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Does GEFITINIB Cause Dysphagia? 37 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 37 reports of Dysphagia have been filed in association with GEFITINIB (Gefitinib). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for GEFITINIB.

37
Reports of Dysphagia with GEFITINIB
0.8%
of all GEFITINIB reports
11
Deaths
11
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Dysphagia From GEFITINIB?

Of the 37 reports, 11 (29.7%) resulted in death, 11 (29.7%) required hospitalization, and 3 (8.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Dysphagia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for GEFITINIB. However, 37 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does GEFITINIB Cause?

Malignant neoplasm progression (1,651) Drug resistance (1,228) Death (590) Diarrhoea (393) Rash (318) Metastases to central nervous system (306) Acquired gene mutation (250) Disease progression (244) Drug ineffective (197) Off label use (166)

What Other Drugs Cause Dysphagia?

CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (1,615) DUPILUMAB (1,590) RITUXIMAB (1,265) ADALIMUMAB (1,231) METHOTREXATE (1,196) ENZALUTAMIDE (1,167) ONABOTULINUMTOXINA (1,020) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (1,013) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (990) PREDNISONE (901)

Which GEFITINIB Alternatives Have Lower Dysphagia Risk?

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

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