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Does IVACAFTOR Cause Cataract? 24 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 24 reports of Cataract have been filed in association with IVACAFTOR (Kalydeco). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for IVACAFTOR.

24
Reports of Cataract with IVACAFTOR
0.4%
of all IVACAFTOR reports
1
Deaths
2
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Cataract From IVACAFTOR?

Of the 24 reports, 1 (4.2%) resulted in death, 2 (8.3%) required hospitalization.

Is Cataract Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does IVACAFTOR Cause?

Hospitalisation (1,209) Infective pulmonary exacerbation of cystic fibrosis (550) Infection (227) Malaise (226) Lower respiratory tract infection (224) Pneumonia (215) Death (203) Cough (180) Cystic fibrosis (167) Headache (163)

What Other Drugs Cause Cataract?

ADALIMUMAB (3,157) METHOTREXATE (1,785) INSULIN LISPRO (1,676) LENALIDOMIDE (1,658) ETANERCEPT (1,451) PREDNISONE (1,365) RITUXIMAB (1,332) INSULIN GLARGINE (1,313) ABATACEPT (1,065) TOFACITINIB (1,050)

Which IVACAFTOR Alternatives Have Lower Cataract Risk?

IVACAFTOR vs IVACAFTOR\LUMACAFTOR IVACAFTOR vs IVACAFTOR\TEZACAFTOR IVACAFTOR vs IVERMECTIN IVACAFTOR vs IVOSIDENIB IVACAFTOR vs IXABEPILONE

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