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Does DOCETAXEL Cause Myositis? 114 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 114 reports of Myositis have been filed in association with DOCETAXEL (Docetaxel). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for DOCETAXEL.

114
Reports of Myositis with DOCETAXEL
0.2%
of all DOCETAXEL reports
6
Deaths
64
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myositis From DOCETAXEL?

Of the 114 reports, 6 (5.3%) resulted in death, 64 (56.1%) required hospitalization, and 11 (9.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myositis Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does DOCETAXEL Cause?

Alopecia (29,347) Emotional distress (8,373) Anxiety (7,379) Psychological trauma (6,981) Madarosis (6,883) Hair texture abnormal (6,204) Hair colour changes (6,078) Hair disorder (5,652) Pain (5,414) Diarrhoea (4,115)

What Other Drugs Cause Myositis?

NIVOLUMAB (682) PEMBROLIZUMAB (596) ATORVASTATIN (448) METHOTREXATE (418) PREDNISONE (369) RITUXIMAB (355) ADALIMUMAB (344) IPILIMUMAB (305) ATEZOLIZUMAB (249) INFLIXIMAB (249)

Which DOCETAXEL Alternatives Have Lower Myositis Risk?

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DOCETAXEL Full Profile All Myositis Reports All Drugs Causing Myositis DOCETAXEL Demographics