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Does LEFLUNOMIDE Cause Pleural effusion? 256 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 256 reports of Pleural effusion have been filed in association with LEFLUNOMIDE (Leflunomide). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for LEFLUNOMIDE.

256
Reports of Pleural effusion with LEFLUNOMIDE
0.5%
of all LEFLUNOMIDE reports
38
Deaths
200
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pleural effusion From LEFLUNOMIDE?

Of the 256 reports, 38 (14.8%) resulted in death, 200 (78.1%) required hospitalization, and 27 (10.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pleural effusion Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for LEFLUNOMIDE. However, 256 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 Pleural effusion?

DASATINIB (2,424) METHOTREXATE (1,310) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (1,239) IBRUTINIB (1,205) RITUXIMAB (1,168) PREDNISONE (1,144) NIVOLUMAB (1,061) ADALIMUMAB (1,036) DEXAMETHASONE (879) PACLITAXEL (862)

Which LEFLUNOMIDE Alternatives Have Lower Pleural 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 Pleural effusion Reports All Drugs Causing Pleural effusion LEFLUNOMIDE Demographics