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Does DEFERASIROX Cause Leukopenia? 44 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 44 reports of Leukopenia have been filed in association with DEFERASIROX (Deferasirox). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for DEFERASIROX.

44
Reports of Leukopenia with DEFERASIROX
0.4%
of all DEFERASIROX reports
6
Deaths
16
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Leukopenia From DEFERASIROX?

Of the 44 reports, 6 (13.6%) resulted in death, 16 (36.4%) required hospitalization, and 3 (6.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Leukopenia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DEFERASIROX. However, 44 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 Leukopenia?

METHOTREXATE (2,694) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (2,482) RITUXIMAB (2,191) CLOZAPINE (2,036) PREDNISONE (1,725) DOXORUBICIN (1,696) PACLITAXEL (1,649) CARBOPLATIN (1,624) DEXAMETHASONE (1,542) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (1,491)

Which DEFERASIROX Alternatives Have Lower Leukopenia Risk?

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

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