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Does CETUXIMAB Cause Headache? 121 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 121 reports of Headache have been filed in association with CETUXIMAB (ERBITUX). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for CETUXIMAB.

121
Reports of Headache with CETUXIMAB
0.8%
of all CETUXIMAB reports
12
Deaths
49
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Headache From CETUXIMAB?

Of the 121 reports, 12 (9.9%) resulted in death, 49 (40.5%) required hospitalization, and 1 (0.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Headache Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Headache 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 Headache?

ADALIMUMAB (19,891) APREMILAST (17,024) ETANERCEPT (14,253) TREPROSTINIL (14,051) METHOTREXATE (11,718) TOFACITINIB (11,061) RITUXIMAB (8,747) TOCILIZUMAB (8,448) INFLIXIMAB (8,387) ABATACEPT (8,184)

Which CETUXIMAB Alternatives Have Lower Headache Risk?

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

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