Does ALIROCUMAB Cause Pneumonia? 165 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 165 reports of Pneumonia have been filed in association with ALIROCUMAB (Praluent). This represents 0.7% of all adverse event reports for ALIROCUMAB.
165
Reports of Pneumonia with ALIROCUMAB
0.7%
of all ALIROCUMAB reports
10
Deaths
97
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Pneumonia From ALIROCUMAB?
Of the 165 reports, 10 (6.1%) resulted in death, 97 (58.8%) required hospitalization, and 16 (9.7%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Pneumonia Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ALIROCUMAB. However, 165 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does ALIROCUMAB Cause?
Myalgia (1,571)
Product dose omission (1,354)
Injection site pain (1,220)
Muscle spasms (1,113)
Arthralgia (993)
Fatigue (922)
Pain (892)
Pain in extremity (888)
Product dose omission issue (864)
Injection site bruising (821)