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Does GEMCITABINE Cause Ascites? 322 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 322 reports of Ascites have been filed in association with GEMCITABINE (Gemcitabine). This represents 1.0% of all adverse event reports for GEMCITABINE.

322
Reports of Ascites with GEMCITABINE
1.0%
of all GEMCITABINE reports
95
Deaths
159
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Ascites From GEMCITABINE?

Of the 322 reports, 95 (29.5%) resulted in death, 159 (49.4%) required hospitalization, and 30 (9.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Ascites Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for GEMCITABINE. However, 322 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does GEMCITABINE Cause?

Off label use (3,319) Disease progression (3,123) Thrombocytopenia (2,320) Drug ineffective (2,003) Malignant neoplasm progression (1,962) Neutropenia (1,892) Anaemia (1,745) Pyrexia (1,511) Nausea (1,336) Myelosuppression (1,197)

What Other Drugs Cause Ascites?

BEVACIZUMAB (1,067) RIBAVIRIN (1,025) TREPROSTINIL (672) ACETAMINOPHEN (599) SOFOSBUVIR (598) PACLITAXEL (581) LETROZOLE (579) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (561) OXALIPLATIN (533) METHOTREXATE (521)

Which GEMCITABINE Alternatives Have Lower Ascites Risk?

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