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Does CHLOROQUINE Cause Interstitial lung disease? 24 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 24 reports of Interstitial lung disease have been filed in association with CHLOROQUINE (Chloroquinum Phos.). This represents 1.6% of all adverse event reports for CHLOROQUINE.

24
Reports of Interstitial lung disease with CHLOROQUINE
1.6%
of all CHLOROQUINE reports
4
Deaths
18
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Interstitial lung disease From CHLOROQUINE?

Of the 24 reports, 4 (16.7%) resulted in death, 18 (75.0%) required hospitalization, and 3 (12.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Interstitial lung disease Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLOROQUINE. However, 24 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 Interstitial lung disease?

METHOTREXATE (3,049) RITUXIMAB (2,458) PEMBROLIZUMAB (2,113) PREDNISONE (1,850) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (1,725) NIVOLUMAB (1,538) AMIODARONE (1,421) DOXORUBICIN (1,352) ETANERCEPT (1,267) ADALIMUMAB (1,250)

Which CHLOROQUINE Alternatives Have Lower Interstitial lung disease Risk?

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