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Does LEFLUNOMIDE Cause Synovitis? 8,889 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 8,889 reports of Synovitis have been filed in association with LEFLUNOMIDE (Leflunomide). This represents 15.7% of all adverse event reports for LEFLUNOMIDE.

8,889
Reports of Synovitis with LEFLUNOMIDE
15.7%
of all LEFLUNOMIDE reports
1,855
Deaths
3,355
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Synovitis From LEFLUNOMIDE?

Of the 8,889 reports, 1,855 (20.9%) resulted in death, 3,355 (37.7%) required hospitalization, and 2,218 (25.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Synovitis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Synovitis 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 Synovitis?

METHOTREXATE (11,451) ADALIMUMAB (9,965) ABATACEPT (9,783) ETANERCEPT (9,599) TOCILIZUMAB (9,428) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (9,123) RITUXIMAB (7,956) INFLIXIMAB (7,856) SULFASALAZINE (7,566) TOFACITINIB (7,272)

Which LEFLUNOMIDE Alternatives Have Lower Synovitis Risk?

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

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