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Does GEMCITABINE Cause Myelodysplastic syndrome? 198 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 198 reports of Myelodysplastic syndrome have been filed in association with GEMCITABINE (Gemcitabine). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for GEMCITABINE.

198
Reports of Myelodysplastic syndrome with GEMCITABINE
0.6%
of all GEMCITABINE reports
40
Deaths
92
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myelodysplastic syndrome From GEMCITABINE?

Of the 198 reports, 40 (20.2%) resulted in death, 92 (46.5%) required hospitalization, and 19 (9.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myelodysplastic syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for GEMCITABINE. However, 198 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 Myelodysplastic syndrome?

CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (1,545) LENALIDOMIDE (1,285) DOXORUBICIN (1,236) RITUXIMAB (1,054) VINCRISTINE (966) ETOPOSIDE (936) DEXAMETHASONE (759) METHOTREXATE (728) CYTARABINE (715) CARBOPLATIN (698)

Which GEMCITABINE Alternatives Have Lower Myelodysplastic syndrome Risk?

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