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Does GEFITINIB Cause Interstitial lung disease? 128 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 128 reports of Interstitial lung disease have been filed in association with GEFITINIB (Gefitinib). This represents 2.7% of all adverse event reports for GEFITINIB.

128
Reports of Interstitial lung disease with GEFITINIB
2.7%
of all GEFITINIB reports
64
Deaths
60
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Interstitial lung disease From GEFITINIB?

Of the 128 reports, 64 (50.0%) resulted in death, 60 (46.9%) required hospitalization, and 14 (10.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Interstitial lung disease Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Interstitial lung disease is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for GEFITINIB.

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 Interstitial lung disease?

METHOTREXATE (3,049) RITUXIMAB (2,458) PEMBROLIZUMAB (2,113) PREDNISONE (1,850) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (1,725) NIVOLUMAB (1,538) AMIODARONE (1,421) DOXORUBICIN (1,352) ETANERCEPT (1,267) ADALIMUMAB (1,250)

Which GEFITINIB Alternatives Have Lower Interstitial lung disease Risk?

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