IMIQUIMOD for Kaposi's sarcoma: Side Effects & Safety Data
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There are 15 adverse event reports in the FDA FAERS database where IMIQUIMOD was used for Kaposi's sarcoma.
Most Reported Side Effects for IMIQUIMOD
| Side Effect | Reports | % | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off label use | 264 | 15.6% | 4 | 15 |
| Product use in unapproved indication | 179 | 10.6% | 0 | 4 |
| Erythema | 171 | 10.1% | 1 | 14 |
| Drug ineffective | 123 | 7.3% | 2 | 9 |
| Fatigue | 118 | 7.0% | 3 | 12 |
| Influenza like illness | 101 | 6.0% | 0 | 13 |
| Pain | 98 | 5.8% | 0 | 3 |
| Application site erythema | 95 | 5.6% | 0 | 3 |
| Nausea | 90 | 5.3% | 4 | 15 |
| Headache | 79 | 4.7% | 3 | 11 |
| Scab | 73 | 4.3% | 1 | 6 |
| Pruritus | 72 | 4.3% | 1 | 4 |
| Application site pain | 68 | 4.0% | 1 | 4 |
| Pyrexia | 62 | 3.7% | 1 | 10 |
| Chills | 56 | 3.3% | 1 | 12 |
Other Indications for IMIQUIMOD
Actinic keratosis (331)
Basal cell carcinoma (276)
Product used for unknown indication (170)
Anogenital warts (86)
Skin papilloma (74)
Skin cancer (57)
Precancerous skin lesion (48)
Squamous cell carcinoma of skin (45)
Squamous cell carcinoma (39)
Molluscum contagiosum (36)
Other Drugs Used for Kaposi's sarcoma
POMALIDOMIDE (268)
DOXORUBICIN (238)
PACLITAXEL (122)
VINCRISTINE (78)
BLEOMYCIN (58)
LENALIDOMIDE (54)
ETOPOSIDE (38)
RITUXIMAB (27)
PREDNISONE (23)
GEMCITABINE (21)