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Does ETANERCEPT Cause Herpes zoster? 3,129 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 3,129 reports of Herpes zoster have been filed in association with ETANERCEPT (ENBREL). This represents 0.9% of all adverse event reports for ETANERCEPT.

3,129
Reports of Herpes zoster with ETANERCEPT
0.9%
of all ETANERCEPT reports
101
Deaths
421
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Herpes zoster From ETANERCEPT?

Of the 3,129 reports, 101 (3.2%) resulted in death, 421 (13.5%) required hospitalization, and 111 (3.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Herpes zoster Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Herpes zoster is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for ETANERCEPT.

What Other Side Effects Does ETANERCEPT Cause?

Drug ineffective (60,367) Rheumatoid arthritis (33,166) Pain (31,961) Arthralgia (27,429) Injection site pain (24,717) Off label use (20,178) Fatigue (19,907) Joint swelling (18,462) Injection site erythema (17,736) Condition aggravated (15,897)

What Other Drugs Cause Herpes zoster?

ADALIMUMAB (3,783) TOFACITINIB (3,575) METHOTREXATE (2,589) RITUXIMAB (2,228) INFLIXIMAB (2,081) LENALIDOMIDE (1,762) TOCILIZUMAB (1,676) OCRELIZUMAB (1,433) ABATACEPT (1,395) PREDNISONE (1,362)

Which ETANERCEPT Alternatives Have Lower Herpes zoster Risk?

ETANERCEPT vs ETANERCEPT-SZZS ETANERCEPT vs ETELCALCETIDE ETANERCEPT vs ETEPLIRSEN ETANERCEPT vs ETESEVIMAB ETANERCEPT vs ETHACRYNIC ACID

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