Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Study of Mircera in Hemoglobin Control of Patients Transitioning to Dialysis. (NCT NCT00454246)

NCT ID: NCT00454246

Last Updated: 2011-12-16

Results Overview

Efficacy analyses were not performed.

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

111 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

6-7 months post initiation of dialysis

Results posted on

2011-12-16

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta
120-360 micrograms methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta subcutaneous (sc) monthly starting dose, for a minimum of 5 months to a maximum of 18 months. Dosage was adjusted to maintain a hemoglobin target range of ≥10 g/dL to ≤12 g/dL.
Epoetin Alfa
Patients randomized to the reference arm continued to receive their standard of care dose and regimen of epoetin alfa subcutaneous once per week for a minimum of 5 months to a maximum of 18 months. Subcutaneous injections were to be administered in the same part of the body (ie, thigh, abdomen or arm) throughout the study. Dosage was adjusted to maintain a hemoglobin target range of ≥10 g/dL to ≤12 g/dL.
Darbepoetin Alfa
Patients randomized to the reference arm continued to receive their standard of care dose and regimen of darbepoetin subcutaneous once every two weeks for a minimum of 5 months and a maximum of 18 months. Subcutaneous injections were to be administered in the same part of the body (ie, thigh, abdomen or arm) throughout the study. Dosage was adjusted to maintain a hemoglobin target range of ≥10 g/dL to ≤12 g/dL.
Overall Study
STARTED
73
29
9
Overall Study
COMPLETED
0
0
0
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
73
29
9

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta
120-360 micrograms methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta subcutaneous (sc) monthly starting dose, for a minimum of 5 months to a maximum of 18 months. Dosage was adjusted to maintain a hemoglobin target range of ≥10 g/dL to ≤12 g/dL.
Epoetin Alfa
Patients randomized to the reference arm continued to receive their standard of care dose and regimen of epoetin alfa subcutaneous once per week for a minimum of 5 months to a maximum of 18 months. Subcutaneous injections were to be administered in the same part of the body (ie, thigh, abdomen or arm) throughout the study. Dosage was adjusted to maintain a hemoglobin target range of ≥10 g/dL to ≤12 g/dL.
Darbepoetin Alfa
Patients randomized to the reference arm continued to receive their standard of care dose and regimen of darbepoetin subcutaneous once every two weeks for a minimum of 5 months and a maximum of 18 months. Subcutaneous injections were to be administered in the same part of the body (ie, thigh, abdomen or arm) throughout the study. Dosage was adjusted to maintain a hemoglobin target range of ≥10 g/dL to ≤12 g/dL.
Overall Study
Adverse Event
2
2
0
Overall Study
Violation of selection criteria at entry
6
0
0
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
1
0
0
Overall Study
Refused Treatment
1
1
0
Overall Study
Failure to return
1
0
0
Overall Study
Early termination of study
62
26
9

Baseline Characteristics

A Study of Mircera in Hemoglobin Control of Patients Transitioning to Dialysis.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta
n=69 Participants
120-360 micrograms methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta subcutaneous (sc) monthly starting dose, for a minimum of 5 months to a maximum of 18 months. Dosage was adjusted to maintain a hemoglobin target range of ≥10 g/dL to ≤12 g/dL.
Epoetin Alfa
n=26 Participants
Patients randomized to the reference arm continued to receive their standard of care dose and regimen of epoetin alfa subcutaneous once per week for a minimum of 5 months to a maximum of 18 months. Subcutaneous injections were to be administered in the same part of the body (ie, thigh, abdomen or arm) throughout the study. Dosage was adjusted to maintain a hemoglobin target range of ≥10 g/dL to ≤12 g/dL.
Darbepoetin Alfa
n=9 Participants
Patients randomized to the reference arm continued to receive their standard of care dose and regimen of darbepoetin subcutaneous once every two weeks for a minimum of 5 months and a maximum of 18 months. Subcutaneous injections were to be administered in the same part of the body (ie, thigh, abdomen or arm) throughout the study. Dosage was adjusted to maintain a hemoglobin target range of ≥10 g/dL to ≤12 g/dL.
Total
n=104 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age Continuous
69.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.74 • n=5 Participants
72.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.48 • n=7 Participants
69.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.61 • n=5 Participants
70.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.68 • n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
32 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
46 Participants
n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
37 Participants
n=5 Participants
17 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
58 Participants
n=4 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6-7 months post initiation of dialysis

Efficacy analyses were not performed.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 5 months post-randomization through onset of dialysis, and post-dialysis initiation through study end.

Efficacy analyses were not performed.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)

Population: Safety Population

The adverse events are captured in the adverse event and serious adverse event section of this database.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta
n=69 Participants
120-360 micrograms methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta subcutaneous (sc) monthly starting dose, for a minimum of 5 months to a maximum of 18 months. Dosage was adjusted to maintain a hemoglobin target range of ≥10 g/dL to ≤12 g/dL.
Epoetin Alfa
n=26 Participants
Patients randomized to the reference arm continued to receive their standard of care dose and regimen of epoetin alfa subcutaneous once per week for a minimum of 5 months to a maximum of 18 months. Subcutaneous injections were to be administered in the same part of the body (ie, thigh, abdomen or arm) throughout the study. Dosage was adjusted to maintain a hemoglobin target range of ≥10 g/dL to ≤12 g/dL.
Darbepoetin Alfa
n=9 Participants
Patients randomized to the reference arm continued to receive their standard of care dose and regimen of darbepoetin subcutaneous once every two weeks for a minimum of 5 months and a maximum of 18 months. Subcutaneous injections were to be administered in the same part of the body (ie, thigh, abdomen or arm) throughout the study. Dosage was adjusted to maintain a hemoglobin target range of ≥10 g/dL to ≤12 g/dL.
Number of Participants Assessed for AEs and SAEs
69 participants
26 participants
9 participants

Adverse Events

Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta

Serious events: 7 serious events
Other events: 13 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Epoetin Alfa

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 7 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Darbepoetin Alfa

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta
n=69 participants at risk
120-360 micrograms methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta subcutaneous (sc) monthly starting dose, for a minimum of 5 months to a maximum of 18 months. Dosage was adjusted to maintain a hemoglobin target range of ≥10 g/dL to ≤12 g/dL.
Epoetin Alfa
n=26 participants at risk
Patients randomized to the reference arm continued to receive their standard of care dose and regimen of epoetin alfa subcutaneous once per week for a minimum of 5 months to a maximum of 18 months. Subcutaneous injections were to be administered in the same part of the body (ie, thigh, abdomen or arm) throughout the study. Dosage was adjusted to maintain a hemoglobin target range of ≥10 g/dL to ≤12 g/dL.
Darbepoetin Alfa
n=9 participants at risk
Patients randomized to the reference arm continued to receive their standard of care dose and regimen of darbepoetin subcutaneous once every two weeks for a minimum of 5 months and a maximum of 18 months. Subcutaneous injections were to be administered in the same part of the body (ie, thigh, abdomen or arm) throughout the study. Dosage was adjusted to maintain a hemoglobin target range of ≥10 g/dL to ≤12 g/dL.
Cardiac disorders
atrial flutter
1.4%
1/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Cardiac disorders
cardiac failure congestive
1.4%
1/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
3.8%
1/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Gastrointestinal disorders
diabetic gastroparesis
1.4%
1/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Gastrointestinal disorders
peptic ulcer perforation
0.00%
0/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
11.1%
1/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
hip fracture
0.00%
0/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
3.8%
1/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
sternal fracture
0.00%
0/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
3.8%
1/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Hepatobiliary disorders
cholecystitis acute
1.4%
1/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Infections and infestations
catheter related infection
1.4%
1/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Infections and infestations
cellulitis
0.00%
0/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
3.8%
1/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Investigations
anticoagulation drug level above therapeutic
1.4%
1/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
hypoglycaemia
1.4%
1/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
musculoskeletal chest pain
1.4%
1/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Psychiatric disorders
mental status changes
1.4%
1/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Renal and urinary disorders
renal impairment
1.4%
1/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta
n=69 participants at risk
120-360 micrograms methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta subcutaneous (sc) monthly starting dose, for a minimum of 5 months to a maximum of 18 months. Dosage was adjusted to maintain a hemoglobin target range of ≥10 g/dL to ≤12 g/dL.
Epoetin Alfa
n=26 participants at risk
Patients randomized to the reference arm continued to receive their standard of care dose and regimen of epoetin alfa subcutaneous once per week for a minimum of 5 months to a maximum of 18 months. Subcutaneous injections were to be administered in the same part of the body (ie, thigh, abdomen or arm) throughout the study. Dosage was adjusted to maintain a hemoglobin target range of ≥10 g/dL to ≤12 g/dL.
Darbepoetin Alfa
n=9 participants at risk
Patients randomized to the reference arm continued to receive their standard of care dose and regimen of darbepoetin subcutaneous once every two weeks for a minimum of 5 months and a maximum of 18 months. Subcutaneous injections were to be administered in the same part of the body (ie, thigh, abdomen or arm) throughout the study. Dosage was adjusted to maintain a hemoglobin target range of ≥10 g/dL to ≤12 g/dL.
Renal and urinary disorders
urinary tract infection
4.3%
3/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
7.7%
2/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
11.1%
1/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Gastrointestinal disorders
diarrhoea
5.8%
4/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
3.8%
1/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
General disorders
oedema peripheral
7.2%
5/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
General disorders
fatigue
2.9%
2/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
7.7%
2/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
hyperkalaemia
2.9%
2/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
3.8%
1/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
11.1%
1/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Gastrointestinal disorders
nausea
5.8%
4/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
skin laceration
1.4%
1/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
7.7%
2/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Nervous system disorders
dizziness
1.4%
1/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
11.1%
1/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
dyspnoea
1.4%
1/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
11.1%
1/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
General disorders
ascites
0.00%
0/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
11.1%
1/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Cardiac disorders
bradycardia
0.00%
0/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
11.1%
1/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Psychiatric disorders
depression
0.00%
0/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
11.1%
1/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Gastrointestinal disorders
diverticulum
0.00%
0/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
11.1%
1/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
Vascular disorders
hypotension
0.00%
0/69 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
0.00%
0/26 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.
11.1%
1/9 • First dose of medication through 15 days post last dose (up to 8 months)
The safety population is the population that received at least one dose of drug. Four patients in the methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta group and 3 patients in the Epoetin Alfa group did not receive at least one dose of drug.

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