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Does CYTARABINE Cause Cachexia? 22 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 22 reports of Cachexia have been filed in association with CYTARABINE (cytarabine). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for CYTARABINE.

22
Reports of Cachexia with CYTARABINE
0.1%
of all CYTARABINE reports
17
Deaths
12
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Cachexia From CYTARABINE?

Of the 22 reports, 17 (77.3%) resulted in death, 12 (54.5%) required hospitalization, and 12 (54.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Cachexia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CYTARABINE. However, 22 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does CYTARABINE Cause?

Febrile neutropenia (6,142) Off label use (4,183) Pyrexia (2,992) Neutropenia (2,558) Disease progression (2,352) Drug ineffective (2,281) Thrombocytopenia (2,148) Sepsis (2,013) Myelosuppression (1,869) Product use in unapproved indication (1,619)

What Other Drugs Cause Cachexia?

NIVOLUMAB (314) METHOTREXATE (134) PREDNISONE (102) CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (96) PACLITAXEL (94) FLUOROURACIL (93) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (90) TACROLIMUS (85) ADALIMUMAB (84) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (83)

Which CYTARABINE Alternatives Have Lower Cachexia Risk?

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