Does MEGESTROL Cause Neutropenia? 10 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 10 reports of Neutropenia have been filed in association with MEGESTROL (Megestrol Acetate). This represents 1.4% of all adverse event reports for MEGESTROL.
10
Reports of Neutropenia with MEGESTROL
1.4%
of all MEGESTROL reports
0
Deaths
1
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Neutropenia From MEGESTROL?
Of the 10 reports, 1 (10.0%) required hospitalization.
Is Neutropenia Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for MEGESTROL. However, 10 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does MEGESTROL Cause?
Dementia alzheimer's type (96)
Malignant neoplasm progression (63)
Off label use (54)
Death (47)
Adrenal insufficiency (44)
Pulmonary embolism (40)
Deep vein thrombosis (39)
Weight increased (37)
Fatigue (36)
Weight decreased (36)
What Other Drugs Cause Neutropenia?
CLOZAPINE (18,981)
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (7,352)
LENALIDOMIDE (6,909)
RITUXIMAB (6,607)
PALBOCICLIB (6,423)
DEXAMETHASONE (6,050)
DOXORUBICIN (5,891)
CARBOPLATIN (5,314)
VINCRISTINE (4,982)
PACLITAXEL (4,553)
Which MEGESTROL Alternatives Have Lower Neutropenia Risk?
MEGESTROL vs MEGLUMINE
MEGESTROL vs MELATONIN
MEGESTROL vs MELOXICAM
MEGESTROL vs MELPERONE
MEGESTROL vs MELPHALAN