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Does CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL Cause Myositis? 172 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 172 reports of Myositis have been filed in association with CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (Cimzia). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL.

172
Reports of Myositis with CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL
0.2%
of all CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL reports
154
Deaths
164
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myositis From CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL?

Of the 172 reports, 154 (89.5%) resulted in death, 164 (95.3%) required hospitalization, and 154 (89.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myositis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL. However, 172 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL Cause?

Drug ineffective (23,838) Rheumatoid arthritis (17,782) Pain (13,929) Fatigue (11,438) Off label use (10,281) Rash (9,663) Alopecia (9,111) Maternal exposure during pregnancy (9,013) Arthralgia (8,993) Abdominal discomfort (8,615)

What Other Drugs Cause Myositis?

NIVOLUMAB (682) PEMBROLIZUMAB (596) ATORVASTATIN (448) METHOTREXATE (418) PREDNISONE (369) RITUXIMAB (355) ADALIMUMAB (344) IPILIMUMAB (305) ATEZOLIZUMAB (249) INFLIXIMAB (249)

Which CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL Alternatives Have Lower Myositis Risk?

CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL vs CERTOPARIN CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL vs CETIRIZINE CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL vs CETIRIZINE\PSEUDOEPHEDRINE CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL vs CETRIMIDE CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL vs CETRORELIX

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