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Does GEMCITABINE Cause Myositis? 147 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 147 reports of Myositis have been filed in association with GEMCITABINE (Gemcitabine). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for GEMCITABINE.

147
Reports of Myositis with GEMCITABINE
0.5%
of all GEMCITABINE reports
45
Deaths
105
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myositis From GEMCITABINE?

Of the 147 reports, 45 (30.6%) resulted in death, 105 (71.4%) required hospitalization, and 5 (3.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myositis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for GEMCITABINE. However, 147 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 Myositis?

NIVOLUMAB (682) PEMBROLIZUMAB (596) ATORVASTATIN (448) METHOTREXATE (418) PREDNISONE (369) RITUXIMAB (355) ADALIMUMAB (344) IPILIMUMAB (305) ATEZOLIZUMAB (249) INFLIXIMAB (249)

Which GEMCITABINE Alternatives Have Lower Myositis Risk?

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