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Does DEFERASIROX Cause Melaena? 31 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 31 reports of Melaena have been filed in association with DEFERASIROX (Deferasirox). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for DEFERASIROX.

31
Reports of Melaena with DEFERASIROX
0.3%
of all DEFERASIROX reports
5
Deaths
19
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Melaena From DEFERASIROX?

Of the 31 reports, 5 (16.1%) resulted in death, 19 (61.3%) required hospitalization, and 5 (16.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Melaena Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DEFERASIROX. However, 31 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 Melaena?

ASPIRIN (2,001) CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE (1,547) RIVAROXABAN (1,405) APIXABAN (1,156) WARFARIN (930) IBUPROFEN (810) DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE (700) DICLOFENAC (576) NAPROXEN (291) FUROSEMIDE (272)

Which DEFERASIROX Alternatives Have Lower Melaena Risk?

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

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