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Does DEFERASIROX Cause Cataract? 23 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 23 reports of Cataract have been filed in association with DEFERASIROX (Deferasirox). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for DEFERASIROX.

23
Reports of Cataract with DEFERASIROX
0.2%
of all DEFERASIROX reports
2
Deaths
7
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Cataract From DEFERASIROX?

Of the 23 reports, 2 (8.7%) resulted in death, 7 (30.4%) required hospitalization.

Is Cataract Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does DEFERASIROX Cause?

Death (1,583) Diarrhoea (993) Serum ferritin increased (732) Haemoglobin decreased (615) Pyrexia (607) Malaise (605) Nausea (603) Sickle cell anaemia with crisis (570) Vomiting (520) Pneumonia (494)

What Other Drugs Cause Cataract?

ADALIMUMAB (3,157) METHOTREXATE (1,785) INSULIN LISPRO (1,676) LENALIDOMIDE (1,658) ETANERCEPT (1,451) PREDNISONE (1,365) RITUXIMAB (1,332) INSULIN GLARGINE (1,313) ABATACEPT (1,065) TOFACITINIB (1,050)

Which DEFERASIROX Alternatives Have Lower Cataract Risk?

DEFERASIROX vs DEFERIPRONE DEFERASIROX vs DEFEROXAMINE DEFERASIROX vs DEFIBROTIDE DEFERASIROX vs DEFLAZACORT DEFERASIROX vs DEGARELIX

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