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Does CHLOROQUINE Cause Brain oedema? 21 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 21 reports of Brain oedema have been filed in association with CHLOROQUINE (Chloroquinum Phos.). This represents 1.4% of all adverse event reports for CHLOROQUINE.

21
Reports of Brain oedema with CHLOROQUINE
1.4%
of all CHLOROQUINE reports
21
Deaths
8
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Brain oedema From CHLOROQUINE?

Of the 21 reports, 21 (100.0%) resulted in death, 8 (38.1%) required hospitalization.

Is Brain oedema Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLOROQUINE. However, 21 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does CHLOROQUINE Cause?

Off label use (378) Drug ineffective (282) Rheumatoid arthritis (184) Condition aggravated (181) Treatment failure (168) Nausea (164) Pain (152) Vomiting (138) Pneumonia (127) Hypersensitivity (126)

What Other Drugs Cause Brain oedema?

ACETAMINOPHEN (407) DEXAMETHASONE (254) TACROLIMUS (232) FENTANYL (222) PREDNISONE (205) METHOTREXATE (200) OXYCODONE (191) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (188) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (188) METHADONE (187)

Which CHLOROQUINE Alternatives Have Lower Brain oedema Risk?

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