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Does ABATACEPT Cause Encephalitis? 61 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 61 reports of Encephalitis have been filed in association with ABATACEPT (ORENCIA). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for ABATACEPT.

61
Reports of Encephalitis with ABATACEPT
0.1%
of all ABATACEPT reports
11
Deaths
25
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Encephalitis From ABATACEPT?

Of the 61 reports, 11 (18.0%) resulted in death, 25 (41.0%) required hospitalization, and 8 (13.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Encephalitis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ABATACEPT. However, 61 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does ABATACEPT Cause?

Drug ineffective (35,212) Rheumatoid arthritis (21,898) Pain (19,783) Arthralgia (18,536) Joint swelling (18,453) Contraindicated product administered (13,559) Fatigue (13,087) Drug intolerance (12,451) Rash (12,168) Arthropathy (11,099)

What Other Drugs Cause Encephalitis?

NIVOLUMAB (377) METHOTREXATE (372) PREDNISONE (365) PEMBROLIZUMAB (352) RITUXIMAB (263) TACROLIMUS (253) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (244) ATEZOLIZUMAB (236) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (228) PREDNISOLONE (190)

Which ABATACEPT Alternatives Have Lower Encephalitis Risk?

ABATACEPT vs ABATACEPT SUBQ /ML ABATACEPT vs ABCIXIMAB ABATACEPT vs ABEMACICLIB ABATACEPT vs ABILIFY ABATACEPT vs ABIRATERONE

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ABATACEPT Full Profile All Encephalitis Reports All Drugs Causing Encephalitis ABATACEPT Demographics