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Does APREMILAST Cause Infection? 2,416 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 2,416 reports of Infection have been filed in association with APREMILAST (Otezla). This represents 1.8% of all adverse event reports for APREMILAST.

2,416
Reports of Infection with APREMILAST
1.8%
of all APREMILAST reports
997
Deaths
1,127
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Infection From APREMILAST?

Of the 2,416 reports, 997 (41.3%) resulted in death, 1,127 (46.6%) required hospitalization, and 921 (38.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Infection Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Infection is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for APREMILAST.

What Other Side Effects Does APREMILAST Cause?

Diarrhoea (23,752) Nausea (21,352) Psoriasis (19,255) Headache (17,024) Drug ineffective (14,121) Abdominal discomfort (7,653) Psoriatic arthropathy (7,035) Vomiting (5,959) Rash (5,883) Pain (5,676)

What Other Drugs Cause Infection?

ADALIMUMAB (11,552) METHOTREXATE (10,406) ETANERCEPT (10,379) RITUXIMAB (9,575) ABATACEPT (7,821) TOCILIZUMAB (7,349) PREDNISONE (6,334) TOFACITINIB (6,332) INFLIXIMAB (6,122) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (5,954)

Which APREMILAST Alternatives Have Lower Infection Risk?

APREMILAST vs APREPITANT APREMILAST vs APROTININ APREMILAST vs ARANESP APREMILAST vs ARAVA APREMILAST vs AREDIA

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