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Does HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE Cause Pleural effusion? 319 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 319 reports of Pleural effusion have been filed in association with HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE.

319
Reports of Pleural effusion with HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE
0.5%
of all HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE reports
22
Deaths
270
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pleural effusion From HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE?

Of the 319 reports, 22 (6.9%) resulted in death, 270 (84.6%) required hospitalization, and 89 (27.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pleural effusion Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE. However, 319 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (31,057) Rheumatoid arthritis (20,110) Off label use (15,318) Drug intolerance (14,093) Pain (13,524) Joint swelling (11,353) Fatigue (11,342) Contraindicated product administered (10,557) Arthralgia (10,367) Abdominal discomfort (9,910)

What Other Drugs Cause Pleural effusion?

DASATINIB (2,424) METHOTREXATE (1,310) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (1,239) IBRUTINIB (1,205) RITUXIMAB (1,168) PREDNISONE (1,144) NIVOLUMAB (1,061) ADALIMUMAB (1,036) DEXAMETHASONE (879) PACLITAXEL (862)

Which HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE Alternatives Have Lower Pleural effusion Risk?

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