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Does BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A Cause Pruritus? 83 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 83 reports of Pruritus have been filed in association with BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A (Jeuveau). This represents 2.2% of all adverse event reports for BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A.

83
Reports of Pruritus with BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A
2.2%
of all BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A reports
56
Deaths
61
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pruritus From BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A?

Of the 83 reports, 56 (67.5%) resulted in death, 61 (73.5%) required hospitalization, and 57 (68.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pruritus Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Pruritus is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A.

What Other Side Effects Does BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A Cause?

Off label use (1,785) Drug ineffective (1,175) Drug intolerance (1,004) Product use in unapproved indication (950) Headache (797) Migraine (775) Maternal exposure during pregnancy (716) Pain (714) Hypoaesthesia (703) Nausea (665)

What Other Drugs Cause Pruritus?

DUPILUMAB (44,279) ADAPALENE (12,072) ADALIMUMAB (9,644) AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (9,439) SECUKINUMAB (8,755) ETANERCEPT (8,047) METHOTREXATE (7,526) LENALIDOMIDE (6,304) TOCILIZUMAB (5,973) RITUXIMAB (5,548)

Which BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A Alternatives Have Lower Pruritus Risk?

BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A vs BREMELANOTIDE BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A vs BRENTUXIMAB BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A vs BRENTUXIMAB VEDOTIN BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A vs BREO ELLIPTA BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A vs BREXANOLONE

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