Does FENOFIBRATE Cause Hepatotoxicity? 44 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 44 reports of Hepatotoxicity have been filed in association with FENOFIBRATE (Fenofibrate). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for FENOFIBRATE.
44
Reports of Hepatotoxicity with FENOFIBRATE
0.8%
of all FENOFIBRATE reports
2
Deaths
28
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Hepatotoxicity From FENOFIBRATE?
Of the 44 reports, 2 (4.5%) resulted in death, 28 (63.6%) required hospitalization, and 15 (34.1%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Hepatotoxicity Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for FENOFIBRATE. However, 44 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 Hepatotoxicity?
METHOTREXATE (1,917)
ACETAMINOPHEN (1,557)
LEFLUNOMIDE (829)
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (715)
PREDNISONE (707)
RITUXIMAB (702)
ETANERCEPT (699)
ADALIMUMAB (674)
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (632)
SULFASALAZINE (613)
Which FENOFIBRATE Alternatives Have Lower Hepatotoxicity Risk?
FENOFIBRATE vs FENOFIBRIC ACID
FENOFIBRATE vs FENOTEROL
FENOFIBRATE vs FENOTEROL HYDROBROMIDE
FENOFIBRATE vs FENOTEROL HYDROBROMIDE\IPRATROPIUM
FENOFIBRATE vs FENTANYL