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Does GEFITINIB Cause Pulmonary embolism? 53 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 53 reports of Pulmonary embolism have been filed in association with GEFITINIB (Gefitinib). This represents 1.1% of all adverse event reports for GEFITINIB.

53
Reports of Pulmonary embolism with GEFITINIB
1.1%
of all GEFITINIB reports
14
Deaths
10
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pulmonary embolism From GEFITINIB?

Of the 53 reports, 14 (26.4%) resulted in death, 10 (18.9%) required hospitalization, and 4 (7.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pulmonary embolism Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Pulmonary embolism 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 Pulmonary embolism?

RIVAROXABAN (3,282) LENALIDOMIDE (2,976) APIXABAN (2,714) ETHINYL ESTRADIOL\ETONOGESTREL (2,370) TESTOSTERONE (2,043) RITUXIMAB (1,764) ADALIMUMAB (1,663) PREDNISONE (1,586) METHOTREXATE (1,508) DEXAMETHASONE (1,336)

Which GEFITINIB Alternatives Have Lower Pulmonary embolism Risk?

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

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