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Does LEFLUNOMIDE Cause Thrombocytopenia? 447 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 447 reports of Thrombocytopenia have been filed in association with LEFLUNOMIDE (Leflunomide). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for LEFLUNOMIDE.

447
Reports of Thrombocytopenia with LEFLUNOMIDE
0.8%
of all LEFLUNOMIDE reports
156
Deaths
235
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Thrombocytopenia From LEFLUNOMIDE?

Of the 447 reports, 156 (34.9%) resulted in death, 235 (52.6%) required hospitalization, and 170 (38.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Thrombocytopenia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Thrombocytopenia 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 Thrombocytopenia?

DEXAMETHASONE (5,873) RITUXIMAB (4,810) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (4,669) LENALIDOMIDE (4,584) CARBOPLATIN (4,483) METHOTREXATE (3,865) DOXORUBICIN (3,638) ETOPOSIDE (3,085) VINCRISTINE (2,940) OXALIPLATIN (2,886)

Which LEFLUNOMIDE Alternatives Have Lower Thrombocytopenia Risk?

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

Related Pages

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