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Does GEFITINIB Cause Death? 590 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 590 reports of Death have been filed in association with GEFITINIB (Gefitinib). This represents 12.6% of all adverse event reports for GEFITINIB.

590
Reports of Death with GEFITINIB
12.6%
of all GEFITINIB reports
589
Deaths
50
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Death From GEFITINIB?

Of the 590 reports, 589 (99.8%) resulted in death, 50 (8.5%) required hospitalization, and 5 (0.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Death Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for GEFITINIB. However, 590 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does GEFITINIB Cause?

Malignant neoplasm progression (1,651) Drug resistance (1,228) Diarrhoea (393) Rash (318) Metastases to central nervous system (306) Acquired gene mutation (250) Disease progression (244) Drug ineffective (197) Off label use (166) Decreased appetite (163)

What Other Drugs Cause Death?

OXYCODONE (23,259) LENALIDOMIDE (19,213) APIXABAN (18,501) MORPHINE (17,960) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (17,849) FENTANYL (16,577) DENOSUMAB (16,545) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (16,341) HYDROMORPHONE (15,276) CALCIUM\DEXTROSE\MAGNESIUM\SODIUM\SODIUM (13,789)

Which GEFITINIB Alternatives Have Lower Death Risk?

GEFITINIB vs GELATIN GEFITINIB vs GEMCITABINE GEFITINIB vs GEMCITABINE\GEMCITABINE GEFITINIB vs GEMFIBROZIL GEFITINIB vs GEMTUZUMAB OZOGAMICIN

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