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Does LEFLUNOMIDE Cause Pancytopenia? 261 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 261 reports of Pancytopenia have been filed in association with LEFLUNOMIDE (Leflunomide). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for LEFLUNOMIDE.

261
Reports of Pancytopenia with LEFLUNOMIDE
0.5%
of all LEFLUNOMIDE reports
48
Deaths
118
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pancytopenia From LEFLUNOMIDE?

Of the 261 reports, 48 (18.4%) resulted in death, 118 (45.2%) required hospitalization, and 41 (15.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pancytopenia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Pancytopenia is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for LEFLUNOMIDE.

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 Pancytopenia?

METHOTREXATE (5,377) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (3,351) CARBOPLATIN (2,910) RITUXIMAB (2,400) LENALIDOMIDE (2,259) DOXORUBICIN (2,212) VINCRISTINE (2,180) ETOPOSIDE (2,129) DEXAMETHASONE (2,053) PREDNISONE (1,743)

Which LEFLUNOMIDE Alternatives Have Lower Pancytopenia Risk?

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

Related Pages

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