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Does AFATINIB Cause Seizure? 40 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 40 reports of Seizure have been filed in association with AFATINIB (Gilotrif). This represents 0.7% of all adverse event reports for AFATINIB.

40
Reports of Seizure with AFATINIB
0.7%
of all AFATINIB reports
9
Deaths
25
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Seizure From AFATINIB?

Of the 40 reports, 9 (22.5%) resulted in death, 25 (62.5%) required hospitalization, and 2 (5.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Seizure Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for AFATINIB. However, 40 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does AFATINIB Cause?

Diarrhoea (2,001) Malignant neoplasm progression (1,622) Rash (808) Stomatitis (468) Death (443) Nausea (430) Decreased appetite (412) Vomiting (381) Paronychia (344) Dehydration (323)

What Other Drugs Cause Seizure?

LEVETIRACETAM (9,961) CANNABIDIOL (4,980) LACOSAMIDE (4,585) LAMOTRIGINE (3,459) ADALIMUMAB (2,510) BRIVARACETAM (2,411) VIGABATRIN (2,289) CARBAMAZEPINE (2,262) PHENYTOIN (1,907) BUPROPION (1,894)

Which AFATINIB Alternatives Have Lower Seizure Risk?

AFATINIB vs AFINITOR AFATINIB vs AFLIBERCEPT AFATINIB vs AGALSIDASE ALFA AFATINIB vs AGALSIDASE BETA AFATINIB vs AGOMELATINE

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AFATINIB Full Profile All Seizure Reports All Drugs Causing Seizure AFATINIB Demographics