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Does LEFLUNOMIDE Cause Pulmonary embolism? 522 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 522 reports of Pulmonary embolism have been filed in association with LEFLUNOMIDE (Leflunomide). This represents 0.9% of all adverse event reports for LEFLUNOMIDE.

522
Reports of Pulmonary embolism with LEFLUNOMIDE
0.9%
of all LEFLUNOMIDE reports
120
Deaths
362
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pulmonary embolism From LEFLUNOMIDE?

Of the 522 reports, 120 (23.0%) resulted in death, 362 (69.3%) required hospitalization, and 317 (60.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pulmonary embolism Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for LEFLUNOMIDE. However, 522 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 Pulmonary embolism?

RIVAROXABAN (3,282) LENALIDOMIDE (2,976) APIXABAN (2,714) ETHINYL ESTRADIOL\ETONOGESTREL (2,370) TESTOSTERONE (2,043) RITUXIMAB (1,764) ADALIMUMAB (1,663) PREDNISONE (1,586) METHOTREXATE (1,508) DEXAMETHASONE (1,336)

Which LEFLUNOMIDE Alternatives Have Lower Pulmonary embolism Risk?

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

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LEFLUNOMIDE Full Profile All Pulmonary embolism Reports All Drugs Causing Pulmonary embolism LEFLUNOMIDE Demographics