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Does IVACAFTOR Cause Surgery? 51 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 51 reports of Surgery have been filed in association with IVACAFTOR (Kalydeco). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for IVACAFTOR.

51
Reports of Surgery with IVACAFTOR
0.8%
of all IVACAFTOR reports
1
Deaths
36
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Surgery From IVACAFTOR?

Of the 51 reports, 1 (2.0%) resulted in death, 36 (70.6%) required hospitalization, and 1 (2.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Surgery Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for IVACAFTOR. However, 51 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Surgery?

ADALIMUMAB (3,506) ETANERCEPT (2,977) UPADACITINIB (2,037) RISANKIZUMAB-RZAA (1,662) SODIUM OXYBATE (1,554) DUPILUMAB (1,540) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (1,322) IBRUTINIB (1,204) CALCIUM OXYBATE\MAGNESIUM OXYBATE\POTASSIUM OXYBATE\SODIUM OXYBATE (908) INFLIXIMAB (769)

Which IVACAFTOR Alternatives Have Lower Surgery Risk?

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

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