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Does IMATINIB Cause Infection? 348 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 348 reports of Infection have been filed in association with IMATINIB (Imatinib). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for IMATINIB.

348
Reports of Infection with IMATINIB
0.8%
of all IMATINIB reports
136
Deaths
130
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Infection From IMATINIB?

Of the 348 reports, 136 (39.1%) resulted in death, 130 (37.4%) required hospitalization, and 15 (4.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Infection Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Infection is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for IMATINIB.

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 Infection?

ADALIMUMAB (11,552) METHOTREXATE (10,406) ETANERCEPT (10,379) RITUXIMAB (9,575) ABATACEPT (7,821) TOCILIZUMAB (7,349) PREDNISONE (6,334) TOFACITINIB (6,332) INFLIXIMAB (6,122) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (5,954)

Which IMATINIB Alternatives Have Lower Infection Risk?

IMATINIB vs IMBRUVICA IMATINIB vs IMDEVIMAB IMATINIB vs IMEGLIMIN IMATINIB vs IMETELSTAT IMATINIB vs IMIDAPRIL

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