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BIBW 2992: 50 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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50
Total FAERS Reports
15 (30.0%)
Deaths Reported
42
Hospitalizations
50
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
4
Life-Threatening
3
Disabilities

First Report: 20110611 · Latest Report: 20140612

What Are the Most Common BIBW 2992 Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Diarrhoea
16 reports (32.0%)
#2 Most Reported
Vomiting
8 reports (16.0%)
#3 Most Reported
Nausea
8 reports (16.0%)

All BIBW 2992 Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Diarrhoea 16 32.0% 4 15
Nausea 8 16.0% 3 8
Vomiting 8 16.0% 1 8
Renal failure acute 7 14.0% 3 6
Malignant neoplasm progression 6 12.0% 6 4
Asthenia 5 10.0% 1 5
Decreased appetite 5 10.0% 2 5
Rash 5 10.0% 3 4

Who Reports BIBW 2992 Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 61.3 years. Most reports from: COUNTRY NOT SPECIFIED. View detailed demographics →

Is BIBW 2992 Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2011 2 0 2
2012 9 5 9
2013 28 5 26
2014 9 3 5

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What Is BIBW 2992 Used For?

IndicationReports
Squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck 12
Non-small cell lung cancer 7
Lung adenocarcinoma 6
Metastatic gastric cancer 5
Squamous cell carcinoma of lung 5

Official FDA Label for BIBW 2992

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.