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Does LEFLUNOMIDE Cause Atelectasis? 57 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 57 reports of Atelectasis have been filed in association with LEFLUNOMIDE (Leflunomide). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for LEFLUNOMIDE.

57
Reports of Atelectasis with LEFLUNOMIDE
0.1%
of all LEFLUNOMIDE reports
15
Deaths
31
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Atelectasis From LEFLUNOMIDE?

Of the 57 reports, 15 (26.3%) resulted in death, 31 (54.4%) required hospitalization, and 17 (29.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Atelectasis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for LEFLUNOMIDE. However, 57 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does LEFLUNOMIDE Cause?

Drug ineffective (31,396) Rheumatoid arthritis (20,886) Pain (15,594) Drug intolerance (14,142) Joint swelling (13,026) Fatigue (11,959) Arthralgia (11,880) Rash (11,239) Contraindicated product administered (11,206) Abdominal discomfort (10,333)

What Other Drugs Cause Atelectasis?

PREDNISONE (446) ALBUTEROL (317) METHOTREXATE (307) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (268) DOXORUBICIN (215) ADALIMUMAB (214) ONDANSETRON (202) RITUXIMAB (197) DEXAMETHASONE (196) PACLITAXEL (189)

Which LEFLUNOMIDE Alternatives Have Lower Atelectasis Risk?

LEFLUNOMIDE vs LEMBOREXANT LEFLUNOMIDE vs LENACAPAVIR LEFLUNOMIDE vs LENALIDOMIDE LEFLUNOMIDE vs LENIOLISIB LEFLUNOMIDE vs LENOGRASTIM

Related Pages

LEFLUNOMIDE Full Profile All Atelectasis Reports All Drugs Causing Atelectasis LEFLUNOMIDE Demographics