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Does GEMCITABINE Cause Atelectasis? 56 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 56 reports of Atelectasis have been filed in association with GEMCITABINE (Gemcitabine). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for GEMCITABINE.

56
Reports of Atelectasis with GEMCITABINE
0.2%
of all GEMCITABINE reports
13
Deaths
44
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Atelectasis From GEMCITABINE?

Of the 56 reports, 13 (23.2%) resulted in death, 44 (78.6%) required hospitalization, and 20 (35.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Atelectasis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for GEMCITABINE. However, 56 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 Atelectasis?

PREDNISONE (446) ALBUTEROL (317) METHOTREXATE (307) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (268) DOXORUBICIN (215) ADALIMUMAB (214) ONDANSETRON (202) RITUXIMAB (197) DEXAMETHASONE (196) PACLITAXEL (189)

Which GEMCITABINE Alternatives Have Lower Atelectasis Risk?

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