Does FENOFIBRATE Cause Dermatomyositis? 9 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 9 reports of Dermatomyositis have been filed in association with FENOFIBRATE (Fenofibrate). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for FENOFIBRATE.
9
Reports of Dermatomyositis with FENOFIBRATE
0.2%
of all FENOFIBRATE reports
2
Deaths
9
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Dermatomyositis From FENOFIBRATE?
Of the 9 reports, 2 (22.2%) resulted in death, 9 (100.0%) required hospitalization, and 1 (11.1%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Dermatomyositis Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for FENOFIBRATE. However, 9 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does FENOFIBRATE Cause?
Myalgia (411)
Dyspnoea (373)
Fatigue (365)
Asthenia (356)
Dizziness (356)
Fall (354)
Drug ineffective (326)
Pruritus (325)
Nausea (311)
Diarrhoea (310)
What Other Drugs Cause Dermatomyositis?
METHOTREXATE (183)
PREDNISONE (168)
RITUXIMAB (152)
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (146)
ATORVASTATIN (133)
MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (110)
NIVOLUMAB (84)
ADALIMUMAB (82)
HUMAN IMMUNOGLOBULIN G (69)
TOFACITINIB (66)
Which FENOFIBRATE Alternatives Have Lower Dermatomyositis Risk?
FENOFIBRATE vs FENOFIBRIC ACID
FENOFIBRATE vs FENOTEROL
FENOFIBRATE vs FENOTEROL HYDROBROMIDE
FENOFIBRATE vs FENOTEROL HYDROBROMIDE\IPRATROPIUM
FENOFIBRATE vs FENTANYL