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Does LEFLUNOMIDE Cause Lupus-like syndrome? 559 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 559 reports of Lupus-like syndrome have been filed in association with LEFLUNOMIDE (Leflunomide). This represents 1.0% of all adverse event reports for LEFLUNOMIDE.

559
Reports of Lupus-like syndrome with LEFLUNOMIDE
1.0%
of all LEFLUNOMIDE reports
348
Deaths
351
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Lupus-like syndrome From LEFLUNOMIDE?

Of the 559 reports, 348 (62.3%) resulted in death, 351 (62.8%) required hospitalization, and 330 (59.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Lupus-like syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for LEFLUNOMIDE. However, 559 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 Lupus-like syndrome?

INFLIXIMAB (2,158) ADALIMUMAB (1,745) METHOTREXATE (775) ETANERCEPT (720) ABATACEPT (644) PREDNISONE (638) TOCILIZUMAB (629) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (593) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (593) USTEKINUMAB (587)

Which LEFLUNOMIDE Alternatives Have Lower Lupus-like syndrome Risk?

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

Related Pages

LEFLUNOMIDE Full Profile All Lupus-like syndrome Reports All Drugs Causing Lupus-like syndrome LEFLUNOMIDE Demographics