279-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported IRON problem on June 12, 2007. Female patient, weighting 174.2 lb, was diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: back pain, dyspnoea, infusion related reaction. IRON dosage: 25MG IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5374598-3
IRON problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 27, 2007. Male patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with anaemia and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactoid reaction, chills, muscle spasms, nausea, oxygen saturation decreased, vomiting. IRON dosage: 25MG ONCE IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5377179-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported IRON problem on June 29, 2007. Male patient was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, hypotension, infusion related reaction, nausea. IRON dosage: 50MG ONCE IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5320186-4
IRON problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 03, 2007. Male patient, 83 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with anaemia and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, infusion related reaction. IRON dosage: 10 MG ONE TIME DOSE IV DRIP. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5320296-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported IRON problem on May 03, 2007. Female patient, 81 years of age, weighting 121.0 lb, was diagnosed with anaemia and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, erythema, flushing, vomiting. IRON dosage: 10MG ONE TIME DOSE IV DRIP. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5344219-4
IRON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 31, 2007. Female patient, 37 years of age, was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, back pain, chest pain, chills. IRON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENADRYL, TYLENOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5289330-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported IRON problem on Apr 04, 2007. Male patient, weighting 127.0 lb, was diagnosed with anaemia, epistaxis, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: back pain, nausea, pallor. IRON dosage: 0.5ML IRON DEXTRAN ONCE IV. During the same period patient was treated with IRON DEXTRAN, IRON DEXTRAN, IRON DEXTRAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5308483-X
IRON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 24, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with serum ferritin decreased and was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: infusion related reaction, urticaria. IRON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Iron Side Effects Report #5273803-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported IRON problem on Mar 21, 2007. Female patient, weighting 167.0 lb, was treated with IRON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, depressed level of consciousness, dyspnoea. IRON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.