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Does MEGLUMINE Cause Myositis? 17 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 17 reports of Myositis have been filed in association with MEGLUMINE. This represents 2.9% of all adverse event reports for MEGLUMINE.

17
Reports of Myositis with MEGLUMINE
2.9%
of all MEGLUMINE reports
17
Deaths
17
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myositis From MEGLUMINE?

Of the 17 reports, 17 (100.0%) resulted in death, 17 (100.0%) required hospitalization, and 17 (100.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myositis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for MEGLUMINE. However, 17 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does MEGLUMINE Cause?

Off label use (389) Maternal exposure during pregnancy (300) Joint swelling (294) Pemphigus (289) Glossodynia (288) Inflammation (285) Pain (284) General physical health deterioration (283) Folliculitis (282) Hypertension (282)

What Other Drugs Cause Myositis?

NIVOLUMAB (682) PEMBROLIZUMAB (596) ATORVASTATIN (448) METHOTREXATE (418) PREDNISONE (369) RITUXIMAB (355) ADALIMUMAB (344) IPILIMUMAB (305) ATEZOLIZUMAB (249) INFLIXIMAB (249)

Which MEGLUMINE Alternatives Have Lower Myositis Risk?

MEGLUMINE vs MELATONIN MEGLUMINE vs MELOXICAM MEGLUMINE vs MELPERONE MEGLUMINE vs MELPHALAN MEGLUMINE vs MEMANTINE

Related Pages

MEGLUMINE Full Profile All Myositis Reports All Drugs Causing Myositis MEGLUMINE Demographics