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Does HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE Cause Pulmonary embolism? 542 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 542 reports of Pulmonary embolism have been filed in association with HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE.

542
Reports of Pulmonary embolism with HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE
0.8%
of all HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE reports
130
Deaths
368
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pulmonary embolism From HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE?

Of the 542 reports, 130 (24.0%) resulted in death, 368 (67.9%) required hospitalization, and 317 (58.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pulmonary embolism Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE. However, 542 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 Pulmonary embolism?

RIVAROXABAN (3,282) LENALIDOMIDE (2,976) APIXABAN (2,714) ETHINYL ESTRADIOL\ETONOGESTREL (2,370) TESTOSTERONE (2,043) RITUXIMAB (1,764) ADALIMUMAB (1,663) PREDNISONE (1,586) METHOTREXATE (1,508) DEXAMETHASONE (1,336)

Which HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE Alternatives Have Lower Pulmonary embolism Risk?

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE vs HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE DIPHOSPHATE HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE vs HYDROXYETHYL STARCH 130/0.4 HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE vs HYDROXYPROGESTERONE HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE vs HYDROXYPROGESTERONE CAPROATE HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE vs HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE

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