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Does CHLOROQUINE Cause Osteoarthritis? 17 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 17 reports of Osteoarthritis have been filed in association with CHLOROQUINE (Chloroquinum Phos.). This represents 1.1% of all adverse event reports for CHLOROQUINE.

17
Reports of Osteoarthritis with CHLOROQUINE
1.1%
of all CHLOROQUINE reports
5
Deaths
5
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Osteoarthritis From CHLOROQUINE?

Of the 17 reports, 5 (29.4%) resulted in death, 5 (29.4%) required hospitalization, and 4 (23.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Osteoarthritis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLOROQUINE. However, 17 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 Osteoarthritis?

ADALIMUMAB (8,893) METHOTREXATE (4,979) ETANERCEPT (4,124) ABATACEPT (3,158) RITUXIMAB (3,145) LEFLUNOMIDE (3,131) TOCILIZUMAB (2,986) ALENDRONATE (2,851) TOFACITINIB (2,831) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (2,717)

Which CHLOROQUINE Alternatives Have Lower Osteoarthritis Risk?

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