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Does CHLOROQUINE Cause Retinopathy? 16 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 16 reports of Retinopathy have been filed in association with CHLOROQUINE (Chloroquinum Phos.). This represents 1.0% of all adverse event reports for CHLOROQUINE.

16
Reports of Retinopathy with CHLOROQUINE
1.0%
of all CHLOROQUINE reports
0
Deaths
3
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Retinopathy From CHLOROQUINE?

Of the 16 reports, 3 (18.8%) required hospitalization.

Is Retinopathy Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Retinopathy is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for CHLOROQUINE.

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 Retinopathy?

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (329) INSULIN LISPRO (176) INSULIN GLARGINE (133) PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE (106) RIBAVIRIN (104) SEMAGLUTIDE (102) INSULIN HUMAN (84) METHOTREXATE (73) PEGINTERFERON ALFA-2A (67) DULAGLUTIDE (56)

Which CHLOROQUINE Alternatives Have Lower Retinopathy Risk?

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