Does IMATINIB Cause Blindness? 351 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 351 reports of Blindness have been filed in association with IMATINIB (Imatinib). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for IMATINIB.
351
Reports of Blindness with IMATINIB
0.8%
of all IMATINIB reports
212
Deaths
20
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Blindness From IMATINIB?
Of the 351 reports, 212 (60.4%) resulted in death, 20 (5.7%) required hospitalization, and 3 (0.9%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Blindness Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for IMATINIB. However, 351 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does IMATINIB Cause?
Death (9,708)
Drug ineffective (2,628)
Nausea (2,379)
Diarrhoea (2,203)
Fatigue (1,810)
Malignant neoplasm progression (1,716)
Vomiting (1,599)
Malaise (1,361)
Drug intolerance (1,354)
Drug resistance (1,293)
What Other Drugs Cause Blindness?
ADALIMUMAB (1,599)
AFLIBERCEPT (1,337)
BEVACIZUMAB (847)
INSULIN GLARGINE (837)
APIXABAN (789)
INSULIN LISPRO (760)
RANIBIZUMAB (760)
ETANERCEPT (669)
PREGABALIN (646)
ESOMEPRAZOLE (617)
Which IMATINIB Alternatives Have Lower Blindness Risk?
IMATINIB vs IMBRUVICA
IMATINIB vs IMDEVIMAB
IMATINIB vs IMEGLIMIN
IMATINIB vs IMETELSTAT
IMATINIB vs IMIDAPRIL