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Does LEFLUNOMIDE Cause Joint effusion? 407 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 407 reports of Joint effusion have been filed in association with LEFLUNOMIDE (Leflunomide). This represents 0.7% of all adverse event reports for LEFLUNOMIDE.

407
Reports of Joint effusion with LEFLUNOMIDE
0.7%
of all LEFLUNOMIDE reports
15
Deaths
96
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Joint effusion From LEFLUNOMIDE?

Of the 407 reports, 15 (3.7%) resulted in death, 96 (23.6%) required hospitalization, and 18 (4.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Joint effusion Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for LEFLUNOMIDE. However, 407 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 Joint effusion?

ADALIMUMAB (1,367) METHOTREXATE (917) ETANERCEPT (826) TOFACITINIB (520) TOCILIZUMAB (391) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (380) INFLIXIMAB (372) RITUXIMAB (368) PREDNISONE (357) ABATACEPT (349)

Which LEFLUNOMIDE Alternatives Have Lower Joint effusion Risk?

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

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LEFLUNOMIDE Full Profile All Joint effusion Reports All Drugs Causing Joint effusion LEFLUNOMIDE Demographics