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Does METHOTREXATE Cause Pericardial effusion? 412 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 412 reports of Pericardial effusion have been filed in association with METHOTREXATE (Methotrexate). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for METHOTREXATE.

412
Reports of Pericardial effusion with METHOTREXATE
0.2%
of all METHOTREXATE reports
45
Deaths
279
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pericardial effusion From METHOTREXATE?

Of the 412 reports, 45 (10.9%) resulted in death, 279 (67.7%) required hospitalization, and 41 (10.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pericardial effusion Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Pericardial effusion is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for METHOTREXATE.

What Other Side Effects Does METHOTREXATE Cause?

Drug ineffective (70,142) Rheumatoid arthritis (29,254) Off label use (24,020) Pain (23,773) Drug intolerance (22,555) Arthralgia (21,831) Fatigue (19,885) Nausea (18,715) Joint swelling (17,657) Drug hypersensitivity (16,677)

What Other Drugs Cause Pericardial effusion?

TREPROSTINIL (584) IBRUTINIB (467) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (458) NIVOLUMAB (454) MACITENTAN (407) DASATINIB (388) ADALIMUMAB (374) AMBRISENTAN (371) PEMBROLIZUMAB (362) PREDNISONE (339)

Which METHOTREXATE Alternatives Have Lower Pericardial effusion Risk?

METHOTREXATE vs METHOXSALEN METHOTREXATE vs METHOXY POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL-EPOETIN BETA METHOTREXATE vs METHYL ALCOHOL METHOTREXATE vs METHYLCOBALAMIN METHOTREXATE vs METHYLDOPA

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