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Does CHLOROQUINE Cause Pneumonia? 127 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 127 reports of Pneumonia have been filed in association with CHLOROQUINE (Chloroquinum Phos.). This represents 8.3% of all adverse event reports for CHLOROQUINE.

127
Reports of Pneumonia with CHLOROQUINE
8.3%
of all CHLOROQUINE reports
20
Deaths
92
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pneumonia From CHLOROQUINE?

Of the 127 reports, 20 (15.7%) resulted in death, 92 (72.4%) required hospitalization, and 24 (18.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pneumonia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLOROQUINE. However, 127 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) Hypersensitivity (126) Arthralgia (124)

What Other Drugs Cause Pneumonia?

LENALIDOMIDE (14,807) ADALIMUMAB (11,570) RITUXIMAB (11,068) METHOTREXATE (10,278) PREDNISONE (8,472) ETANERCEPT (8,225) DEXAMETHASONE (6,073) INFLIXIMAB (5,885) POMALIDOMIDE (5,792) TOCILIZUMAB (5,484)

Which CHLOROQUINE Alternatives Have Lower Pneumonia Risk?

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