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Does CHLOROQUINE Cause Muscular weakness? 23 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 23 reports of Muscular weakness have been filed in association with CHLOROQUINE (Chloroquinum Phos.). This represents 1.5% of all adverse event reports for CHLOROQUINE.

23
Reports of Muscular weakness with CHLOROQUINE
1.5%
of all CHLOROQUINE reports
6
Deaths
18
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Muscular weakness From CHLOROQUINE?

Of the 23 reports, 6 (26.1%) resulted in death, 18 (78.3%) required hospitalization, and 6 (26.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Muscular weakness Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLOROQUINE. However, 23 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 Muscular weakness?

ADALIMUMAB (3,605) METHOTREXATE (2,813) RITUXIMAB (2,621) ATORVASTATIN (2,494) PREDNISONE (2,236) ETANERCEPT (2,207) DALFAMPRIDINE (1,916) TOCILIZUMAB (1,790) FINGOLIMOD (1,769) SECUKINUMAB (1,747)

Which CHLOROQUINE Alternatives Have Lower Muscular weakness Risk?

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