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Does CETUXIMAB Cause Depression? 26 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 26 reports of Depression have been filed in association with CETUXIMAB (ERBITUX). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for CETUXIMAB.

26
Reports of Depression with CETUXIMAB
0.2%
of all CETUXIMAB reports
5
Deaths
10
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Depression From CETUXIMAB?

Of the 26 reports, 5 (19.2%) resulted in death, 10 (38.5%) required hospitalization, and 3 (11.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Depression Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does CETUXIMAB Cause?

Off label use (1,549) Rash (883) Diarrhoea (874) Neutropenia (744) Nausea (663) Malignant neoplasm progression (662) Dyspnoea (542) Decreased appetite (541) Vomiting (533) Death (518)

What Other Drugs Cause Depression?

OXYCODONE (6,871) ADALIMUMAB (6,340) APREMILAST (5,129) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (4,035) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (3,699) METHOTREXATE (3,577) ETANERCEPT (3,538) LEVONORGESTREL (3,529) MORPHINE (3,280) PREDNISONE (3,211)

Which CETUXIMAB Alternatives Have Lower Depression Risk?

CETUXIMAB vs CETYLPYRIDINIUM CETUXIMAB vs CEVIMELINE CETUXIMAB vs CHAMPIX CETUXIMAB vs CHANTIX CETUXIMAB vs CHENODIOL

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CETUXIMAB Full Profile All Depression Reports All Drugs Causing Depression CETUXIMAB Demographics