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Does LEFLUNOMIDE Cause Encephalitis? 86 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 86 reports of Encephalitis have been filed in association with LEFLUNOMIDE (Leflunomide). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for LEFLUNOMIDE.

86
Reports of Encephalitis with LEFLUNOMIDE
0.2%
of all LEFLUNOMIDE reports
6
Deaths
25
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Encephalitis From LEFLUNOMIDE?

Of the 86 reports, 6 (7.0%) resulted in death, 25 (29.1%) required hospitalization.

Is Encephalitis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for LEFLUNOMIDE. However, 86 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 Encephalitis?

NIVOLUMAB (377) METHOTREXATE (372) PREDNISONE (365) PEMBROLIZUMAB (352) RITUXIMAB (263) TACROLIMUS (253) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (244) ATEZOLIZUMAB (236) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (228) PREDNISOLONE (190)

Which LEFLUNOMIDE Alternatives Have Lower Encephalitis Risk?

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

Related Pages

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