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Does GEFITINIB Cause Respiratory failure? 31 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 31 reports of Respiratory failure have been filed in association with GEFITINIB (Gefitinib). This represents 0.7% of all adverse event reports for GEFITINIB.

31
Reports of Respiratory failure with GEFITINIB
0.7%
of all GEFITINIB reports
23
Deaths
13
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory failure From GEFITINIB?

Of the 31 reports, 23 (74.2%) resulted in death, 13 (41.9%) required hospitalization, and 3 (9.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Respiratory failure Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Respiratory failure 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 Respiratory failure?

PREDNISONE (2,299) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (2,096) RITUXIMAB (1,838) TACROLIMUS (1,758) METHOTREXATE (1,685) DEXAMETHASONE (1,603) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (1,469) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (1,442) PREDNISOLONE (1,346) VINCRISTINE (1,120)

Which GEFITINIB Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory failure Risk?

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

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