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Does DEFERASIROX Cause Hepatic encephalopathy? 23 Reports in FDA Database

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

23
Reports of Hepatic encephalopathy with DEFERASIROX
0.2%
of all DEFERASIROX reports
2
Deaths
16
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hepatic encephalopathy From DEFERASIROX?

Of the 23 reports, 2 (8.7%) resulted in death, 16 (69.6%) required hospitalization, and 12 (52.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hepatic encephalopathy Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DEFERASIROX. However, 23 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Hepatic encephalopathy?

ACETAMINOPHEN (562) RIBAVIRIN (512) LENVATINIB (502) RIFAXIMIN (462) SOFOSBUVIR (360) BEVACIZUMAB (210) LEDIPASVIR\SOFOSBUVIR (180) ATEZOLIZUMAB (178) SORAFENIB (169) DACLATASVIR (165)

Which DEFERASIROX Alternatives Have Lower Hepatic encephalopathy Risk?

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

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